Sealed Proposals, Explained: What Ten Competing Agents Actually Send You

Every proposal on AnyHomeSold is sealed: competing agents can't see each other's terms, so each one leads with their sharpest offer instead of anchoring to the pack.

The anatomy of a proposal

• The fee. The agent's listing commission, in writing. Competed proposals routinely land near 1.6% against the typical 2.5–3%.
• The plan. Photography, staging, video, open houses, syndication — what's included, not what's possible.
• The comps. Recent comparable sales the agent will defend in front of buyers.
• The number. A projected sale price the agent is prepared to stand behind.

How to read ten at once

Don't just sort by fee. The strongest read is fee against projected price against evidence: an agent proposing 1.9% with airtight comps and staging included can net you more than the 1.5% minimalist. You interview your shortlist — video, in-home, or phone — and the contact only ever flows one way: you reach out to them.

That's the whole design. Ten sealed bids, your private review, your call.