Bill Segers, Realtor  ·  DRE #01734838  ·  Professional Realty Services International, Inc. 530-615-7900

Expert Real Estate.
One Flat Fee.

Experienced guidance on pricing, negotiations, contracts, and closing — the parts of real estate that protect your money. Without the percentage that costs you tens of thousands.

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15 minutes. No pressure. Clear numbers before you make a decision.

Traditional 2% Listing Fee
$16,000
On an $800K home, the old model takes a 2% cut from your proceeds.
Bill Segers Flat Fee
$8,400
One clear price. Expert representation. No percentage games.
You Keep the Difference
$7,600+
Extra money in your pocket — same expertise, same results, better deal.
Bill Segers, Realtor
10+
Years Local
Meet Your Agent

Bill Segers — Local Real Estate Expertise, Without the Percentage Fee

I've been selling homes in Nevada County for over a decade. I know the neighborhoods, the seasonal markets, and the specific quirks of buying and selling in the foothills.

"It's not a discount fee — it's a better business model."

The NAR commission model is changing. A federal jury found that longstanding commission rules helped keep seller-paid fees artificially high. I built my practice around efficiency and transparency — so you get expert representation without the inflated cost.

Nevada County real estate professional
DRE #01734838
Professional Realty Services International
Serving Nevada City, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, Alta Sierra, Lake Wildwood, and surrounding areas
What You Get for $8,400

Efficient by Design.
Strong Where It Matters.

"It's not a discount fee. It's a more efficient business model."

Expert guidance for buyers and sellers alike — one flat fee, zero percentage games, and focused support where it matters most. Bill concentrates on pricing strategy, contract execution, negotiations, and transaction oversight, while clients can choose to handle certain practical items themselves, like staging, photography, or narrowing down the homes they want to tour.

Expert Contract Guidance

Real estate contracts matter. Bill helps you understand the terms, obligations, timelines, and fine print so you can make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Negotiation With Purpose

You're not just getting paperwork help. You're getting an experienced professional who knows how to structure offers, respond strategically, and negotiate with your goals at the center.

Pricing Strategy

Bill brings local market knowledge and data-driven insight to help you price right from the start — whether you're listing or making an offer.

Transaction Oversight

From offer to closing, Bill helps keep the process moving, tracks important steps and deadlines, and makes sure the details are handled carefully and correctly.

A More Efficient Process

This model works well for clients comfortable handling a few practical items themselves — hiring a photographer, arranging staging, or identifying the top homes they want to tour in person.

Your Best Interests Come First

Bill's role is to help you make smart decisions, protect your position, and guide the deal with clarity and integrity. The focus is on helping you get the right outcome.

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Simple Process

From Listing to Sold

Four steps. No surprises. You stay in control at every stage.

1

Free Consultation

15-minute call to discuss your home, your timeline, and market conditions in your area of Nevada County.

2

Listing Prep & Marketing Materials

Bill helps prepare your listing strategy, coordinate the MLS presentation, and craft the property description. You can choose to hire photography, staging, or other prep services directly.

3

Go Live & Negotiate

Your home hits the MLS. I handle showings, review every offer, and negotiate the best terms for you.

4

Close & Celebrate

Escrow closes. You pocket tens of thousands more than you would have with a percentage-based agent.

Client Reviews

What Sellers Are Saying

★★★★★
5.0 on Google
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Side by Side

Why the Flat Fee Wins

What You're Comparing
Traditional Agent
Bill Segers
Full MLS Listing
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Professional Listing Presentation
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Offer Negotiation
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Escrow Coordination
✓
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Transparent Flat Pricing
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No % Commission Taken from Sale
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Cost on $800K Home
$16,000+
$8,400

Example based on a 2% listing-side commission. Buyer-side commission, if offered, is separate and negotiable. Photography, staging, and other listing preparation services may be hired directly by the client or coordinated as part of the listing preparation process.

YOUR PERSONALIZED SAVINGS

See What You'd Save

Enter your home's estimated value and instantly see how much you keep with Bill's flat fee versus a traditional agent.

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$200K$2M
Compare against traditional listing-side commission:
Traditional 2.5% listing agent fee
$15,500
Bill's flat fee
$8,400
Your potential savings
$7,100
That's new hardwood floors you keep.
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Calculator is for illustration only. Actual costs, buyer-side compensation, closing costs, repairs, concessions, and other fees may vary.

Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Straight answers about how the flat fee works — and why it saves you thousands.

Instead of charging a percentage of your home's sale price (typically 5–6%), Bill charges a single flat fee of $8,400 regardless of your home's value. On a $600K home, that saves you over $27,000 compared to a traditional agent.
Everything a traditional agent provides: professional photography, MLS listing, marketing, contract negotiation, transaction management, and closing coordination. The only difference is the price.
No catch. Traditional commission structures were designed in the 1950s. Bill uses a productized, data-driven approach that delivers the same results at a fraction of the cost. You get a full-service agent — just without the inflated commission.
Absolutely. Your home is listed on the MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and all major real estate portals — exactly the same as any other listing.
Bill serves all of Nevada County, California — including Nevada City, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, Lake of the Pines, Alta Sierra, and surrounding communities.
Use the AI home valuation tool above to get an instant estimate, or book a free 15-minute call with Bill to discuss your property.
Let's Talk

Let's Talk About Your Nevada County Home

Expert guidance for buyers and sellers alike — one flat fee, zero percentage games, and focused support where it matters most.

Selling a Home
Get Your Seller Net Review
Find out what your Nevada County home may be worth, what your costs could look like, and how much more you may keep with Bill's flat-fee model.
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Buying a Home
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Before you spend weekends chasing listings, talk with Bill about your budget, offer strategy, contract terms, and the smartest way to approach the Nevada County market.
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Straightforward answers about how Bill works, what's included, and what to expect.

Bill charges a flat $8,400 fee to list and sell your home — regardless of the final sale price. Whether your home sells for $450,000 or $1.2 million, the fee is the same. This is different from the traditional model where a listing agent charges 2–3% of the sale price, which can cost $15,000–$36,000 or more on a typical Nevada County home. The flat-fee structure means you keep significantly more of what your home earns.
The flat fee covers the core expertise that drives your sale: pricing strategy and CMA, full MLS listing, contract review and guidance, offer evaluation, negotiation, transaction oversight, and closing coordination. What it doesn’t include are third-party services like professional photography and staging — those you can hire directly, which typically gives you more flexibility and control over costs.
No. Discount brokerages typically charge less by doing less — limited service, minimal communication, no real negotiation support. Bill’s model focuses on the highest-value parts of the transaction: pricing your home accurately, marketing it effectively, negotiating firmly, and managing the contract through close. It’s a more efficient fee structure, not a stripped-down service.
Yes. Your home will be listed in the Nevada County MLS, which syndicates to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, and hundreds of other buyer-facing sites. Full MLS listing is included in the flat fee — the same market exposure you’d get from any full-commission agent.
Yes. You have full flexibility to hire prep and photography vendors directly. Many sellers prefer this — you can choose based on quality and budget, often saving money compared to what a full-service agent might bundle in at a markup. Bill can offer recommendations for local professionals if you need a starting point.
Buyer-side compensation is separate from Bill’s listing fee, and under the recent NAR settlement (effective August 2024), it’s now negotiable rather than a standard bundled cost. Whether and how much you offer to a buyer’s agent depends on your market strategy, the buyer’s situation, and your goals. Bill will walk you through your options and help you understand the tradeoffs during your seller net review.
Yes. The same flat-fee model applies. Bill works with buyers navigating the Nevada County market — helping with budget reality checks, offer strategy, contract terms, inspection navigation, and negotiation. If you’re buying in Nevada County, talking to Bill before you start touring is one of the highest-leverage things you can do.
Bill serves Nevada City, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, Alta Sierra, Lake Wildwood, Lake of the Pines, Chicago Park, Rough and Ready, and surrounding Nevada County communities. If you’re unsure whether your property falls within his service area, reach out and he’ll give you a straight answer.
Service Area

Serving All of Nevada County

Bill covers the full county — from historic downtown to lakeside communities. Flat $8,400 fee, the same full service, wherever you are.

Nevada County
Nevada City
Historic downtown, Banner Mountain, Broad Street corridor.
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Nevada County
Grass Valley
Alta Sierra, Brunswick Road corridor, outlying neighborhoods.
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Nevada County
Penn Valley
Lake Wildwood, Lake of the Pines, and surrounding areas.
Penn Valley real estate savings →