MARKETPLACE METHOD

Create competition. Maximize your value.

A structured, time-bound process that builds a competitive marketplace around your home — getting you under contract in 14 days or less at the highest price the market will pay.
THE SCOUT PROMISE

Under contract in 14 days. Or we cut our commission in half.

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The Scout 14-Day Guarantee
We are so confident in our process — if your home isn't under contract in 14 days, we cut our commission in half.
The Deal You Can't Find Anywhere Else

Under contract in 14 days. Or we cut our commission in half.

No traditional agent will say this. We can — because we've built a process that works. The Marketplace Method creates competition, generates urgency, and gets your home sold. Fast.
  • Your home goes live with a structured marketing launch
  • Buyers compete — not negotiate you down
  • Under contract in 14 days — or our commission gets cut in half
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A NEW WAY TO SELL

Don't wait for the market.
Build the market.

Watch how we turn buyer demand into your advantage.

Why the Marketplace Method Works

The market doesn't decide. You do.

Scout's Marketplace Method promises sellers certainty their home will sell for the highest price, on their terms, and within their timeline.
 
Most listings put the buyer in control. The Marketplace Method flips that. You set the reserve price, you define the timeline, and you choose the buyer. Competition does the rest.
 
  • Structured sales process and predefined timeline
  • Create urgency by compressing timelines and fostering transparent competition
  • Increase closing certainty — earnest money nonrefundable after inspection
  • Quickly discover true market value so sellers make informed decisions
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SHOWINGS 31 Average per property
SUCCESS RATE 95% Homes Sold Successfully
EARLY OFFERS 98% Received before deadline
AVERAGE PRICE GROWTH 9.75% increase in price
BUILDING A MARKETPLACE

Stop hoping the market finds your home. We build the market around it.

STEP 1
Gain Exposure
Market the listing to get the attention of buyers.
STEP 2
Build Demand
Withhold showings to build the desire of buyers.
STEP 3
Create Scarcity
Host an open house to trigger the emotions of buyers.
STEP 4
Create Competition
Multiple offers are the response from buyers.
BENEFITS TO SELLING WITH THE MARKETPLACE METHOD

You built your equity. We help you maximize it.

Scout's Marketplace Method promises sellers certainty their home will sell for the highest price, on their terms, and within their timeline.
Complete Control
The seller maintains complete control — setting terms, reserve price, listing timeline, and selecting the best buyer.
Scheduled Sales Process
A set sales date gives sellers leverage, driving buyer urgency to make competitive offers.
Build a Marketplace
An attractive list price maximizes a property's sales price by drawing buyer demand.
Market-Driven Feedback
Helps sellers understand the current market and discover their property's true market value.
Reduce Time on Market
The Marketplace Method provides sellers with a faster closing.
Increased Transparency
Transparency levels the playing field for buyers, increasing comfort to submit competitive offers.
Close with Certainty
Protection from terminated contracts — plan your move with confidence.
OUR 3 STEP PROCESS

Our 3-step process empowers you to make an informed decision.

1
BUILD A MARKETPLACE
Use a strategically low listing price as a marketing tool to maximize showings and identify the best buyer.
2
DISCOVER VALUE
Build a competitive marketplace that attracts multiple offers to achieve the highest sales price.
3
MAKE A DECISION
Quickly discover market value so sellers can make informed decisions aligned with the current market.
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MARKETPLACE RESULTS

See what's possible
when buyers compete.

See how homeowners have benefited from a smarter, more transparent real estate experience.

PRICE OVER ASKING $325,000

1010 Monroe St.
Starting Price: $950,000
Sale Price: $1,275,000

DAYS ON MARKET: 13
PRICE OVER ASKING $176,000

832B Inverness Ave.
Starting Price: $899,000
Sale Price: $1,075,000

DAYS ON MARKET: 6
PRICE OVER ASKING $300,000

1239 Carl Seyfert Memorial Dr.
Starting Price: $2,250,000
Sale Price: $2,550,000

DAYS ON MARKET: 15
SELLING YOUR HOME

A better way to move forward.

Thoughtful guidance. Local expertise. A real estate experience designed around you.

HERE’S WHAT WE BELIEVE

Our convictions about pricing, markets, and what sellers deserve.

