{"id":970528,"date":"2026-10-03T07:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T11:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=970528"},"modified":"2026-10-03T07:38:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T11:38:26","slug":"flat-fee-mls-customer-story-how-brad-sold-his-home-in-three-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/flat-fee-mls-customer-story-how-brad-sold-his-home-in-three-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Brad B. Sold His Home in 3 Days and Saved $6,000+ with Houzeo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Selling a home for the first time can feel like a lot to take on. There are showings to manage, paperwork to handle, offers to review, and the question of how much of the sale price will actually make it back into your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 91%<\/a> of sellers used an agent when selling their home. Brad Barrick chose a different route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad had never sold a home before. He had heard the usual warnings about commissions eating into the final check. When it was his turn to sell, he wanted to avoid that hit without giving up the exposure and support he needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He got his result in just three days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad’s listing went live on June 19, 2026. By June 22, it was already marked sale pending after five inquiries and a full price offer of $260,000. Six weeks later, he closed at the same full asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An MLS Listing, and a Phone That Wouldn’t Stop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brad purchased his Silver plan on June 17, 2026. Two days later, his listing went live on the MLS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a Friday. His phone started buzzing almost immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Put it out live on Friday & my phone instantly was getting showings request<\/em>,” Brad said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two inquiries came in that first day alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a first time seller, that kind of response can change the entire experience. Brad didn’t have to sit around wondering if buyers would notice his listing. They were already reaching out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Full Price Offer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The activity continued the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another inquiry came in on Saturday. Then came the big one: a full price offer for $260,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad later summed up the weekend in a single sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Had 2 offers next day & a contract by Monday.<\/em>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Monday, June 22, his home was already sale pending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That was all it took for Brad to go from a fresh MLS listing to a signed contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sale Was Moving Fast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A fast sale sounds great. A fast sale with multiple inquiries and a full price offer sounds even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad’s listing went live Friday. By Saturday, he had a full price offer. By Monday, he had a contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The speed meant Brad didn’t spend weeks waiting for serious interest or wondering whether he had priced his home correctly. Buyers were responding almost as soon as the listing hit the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For his first home sale, the momentum was hard to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Process That Didn’t Feel Like Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting a home under contract in three days can create its own kind of pressure. There is paperwork to handle, questions to answer, and details to keep moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad said the process never felt overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The process was simple & flawless. They were super friendly & efficient in getting things in order. Always responded promptly to any questions.<\/em>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quick sale may have been the headline. The support helped keep the rest of the process on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad knew he could get answers when he needed them. That mattered even more because this was his first time selling a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A $260,000 Sale and Thousands Saved<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The quick sale made for a great story. The savings made it even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad’s home closed on August 6, 2026, for the full $260,000 asking price. He paid $299 to list the property and $1,300 at closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A traditional listing agent charging a 3% commission would have earned about $7,800 on a $260,000 sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad’s listing and closing costs totaled about $1,599. Compared with a 3% listing commission, that’s roughly $6,201 more kept in his pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Brad, the savings were about more than a number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Saved me thousands of dollars, but more importantly peace of mind & reassurance that there are still companies that put quality above profits.<\/em>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The money mattered. So did knowing he had support throughout the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Than Five Stars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once everything was wrapped up, Brad had plenty to say about the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“They went well above & beyond what I expected. I would give them 6 out of 5 stars.<\/em>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His review makes one thing clear: the savings were only part of what made the experience memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was selling his first home. He wanted the process to be straightforward. He wanted his questions answered. Most of all, he wanted to know he wasn’t on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad felt he got all three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad’s Journey From Listing to Closing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brad’s timeline tells the story in numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n