What Did You Actually Net? | Tommy Williams
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Tom Will Sell Atlanta
Net Proceeds · Seller Strategy

He Saved on Commission.
But Did He Actually
Make More Money?

Saving money on the front end doesn't automatically mean keeping more money at closing. The number that matters is your NET.

01
The Bigger Picture

Selling a House Isn't Just
Getting It Online

Getting your property in front of buyers is only one part of the job. The bigger questions are:

  • 01 Was it priced correctly?
  • 02 Did enough buyers compete for it?
  • 03 Were the strongest terms negotiated?
  • 04 How much did you give back after inspection?
  • 05 What did you actually walk away with?

02
Where Equity Goes

Here's Where Seller Equity
Can Disappear

You don't usually lose $20,000 in one decision. You lose it $2,000 here. $5,000 there. Then another $7,500 during negotiations.

Pricing too high and chasing the market

Every price drop costs you leverage and buyer confidence.

Weak offer negotiation

Leaving money on the table in the first round of offers.

Repair concessions

Giving back thousands after inspection without a strategy.

Closing-cost concessions

Paying the buyer's closing costs instead of negotiating from strength.

Appraisal problems

An appraisal gap that forces a price reduction or kills the deal.

Contract mistakes

Missing deadlines, waiving protections, or agreeing to unfavorable terms.

Poor leverage during due diligence

Losing negotiating power when you need it most.

Small decisions can create a big difference at closing.


03
Representation Gap

The Buyer Has Representation.
Who Is Protecting Your Side?

The buyer's agent has one primary job: Get the best possible deal for the buyer.

What buyer's agents negotiate:

Lower price
Seller-paid closing costs
Repairs and credits
Longer contingencies
More favorable contract terms

There's nothing wrong with that. They're doing their job. The question is: Who's doing that job for you?


04
The Real Scoreboard

List Price Isn't the
Scoreboard.

SELLER A
Sale Price $500,000
Gives up $10,000 closing costs, $8,000 repairs, $5,000 appraisal adjustment
Effective proceeds $477,000
SELLER B
Sale Price $495,000
Outcome Better negotiation, fewer concessions, stronger contract terms
Effective proceeds $492,000

Seller B sold for less... And kept $15,000 more. That's why I focus on the NET.

+1.5%

On average, my sellers net 1.5% more than the market average. On a $500K sale, that's $7,500 more in your pocket.


05
Return on Representation

Representation Should
Produce a Return

A good listing strategy isn't simply putting a home into FMLS. It's creating leverage.

Positioning

Placing your home in the market to attract the right buyers at the right price.

Pricing

Data-driven pricing that creates urgency and competition from day one.

Marketing

Targeted exposure that reaches qualified buyers, not just tire-kickers.

Buyer competition

Creating a competitive environment that drives stronger offers.

Offer analysis

Comparing terms, not just price, to find the best net outcome.

Negotiation

Strategic negotiation that protects your equity at every step.

Inspection strategy

Managing repair requests to minimize concessions without killing the deal.

Appraisal strategy

Preparing for and managing appraisal challenges before they arise.

Contract management

Managing timelines, contingencies, and disclosures to protect your position.

The objective isn't to collect a commission. The objective is to protect and maximize your equity.


06
The Right Question

Before You Decide
How to Sell...

Ask one question: "Which option puts the most money in my pocket?" Not: "Which option has the lowest fee?" Those aren't always the same question.


07
Get Started

Want Me to Run
the Numbers?

I'll compare Traditional Sale vs. Flat-Fee / Limited-Service Sale vs. Investor / Cash Offer and estimate what you could actually NET from each option. No guessing. Just the numbers.

Tommy Williams, Atlanta real estate agent with Over 20 years of experience
Tommy Williams
License #287291 · Bailey Heritage Homes

Over 20 years in Metro Atlanta real estate

521 homes sold

Serving Atlanta and Metro Atlanta

Whether you're buying your first home or selling a luxury property, I make the process seamless from start to closing. My focus is on the number that matters most: what you actually walk away with.

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