Request Paul Thistle, Broker/Owner of Take 2 Real Estate, through Eaton. Paul’s published seller fee is 1% with a $3,500 minimum, and his firm focuses on full-service Northern Virginia representation.
Free inquiry. Eaton receives your request first. The $3,500 minimum applies when it is greater than 1%; buyer-agent compensation and other selling costs are separate.
Why this option stands out
Paul’s model is easier to compare because the brokerage publishes both the percentage and the minimum. Eaton keeps the inquiry centralized and confirms your property before making the introduction.
Take 2 Real Estate advertises a 1% listing fee with a $3,500 minimum—whichever is greater—and says there are no hidden listing fees.
Paul founded Take 2 in 2008. His public site reports more than $500 million in career sales, over 1,000 satisfied clients and 25 years as a Northern Virginia resident.
Send the property once. Eaton keeps the inquiry organized, confirms availability and current terms, and arranges the introduction if the fit makes sense.
Commission math
Above $350,000, 1% exceeds the $3,500 minimum. These examples show listing-side arithmetic only; always compare the complete written proposal.
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The 2.5% comparison is an illustration, not a customary, standard or required commission. All commissions are negotiable. Buyer-agent compensation, concessions and other closing costs are separate.
Alexandria anchor market · October 2026
As a current Northern Virginia anchor, Realtor.com reports Alexandria at a $679,000 median sold price, 34 median days on market and roughly 100% sale-to-list in October 2026.
Market source: Realtor.com Economic Research. Market statistics change over time and vary by property, neighborhood and property type.
How it works
Tell us where the home is, your approximate timing and anything unusual about the property.
Eaton checks the market request, local availability and the current proposal before making the introduction.
The independently licensed brokerage representing you confirms the services, compensation, responsibilities and any minimums in writing.
Alexandria & Northern Virginia low-commission comparison
A named local broker, a matching network and a national brokerage can all produce different service plans. Compare the actual representative, fee structure, local work and written obligations.
| Option | Published approach | How you connect | What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Thistle / Take 2 Real Estate through Eaton Named local broker |
1% listing-side fee with a $3,500 minimum, whichever is greater | Request Paul by name; Eaton receives the inquiry first and confirms the fit | Final property acceptance, services, compensation and any applicable minimums |
| Clever Real Estate | Agent-matching model with reduced-fee participating agents | A matching service selects a participating local agent | Matched agent, current pricing, minimums and exact service scope |
| Redfin | National brokerage with market- and service-specific fee structures | Contact the brokerage for local availability | Current market fee, assigned agent/team model and property coverage |
Competitor programs and pricing can change. Review the current written proposal from any brokerage before choosing representation.
Local selling strategy
Old Town Alexandria, Arlington condos, Fairfax subdivisions, Loudoun newer homes and Prince William price bands can require very different comparable-sales and marketing strategies.
Historic homes, rowhouses, condos and newer townhomes need separate price comparisons. Confirm parking arrangements, permits, historic or condominium obligations and actual transit access; a broad Northern Virginia median can hide these differences.
Townhouse clusters, detached neighborhoods and planned communities may carry very different HOA or condo responsibilities. Bring current dues, planned assessments, renovations and exact property boundaries into the pricing discussion before comparing sales.
Newer subdivisions can face nearby builder competition and multiple phases with different amenities. Compare closed resales by lot, age, floor plan and upgrades, and confirm any association rules or special assessments with the actual property documents.
Woodbridge or Gainesville subdivisions are not the same market as larger rural parcels. For acreage, document access, utilities, wells or septic systems where applicable and the actual usable land; keep comps aligned with property type and buyer needs.
Questions sellers ask
No. It is a listing-side brokerage fee or starting offer. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, seller concessions, title/closing costs and other expenses are separate. All commissions are negotiable.
Paul Thistle is the Broker/Owner of Take 2 Real Estate. His public site says he founded the firm in 2008 and reports more than $500 million in career sales and over 1,000 satisfied clients.
No. Eaton directly provides brokerage services in Florida and Texas. Paul’s independently licensed Virginia brokerage provides Northern Virginia representation under its own signed agreement.
Confirm property acceptance, the exact listing-side compensation, any minimum or additional charges, photography and marketing, property-access responsibilities, cancellation terms and who handles negotiations through closing.
You can request a specific local professional by name, keep the inquiry organized and have Eaton confirm the local fit before the introduction. There is no obligation to list when you inquire.
Request Paul through Eaton and confirm the service plan and $3,500 minimum before you sign.
Sources and disclosures. Broker experience and service claims are based on the brokerage’s public materials and/or confirmed Eaton partner terms, reviewed November 6, 2026. Market statistics are from Realtor.com Economic Research. Eaton may receive a referral fee if an introduction results in a closed transaction. The local brokerage’s signed agreement controls representation, services and compensation.
Alexandria location photo by Jack Prommel / Unsplash. Editorial location image; not an Eaton or Take 2 listing.
