The Truth About Discount Commissions (and Real Estate Vultures)
By Wyatt Poindexter | The Agency Oklahoma | 405-417-5466
Let’s talk about something that no one wants to say out loud:
Not all Realtors are created equal. Especially the ones circling around expired listings like hungry vultures ready to pounce.
You know who I’m talking about…
The ones who say, “I already have a buyer for your home,” the moment your listing expires.
Funny… where was that buyer when your home was actually on the market?
Or how about the ones offering to list your home for 1% or less? Sounds like a great deal, right? But let’s pull back the curtain and talk about what really happens when you go down the discount broker route.
The Myth of “Saving Money” with Reduced Commissions
Sure, a lower commission sounds appealing. On paper, it looks like you’re keeping more of your hard-earned equity. But here’s the truth:
➡️ Discount agents have to cut corners—because they literally can’t afford not to.
Professional photography? Maybe.
Targeted advertising? Doubt it.
Social media campaigns, custom property websites, drone footage, luxury staging, global exposure? Not a chance.
You see, marketing a home properly takes time, strategy, money, and a whole lot of hustle. A Realtor listing your home at 1% is simply trying to get a warm body in the door—because that's the only way they’ll get paid.
And guess what? They’re not investing in your home.
They're investing in themselves.
What Discount Brokers Don’t Tell You
They won’t tell you they’ll list your home at any price you want—even if it’s grossly overpriced. Why? Because they just want the listing. Once it sits stale on the market for a few weeks, they’ll come back and say, “We need to lower the price.”
That was the plan all along.
They also won’t tell you they’re juggling dozens of listings with minimal staff or support. Your home becomes just another line on a spreadsheet. No real strategy. No real attention.
They also won’t tell you they’re skipping all the luxury-level marketing that actually brings in top-dollar offers.
Real Estate Vultures: Circling the Expired Listings
When your listing expires, the floodgates open.
Your voicemail fills up.
Your inbox explodes.
The Real Estate vultures are circling.
These agents didn’t show any interest while your home was active. Now, suddenly, they're promising buyers, big results, and lightning-fast sales—if you just sign with them today.
Desperation is not a strategy.
And anyone who uses manipulation or fear to earn your business is not someone you want negotiating your sale.
Why Full-Service Realtors Actually Make You More Money
Hiring an experienced, full-service agent like me—and my team at The Agency Oklahoma—means your home gets the full luxury treatment:
✔️ High-end photography, video, drone, and 3D tours
✔️ Targeted digital marketing and social media campaigns
✔️ Custom property websites and PR exposure
✔️ Global reach through our international network
✔️ Expert pricing strategy based on local data and luxury trends
✔️ Concierge-level service and clear communication
We don’t guess. We don’t chase. We deliver.
A properly marketed home, listed at the right price, with a proven team behind it will sell faster and for more money. That’s not a pitch—that’s just math.
✅ Why Sellers Choose Wyatt Poindexter & The Agency Oklahoma
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Over 29 years of experience in luxury real estate
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Multi-million dollar producer with a track record of record-breaking sales
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A reputation built on integrity, strategy, and results—not gimmicks
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Backed by the global powerhouse The Agency brand based in Beverly Hills
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Known for cutting-edge marketing and exceptional client service
We don’t list homes just to collect yard signs. We list homes to sell them—at top dollar, with professionalism, and without excuses.
Bottom Line: Who You Work With Matters
This is likely one of your largest financial assets. Don’t gamble with a discount agent hoping to “save a few bucks”—because you could end up losing tens of thousands.
If you want your home sold the right way—with strategy, exposure, and results—let’s talk.
📞 Wyatt Poindexter
The Agency Oklahoma
405-417-5466
www.WyattPoindexter.com
