The Truth About Real Estate Fees (and How HOYO Cuts Them in Half)

Episode Overview In this episode, Dustin breaks down the real costs of buying and selling a home, including commissions, transaction fees, inspections, and other expenses that are often overlooked. He explains why most sellers and for-sale-by-owner listings still end up paying agent fees and how Home On Your Own reduces those costs while still providing full exposure, support, and legal compliance. What You Will Learn How traditional real estate commissions and transaction fees quickly add up for sellers Why do many for-sale-by-owner sellers still end up paying agents even without a listing agreement How HOYO's 2.5 percent commission works and why there are no upfront or hidden fees How 1 percent of the commission is applied toward the buyer's closing costs to attract more buyers What other real estate fees to expect, including title, inspections, staging, repairs, and warranties How choosing the right title company and inspector can save time, money, and stress Why getting a pre-listing inspection helps sellers avoid renegotiations later How making repairs and preparing a home before listing can lead to stronger offers How home warranties protect buyers and sellers from unexpected post-closing expenses Why the idea that no agent means no help is a myth with the HOYO platform How HOYO provides support and guidance while allowing buyers and sellers to stay in control How to use the savings calculator on hoyonow.com to see the real difference in net proceeds