Our Compensation Programs
(Everything is negotiable, these are benchmarks.)

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CLIENTS IS DEFINED BY UNCOMPROMISING FIDUCIARY REPRESENTATION
AND A CONSERVATIVE, PRINCIPLE-DRIVEN COMPENSATION STRUCTURE.

Buyer Representation

A significant portion of our practice has always been dedicated to buyer representation. Acting as a Buyer’s Broker allows for the time, focus, and discretion required to build meaningful advisory relationships and to guide acquisitions with clarity and purpose.

From the initial consultation through contract execution and closing, Shawn and Ruth work directly with each client to manage every stage of the process. This includes strategy, due diligence, negotiation, and coordination with legal, financial, and advisory partners when appropriate.

Whenever possible, we represent buyers as a Single Agent, providing fiduciary-level representation. This ensures that client objectives, confidentiality, and negotiating position remain paramount throughout the acquisition process.

Compensation Transparency

Buyer representation compensation is addressed clearly and in writing at the outset of the engagement.

Our standard structure for buyer representation is:

  • 1% of the contract purchase price

  • $10,000 minimum per transaction

  • Maximum total net commission capped at $100,000 per purchase

This structure reflects our belief that compensation should be transparent, proportionate, and aligned with responsibility rather than transaction size alone. It also allows clients to approach acquisitions with clarity regarding costs, strategy, and net outcomes.

All terms are fully disclosed and discussed in advance, ensuring alignment before representation begins.

Seller Representation

Our objective is to represent clients as a Single Agent, providing fiduciary-level representation whenever permitted. Regardless of market conditions, selling property in Southwest Florida requires disciplined preparation, thoughtful positioning, and broad yet targeted exposure.

Each property is approached individually, with careful attention to presentation, pricing strategy, and buyer reach. We utilize current technologies and data-driven tools to maximize visibility and market response, while ensuring the property is positioned appropriately for its intended audience.

Once interest is established, outcomes are driven by experience. Personal market knowledge, negotiation judgment, and direct involvement are essential to managing the transaction from offer through closing. Every stage is handled deliberately to protect client interests and maintain momentum to the closing table.

Details matter. Even at the curbside, our signage is designed to provide immediate access to pricing, property information, and imagery—ensuring interested buyers can engage instantly and efficiently.

Compensation Transparency

Seller representation compensation is addressed clearly and documented in writing prior to marketing the property.

Our standard structure for seller representation is:

  • 1.5% of the contract closing price

  • $15,000 minimum per listing

  • Maximum total net commission capped at $100,000 per transaction

This structure reflects our belief that compensation should remain proportional, transparent, and aligned with responsibility rather than tied to outdated pricing conventions. All terms are fully disclosed and discussed in advance to ensure clarity and alignment before representation begins.

Investor Representation

Investor clients typically enter the market with defined acquisition criteria and a clear return objective. What they require is precise local insight, disciplined execution, and experienced oversight to manage transactions efficiently on the ground.

Our role is to provide targeted market intelligence, due diligence support, negotiation strategy, and transaction management—ensuring that acquisitions and dispositions align with broader investment goals while minimizing friction and risk.

To support capital efficiency and maximize net returns, investor representation is structured with flexibility in mind. In addition to reduced percentage-based compensation, we offer the option to negotiate a flat-fee representation structure, allowing investors to align professional costs with deal complexity rather than transaction size.

All compensation terms are fully disclosed and documented in advance, ensuring clarity and alignment before engagement begins.

Vacant Land Representation

Opportunities involving vacant land in Southwest Florida have become increasingly limited, making careful evaluation and strategic representation essential.

Whether acquiring or divesting undeveloped property, vacant land transactions often involve layers of complexity beyond traditional residential sales. Zoning, density, environmental considerations, permitting, access, infrastructure, and future use all require disciplined analysis and informed guidance. Each parcel must be evaluated not only for current market conditions, but for its long-term potential and constraints.

Our approach to vacant land representation is deliberate and analytical, ensuring that clients are positioned to make informed decisions while managing risk and opportunity throughout the process.

Compensation Transparency

Compensation for vacant land representation is addressed clearly and documented in writing prior to engagement.

Our standard structure for both buyer and seller representation in vacant land transactions is:

  • 1% of the contract closing price

  • $5,000 minimum per transaction

  • Maximum total net commission capped at $100,000

This structure reflects the specialized nature of land transactions while maintaining transparency, proportionality, and clarity for our clients.