Do I have to give you a reason?
No. If you do not love it, that is reason enough. We may ask what went wrong, but only so we can find you something better next time.
Does "free" really mean free?
It means The Stern Team's listing commission is waived in full. A standard transaction fee still applies, as do the ordinary costs of selling a home, and compensation for an agent representing the buyer is a separate, negotiable item. We put every number in writing before you commit.
Why 12 months?
Because a year is how long it takes to really know a home. You will have lived through every season, every commute pattern and every utility bill. It also matches the window in our written agreement, so there is no gap between what we promise here and what you sign.
Do I have to buy my next home through you?
Yes. The free listing is tied to us representing you on the next purchase. That is the trade, and it is what makes the program possible.
What if the market dropped and I would lose money?
We will tell you that plainly. Waiving our commission does not change what the market will pay, and sometimes the right advice is to stay put. You will get an honest read, not a sales pitch.
Why would you offer this?
Because we are confident in the match we help you make, and we are willing to put our own commission behind it. To be clear about what that covers: we waive our listing fee. We do not control what the market will pay for the home, so this is a way to lower the cost of changing your mind, not to remove every risk of owning.