Business Details
12 Years
experience
Flat Fee Real Estate Services in Wilmington, NC
Flat Fee Realty is a locally owned full-service residential real estate firm serving the Wilmington area since 2014. We specialize in helping homeowners sell their properties for a fair flat fee while saving thousands in traditional realtor commissions. Our team provides comprehensive services including customized market analysis, professional photography, MLS listings, and expert negotiation support from listing to closing. With over 16 years of industry experience, our lead Realtor Patrick Alderson has helped more than 100 clients save an average of $4,500 in commissions while achieving an average 39-day market turnaround. Our partnership with EXP Realty combines proven local expertise with advanced marketing tools to maximize property exposure across major platforms like Zillow and Realtor.com.We maintain transparency through no upfront fees, only collecting payment upon successful sale completion. Our track record includes $637,000 in total commission savings for clients and over $10 million in sales volume since 2016. We offer personalized consultations for home preparation, pricing strategy, and market positioning to ensure optimal results. Our services extend to buyer representation with additional listing commission discounts for clients purchasing new homes. Backed by positive client testimonials highlighting seamless transactions and exceptional service, we combine flat fee affordability with traditional brokerage expertise.
Services
Residential Real Estate
Flat Fee Listings
MLS Marketing
Home Selling Consultation
Buyer Representation
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- 16 years of local real estate expertise since 2006
- Full-service representation for a transparent flat fee
- Average client savings of $4,500 in commission costs
- Proven 39-day average market turnaround since 2016
- No upfront fees - payment only at closing
What people say
Sold within 48 hours
Prompt communication
Multiple offers
Saved thousands
Seamless transactions
Services
Residential Real Estate
Our residential real estate service provides comprehensive home selling solutions with transparent flat fee pricing. We handle all aspects from pricing strategy to closing negotiations while saving clients thousands in traditional commissions. Our expertise covers property preparation, professional photography, and multi-platform marketing to maximize exposure and achieve optimal sale terms.
Flat Fee Listings
Our flat fee listing model eliminates percentage-based commissions, offering predictable pricing based on property value. Services include MLS inclusion, professional marketing materials, and full transaction management. Fees only become due upon successful sale completion, ensuring complete alignment with client success and satisfaction throughout the selling process.
MLS Marketing
We provide comprehensive MLS listing services with inclusion in the Cape Fear MLS system. Our marketing extends to major platforms like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Trulia, along with social media promotion and YouTube video tours. This multi-channel approach ensures maximum visibility to qualified buyers while maintaining traditional brokerage standards.
Home Preparation Consultation
Our consultation service analyzes comparable sales and market conditions to optimize pricing strategy. We provide tailored recommendations for property improvements and staging to enhance market appeal. This data-driven approach helps clients position their homes competitively while maximizing potential sale price and minimizing time on market.
Buyer Representation
We offer complete buyer representation services with no additional fees to purchasers. Our expertise extends to market analysis, property evaluation, and negotiation strategy. Clients benefit from coordinated transactions when selling and buying homes simultaneously, including exclusive commission discounts for dual-service arrangements.
People
Patrick Alderson
Realtor/Owner
With 16 years of real estate experience since 2006, Patrick founded Flat Fee Realty in 2014 after working with major firms like Coldwell Banker. He has helped over 100 clients save $637,000 in commissions while maintaining exceptional service standards through 103 successful transactions.
Questions
What services do you offer for home sellers?
We provide full-service residential real estate representation including market analysis, professional photography, MLS listings, marketing across major platforms, and complete transaction management for a transparent flat fee.
How much can I save using your flat fee service?
Clients typically save $4,500 on average in commission costs, with total savings exceeding $637,000 since our inception in 2014 through our predictable pricing structure based on property value.
Do you work with home buyers as well as sellers?
Yes, we offer complete buyer representation services at no additional cost to purchasers, including market analysis, property evaluation, and negotiation support with exclusive discounts for clients using both buying and selling services.
How do your fees compare to traditional realtors?
Our flat fee structure offers significant savings compared to traditional 6% commissions, with fees ranging from $2,500-$5,000 paid only at closing, versus percentage-based costs that increase with home value.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Wilmington, NC area with local expertise since 2014, covering all neighborhoods and property types including residential homes and vacant land listings.
