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2 answers · 10 pts

Is it better to list with a discount brokerage to save on commission?

Asked by Julie Perez | Burbank, CA | 03-28-2026

Craig Ackerman
Craig Ackerman04-01-2026 (3 days ago)

You get what you pay for. Generally it’s not just a lower price with a discount broker meaning less money for the seller, but it’s less services, less diligence, and the level of care professionalism suffers as well.

Should I accept the first offer on my house?

Asked by Jack S | Temple City, CA | 03-19-2026

Craig Ackerman
Craig Ackerman04-01-2026 (3 days ago)

I’ve sold over 600 homes with great success: my home’s sell on average for $186000 over the asking price and we average 6.1 offers per listing. How do I do it? Always set an aggressively low price designed to attract a lot of attention and create a buzz about the home. Conduct all inspections and complete all remediation work before you go to the market spend frivolously but wisely on staging and stage the entire house. Beautiful photography and website is a must.Set a bid date. Aggregate all demand to that date. So let’s get out of our mind. This idea about a first offer. All offers come in at the same time. This requires fortitude, professionalism, and nerves of Steele.