01
Transparent competition identifies the best buyer and determines a property’s true market value.
02
The only opinion of value that matters is the buyer who is willing to pay for the property.
03
An attractive list price is the most effective marketing tool for generating buyer interest.
04
No amount of good marketing can overcome a bad list price.
05
The market has rejected a listing if it has failed to sell within the first month.
06
If a seller wants to choose their time of sale, they do not control their sales price. Conversely, if they want to choose their sales price, they do not control their time of sale.
07
The sales price is more important than the list price — to get the best sales price you need the best list price.
08
Whoever sets the listing price is responsible for achieving results, risking their own time and money.
09
Sellers who price their home competitively from the start sell faster and for more money than those who start high and reduce.
10
A home that generates multiple offers in the first week will always sell for more than a home that sits for 60 days waiting for a single buyer.
See the Difference

The same home. Two completely different outcomes.

Our data-driven approach creates more buyer demand, more competition, and a better outcome.

Traditional

ZILLOW:2,661/62 Saves
REALTOR.COM:620
MLS:121
$1,450,000
List Price
75 DAYS
MONTH1
4# of Showings
PRICE REDUCTION: $1,425,000
MONTH2
4# of Showings
PRICE REDUCTION: $1,400,000
MONTH3
2# of Showings
10 Total # of Showings
0 Total # of Offers
? Effective Sales Price
MARKET VALUE
$1.05 – 1.2M

Marketplace

ZILLOW:1,491/148 Saves
REALTOR.COM:387
MLS:121
$950,000 Starting Price
$1,300,000 Seller Reserve
13 DAYS
8 Open Houses
81 Attendees
46 Registrations
4 Offers
1 Buyer
Highest and
Best Offer
$1,275,000
Data represents aggregated MLS and public data for comparable properties. Results vary based on price point, location, and market conditions.
COMPARE YOUR LISTING OPTIONS

See why sellers choose the Marketplace Method.

MARKETPLACE METHOD
COMPARED TO
TRADITIONAL METHOD
Seller holds the power
PRICING
Buyer holds the power
Competition reveals property value
VALUATION
Past Comps assume property value
Attractive price = increased buyers
ENGAGEMENT
High list price = decreased buyers
Upward negotiations
NEGOTIATIONS
Downward negotiations
Protected reputation if you don’t sell
REPUTATION
Diminished reputation if you don’t get an offer
Urgent approach in the sale
LEVERAGE
Passive approach to sale
Faster timeline
TIMELINE
Slower timeline
Defined schedule
SCHEDULE
Unpredictable timeframe
Certainty of close
CERTAINTY
Uncertainty of close
More showings
SHOWINGS
Less showings
Non-contingent offers
DUE DILIGENCE
Contingent offers
Transparent and competitive bids
TRANSPARENCY
Buyers place blind offers
Highest and best bidding
OFFERS
Price reductions and seller concessions
Seller dictates the terms and timelines
CONTROL
Buyer dictates the terms and timelines
Restricted showings to scheduled open houses
ENVIRONMENT
Private showings that disrupt seller’s life
Advocate for the seller’s best interest
REPRESENTATION
Abdicates selling responsibilities to buyers agent
Defined process leads to predictable experience
PROCESS
Reaction to the market leads to inconsistent service

Get answers. Learn more.

Quick answers to common questions and expert resources to help you sell with confidence.

FAQS

The Marketplace Method is a structured sales process built for sellers who are committed to selling in today's market, not months from now. Instead of waiting for a single buyer to find your home, we build a transparent marketplace around it, so multiple buyers are effectively voting on its value. The goal isn't just to find a buyer, it's to identify the best buyer: the one willing to pay the most, under terms you control, with the fewest surprises.

We're confident enough in this process to put a number on it: if your home isn't under contract within 14 days, we cut our commission in half. To get there, we run a compressed, structured launch controlled early showings, a scheduled open house, and a defined offer deadline. This is designed to create urgency and competition instead of asking the market to slowly find you.

Yes. You set a reserve price going in, and you're never obligated to accept an offer below it. The listing price itself is used strategically as a marketing tool to drive interest and showings — but the reserve is what protects you.

You do. The Marketplace Method is built so competition, not negotiation, determines value. As offers come in, you decide which buyer and terms to accept. To be direct: we don't promise a specific price. We promise a process that surfaces the best buyer the market has to offer, with upfront appraisals, inspections, termite and radon testing, and a non-refundable deposit after inspection, so you can plan your move with confidence once you're under contract.

If we don't get you under contract within that window, our commission is cut in half, that's the guarantee. From there, we'd reassess pricing and strategy together based on what the market actually told us during those two weeks.

 
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EXPLORE RESOURCES

WATCH Understanding The Marketplace Model
GUIDE How to Interview A Real Estate Agent
WATCH Why We Built Scout
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