No Admin Fees or Transaction Fees

No Admin or Transaction Fees for Buyers — Ever

At Modern Market REALTORS®, our professional buyer services are 100% FREE — and we don’t believe in hidden fees.

Many real estate firms in the Fargo-Moorhead area have started charging extra fees at the last minute — often called:

• Admin Fee
• Processing Fee
• Service Fee
• Transaction Fee
• Application Fee (common in rentals)
• Document Preparation / Doc Prep Fee
• Office Fee
• Paperwork or File Setup Fee

At Modern Market REALTORS®, we don’t charge any of them. We’ve always handled paperwork — but unlike others, we don’t believe you should pay extra for something that’s simply part of doing the job right.

Why Do Other Brokerages Charge These Fees?

You might hear explanations like:

• “We have a large team working for you behind the scenes.”
• “We invest heavily in marketing to sell homes faster.”

But what that often means is: more layers, more confusion, and more cost to you. Teams may be stretched thin, and you could end up feeling like just another file on a desk. And as for that marketing? Often it’s marketing for their brand — not your home.

The Truth About Hidden Fees

Most buyers don’t find out about these extra fees until it’s too late — often at the time they’re writing an offer. At that stage, many just go along with it to avoid disrupting the deal.

But you absolutely can — and should — ask questions and shop around. Working with us means no surprise costs and no pressure.

These Fees Add Up — Fast

If you’re buying and selling a home, you could get charged these junk fees on both sides of the transaction. That’s hundreds — even thousands — of dollars you shouldn’t be paying. And we guarantee: that stings.

We Do Things Differently — On Purpose

We’re an experienced local team who works directly with you — no handoffs, no assistants, no confusion. Just experienced, one-on-one real estate guidance from start to finish. That’s how we’ve always done business.

You’ll never pay an admin fee, transaction fee, doc prep fee, or any other hidden junk fee with us.

Your success is our focus — not squeezing out extra fees along the way.

Table of Contents

• No Admin or Transaction Fees for Buyers
• Why Do Other Brokerages Charge These Fees?
• The Truth About Hidden Fees
• These Fees Add Up — Fast
• We Do Things Differently — On Purpose
• No Hidden Fees for Sellers
• What Our Clients Say

No Hidden Fees for Home Sellers, Either

At Modern Market REALTORS®, we don’t tack on surprise charges when you list your home — ever.

While many brokerages are now charging sellers the same types of junk fees buyers face, we believe your listing agreement should be straightforward, transparent, and fair. Sellers across the Fargo-Moorhead area are increasingly encountering fees like:

• Admin Fee
• Transaction Coordination Fee
• Marketing Fee
• Broker Compliance Fee
• MLS Activation Fee
• Listing Setup Fee

We charge none of these. Everything you need to get your home professionally listed — marketing, paperwork, MLS entry, guidance, negotiation, and closing coordination — is included in our service.

Other Agents May Call It “Standard” — We Call It Unfair

These fees are often buried in the fine print of listing contracts or presented at closing when it’s too late to make a change. But they’re not required, and they don’t guarantee you a better outcome.

With us, what you agree to up front is what you pay — nothing more. And you’ll always know what to expect before we list your home.

You Deserve Clarity — Not Confusion

We’re a transparent, locally focused team committed to earning your trust. No fluff. No filler. No “extra” fees. Just real service and real results.

Ready to list your home the right way?

What Our Clients Say

“We were shocked when other REALTORS® wanted to charge hundreds in admin and processing fees. Modern Market REALTORS® never once pressured us — everything was upfront, honest, and simple. Jim and Shannon made us feel like their only clients. No hidden fees. Just amazing service.”
– Sarah & Mark T., Fargo, ND

Have questions? Reach out today — we love to help!