Process

How we work

Transparent process. Fixed scope. No surprises. Here's exactly what working with The Tartan Team looks like.

Clarity before commitment.

Every engagement starts with a strategy call. Not a pitch — a conversation. We talk through what you're trying to do, explain your options honestly, and figure out together whether working with us makes sense.

If you're a seller, we'll look at your home, your timeline, and your goals before recommending a tier. If you're a buyer, we'll understand your search criteria, your budget, and how much help you actually want.

You leave the call knowing exactly what you'd be paying and exactly what you'd be getting. No pressure to decide on the spot.

Strategy call

Free, no-pressure conversation about your situation, goals, and options. We figure out together which tier — if any — is the right fit.

Agreement & scope

Clear written agreement. You know what's included, what's not, and what you're paying. No surprise fees.

Execution

We do the work — within the agreed scope. You have direct access to Nick and Dave throughout the process.

Close & beyond

Transaction closes. We're still available for questions afterward. The relationship doesn't end at the wire.

For buyers

Three ways to work with us. You pick the level of involvement that matches how you like to operate.

Full Service — $15,000

✓We attend every showing together
✓I write and negotiate every offer
✓Full inspection and appraisal management
✓You have a partner at every step

Limited Service — $9,000

✓You tour homes on your own
✓I handle all offer strategy and writing
✓Full negotiation and contract management
✓Same expertise, less in-person time

Consultation — $450/hr

✓You lead the search and showings
✓I review contracts and advise on offers
✓Available for key moments as needed
✓Pay only for the time you use

For sellers

Full Service is 3% on the first $600k and 1.5% above that. Limited Service is a flat 1.5%. Three tiers based on how much in-person involvement you want.

Full Service — 3% / 1.5%

✓Professional photography included
✓We coordinate and attend showings
✓Full negotiation and inspection mgmt
✓End-to-end listing management

Limited Service — 1.5%

✓MLS listing and marketing
✓You coordinate your own showings
✓We handle all offers and contracts
✓Same negotiation expertise, lower fee

Consultation — $450/hr

✓Pricing strategy and MLS guidance
✓You handle the listing yourself
✓We review offers and coach on negotiation
✓Pay for expert input when you need it

What we believe

The principles that shape every engagement.

Transparency over polish

We'd rather give you an honest answer you don't love than a comfortable one that costs you later.

People over profit

We do right by our clients and charge a fair price for our services. That means honest advice, aligned incentives, and never pushing a deal that isn't right for you.

Expertise is the product

You're not paying for a sign in the yard or a presence at a showing. You're paying for judgment, strategy, and negotiation skill.

Your goals are the goal

Some clients want to maximize proceeds. Some want speed. Some want certainty. We orient the strategy around what actually matters to you.

Independent writing

Realtor Gone Rogue

Nick writes independently about the real estate industry — its incentive structures, its blind spots, and what a better model could look like. Not marketing. Just thinking out loud.

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