FAQs

Why offer a choice of models?

SmithAdams is about consumer choice in real estate.  The needs of each customer is unique, so why should there only be one option as to how you can pay?

Could FlexChoice cost buyers more than the traditional CornerStone model?

We cap our fees at 3% of the final transaction price. That way, our clients pay no more than if they chose CornerStone. Often, FlexChoice clients pay less than 3% of the home price. With FlexChoice, cost is linked to consultation time and services needed, which varies.

Note: With FlexChoice, if a transaction never occurs, outstanding payments may exist for the time accrued.  Naturally, this practice applies to the fee-for-service model in any professional services field.

I have a specific property type in mind. Do you offer specialized service?

Yes. SmithAdams will match you with a consultant who has specialized knowledge in the area you desire. All of our consultants are experts in the Washington DC metro area. Many are area natives.

I’m looking to buy a home. Won’t I get access to more properties with a big, national firm?

Not at all. Every real estate brokerage has access to the same centralized information—the Multiple Listing Service—that serves as the central repository for all properties on the market.

If I can work with a traditional realtor for free, why offer a fee-for-service model?

It’s true. You never have to pay if you never close a transaction. But for most people, the question is not “will I buy?” –– it’s “when will I buy?” 

Eventually, when you buy, you’ll have fees or a commission to pay. So it’s never too early to start thinking about the best way to manage cost.

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Savings from Buying with Us

Property Price

Commission Model
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SmithAdams Model
Clear View ($50)
Precise Price ($200)
Expert Offer ($1000)
Negotiation Saver ($1600)
Other billable hours:
SmithAdams Fees:
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