DFW seller FAQ — honest answers to what sellers actually ask.
The questions we get most often, answered plainly. If yours isn’t here, call or email Adam directly — we’d rather have a 10-minute conversation than write a FAQ entry no one reads.
Who we are, and how we work.
Are you a brokerage or just an agent team?
Good Public Group is a team of licensed Texas real estate professionals operating under LPT Realty, LLC — our sponsoring broker (TREC Broker #9012763). Adam James Bartulis (TREC #825618) is the founder. See full licensing details.
Will I work with Adam personally, or get handed off?
Adam personally runs every listing. We say no to new sellers if we’re at capacity rather than delegate to a junior associate. If we say yes, you get Adam from strategy session through closing.
How long has Adam been doing this?
A decade in DFW real estate — starting in the trades (commercial elevator installation) before getting his license. The trades background is why he can tell you what condition issues will actually cost you, and why repair-credit negotiations don’t catch him off guard. About Adam.
Where do you cover?
All of the DFW Metroplex. Most active in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, Celina, The Colony, plus Dallas and Fort Worth proper. NTREIS MLS membership covers all of north Texas. If your home is anywhere in the metroplex, we can help.
Commission, fees, and what you keep.
How much do you charge?
Depends on which path fits your situation. We have three: Cash Offer (we facilitate a buyer-network sale; you get a written offer in 24–72 hours), Flexible Commission (scoped to actual work; typical DFW savings of $7,500–10,000+ versus 6%), White Glove (premium concierge for high-end listings). See all three.
Why not just charge a flat 1% or 2% like other discount brokerages?
Because flat-percentage discounting has the same problem as 6%: it treats every home the same. A condo in a hot Frisco submarket and a fixer in a slow market don’t take the same work. We scope the fee to your actual situation. That’s usually less than 6%; sometimes less than 1%; in rare situations more (white glove). The fee matches the work.
What about the buyer-side commission?
You set it. Standard in DFW is 2.5–3% to the buyer’s agent. We advise based on what’s competitive for your specific submarket, but the decision is yours. Lowering it too much can reduce showings; keeping it standard usually has zero downside.
Are there hidden fees?
No. Everything is in writing before you sign. Photography, drone, video, staging, premium placement — each is a transparent line-item if you choose to add it. See the math.
How the cash offer path actually works.
Are you the buyer, or do you connect me with one?
Adam is a licensed agent, not the buyer. He runs your comps, taps a network of vetted cash buyers and iBuyers covering your ZIP, and brings you the strongest written offer they’ll make. You decide what to do with it. Cash offer details.
How long does a cash offer take?
Adam reviews your file within 24 hours of submission. Comps and buyer-network outreach within 48 hours. A written offer range to you within 72 hours. If you accept, closings typically happen in 7–21 days.
Will the cash offer be less than market value?
Yes. Cash buyers pay below retail because they take on the risk and the work — no contingencies, no financing fall-through, often as-is condition. The trade-off is speed, certainty, and zero effort. For some sellers it’s worth it; for others a traditional listing nets more. We tell you straight which makes sense for your situation.
Can I run cash offer AND list traditionally?
Yes — and it’s smart strategy. We pull a written cash offer first as a floor, then list flexibly or white-glove to test the ceiling. You compare the actual numbers and pick.
How long. What to fix. What if you change your mind.
How long does selling take?
A typical DFW listing takes 45–75 days from kickoff to closing. Cash offers close in 7–21 days. White glove may take longer due to staging and capture lead-time. See the full process.
Do I have to fix anything before listing?
Almost never “have to.” We’ll recommend a few high-ROI items (paint touch-ups, deep clean, declutter, sometimes landscaping). For cash offers, the answer is always “no — we sell as-is.” For listings, we tell you which fixes actually move the needle versus which are cosmetic.
What if I don’t like the offers?
You don’t accept them. There’s no obligation to take a cash offer or accept a low listing offer. You can adjust the listing price, wait for better offers, or walk away. The decision is always yours.
What happens to my data if I don’t sell with you?
It stays with us. We do not sell or share your information. Adam may follow up once at the 30-day mark, only if you’d like him to. Privacy policy.
Still deciding?
Still have questions?
Adam returns every inquiry personally within 24 business hours — email, phone, or text. Or start with a free, no-obligation valuation.