The Max Group

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Dallas-Fort Worth, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is: how much of my equity am I going to give away in the process?

The answer depends on which path you choose — and the difference can be $10,000 or more.

The traditional cost to sell a home in DFW

On a $550,000 home using a traditional 6% commission model, you’re looking at $27,000 in agent fees alone — split between the listing agent and buyer’s agent. Add closing costs, title fees, and prorated taxes and your total selling costs can easily reach $30,000–$35,000.

Here’s how it breaks down:

• Listing agent commission (3%): $16,500
• Buyer’s agent commission (2.5–3%): $13,750–$16,500
• Title and closing fees: $2,000–$4,000
• Prorated property taxes: varies
• Repairs and concessions: varies
• Home Warranty: $600 (negotiable)
• HOA Transfer Fees: $200–$500 (if applicable)
• Survey: $400 (negotiable)

This estimate is provided for informational purposes only. Final closing costs will be determined by the title company and outlined on the official Closing Disclosure (CD).

The flat-fee alternative

With The Max Group’s $5,000 flat listing fee, you eliminate the listing-side commission entirely. On that same $550,000 home you save $11,500 compared to a traditional listing agent — while receiving the same full-service representation.

You still offer a buyer’s agent commission (typically 2–3% in DFW), but your total selling costs drop significantly.

What’s included in The Max Group’s $5,000 flat fee

• MLS listing with full DFW market exposure
• Professional photography
• Pricing strategy and market analysis
• Offer review and negotiation support
• Transaction coordination through closing
• No hidden fees — you don’t pay unless your home sells

The bottom line

Selling a home in DFW doesn’t have to cost 6% of your equity. Understanding your options before you list is the single most important financial decision in the process.

Ready to see what you’d net? Visit maxflatfee.com or call Tabor Campbell at (903) 316-6779.