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Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
2 Min Read | 🏠 Why FSBO Can Cost You 15% More + 📈 Market Insight + 🎉 Springs Events
Brandon Lecocq
August 08, 2025
"I will forever believe that buying a home is a great investment. Why? Because you can't live in a stock certificate. You can't live in a mutual fund.” - Oprah Winfrey
Hey Everyone,
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Ridgeline Rundown!
This Week’s Topic: Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More
Thinking of selling without an agent? It might cost you—big. Last year, agent-sold homes went for nearly 15% more than FSBOs, and with more competition on the market, going DIY could mean leaving serious money on the table.
In this issue, I’ll share why today’s market demands a pro by your side and how the right strategy can put more in your pocket.
As always, I’m here to guide you with honest advice, real strategies, and a personalized approach that makes a difference. Have questions? Let’s chat and build a plan that works for you.
Table of Contents
Mortgage Minute
Mortgage rates have held steady this week, with day-to-day changes under 0.02%. The average 30-year fixed hit a 10-month low, with top-tier rates in the mid-6% range. Modest movement came from yesterday’s bond market gains, as today’s trading erased them without enough impact for lenders to adjust rates. Tomorrow’s rates could tick slightly higher if markets stay flat overnight.
The Insider’s Guide to Real Estate | Tips
Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.
Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one.
Colorado Springs Social Scene
 Colorado Springs Small Business Resources: Challenges and Support Programs |  Largest Shipping Container Community in Colorado Opens in Buena Vista |  Back to School Bash |
Military News and Updates
Air Force Academy cadet follows Naval Academy sisters into the military
When the straight lines of newly accepted Air Force Academy cadets broke into a whirlwind of hugs as families flooded Stillman Field Wednesday, Eileen Um celebrated with her sister, a newly minted Naval Academy graduate.
The California native is following both her older sisters into the military, but not into the Navy, so she is expecting some friendly family rivalry at Air Force versus Navy football games.
Feel free to reach out with any real estate questions—I’m here to help, no matter the state!
Referrals are the biggest compliment, so send anyone my way. Until next time!
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