Buyer’s agents are most often paid by either the listing brokerage firm or by the seller. In the extremely rare circumstance that a seller is unwilling to pay a Cooperating Buyer’s Agent — we only charge 1% to the buyer.
Buyer’s agents are most often paid by either the listing brokerage firm or by the seller. In the extremely rare circumstance that a seller is unwilling to pay a Cooperating Buyer’s Agent — we only charge 1% to the buyer.
When you buy with Flat Five, you’re getting more than just a ‘good deal’. Our high transaction volume keeps us dialed into real-time market trends, giving you the insight needed to make smart, strategic moves. On top of that, our founder is a licensed General Contractor, so you’ll benefit from a trained eye that can spot red flags or hidden opportunities others might miss.
We’re fiercely committed to transparency and ethics. No pressure or smoke and mirrors — just honest guidance to help you invest with confidence and clarity.
Let us refer you to an agent wherever you are moving to. We will collect a referral fee from the agent, and we will give 50% of that fee back to you! This can reduce your closing costs by thousands.
| Flat Five Realty | Traditional Brokerage |
|---|---|
| 50% of Referral | No Rebate |
If you are purchasing outside of our buyer service area, let us refer you to a qualified buyer agent for a HUGE rebate at closing!
“Buying a house for the first time was a bit scary and intimidating for me. I was happy to have been introduced to Kent Slawson. He made the process comfortable and reassured me confidently I was making a good, low risk purchase. … Kent is a great human and an excellent realtor!”
Bernadette Taylor — verified Google review

Buyer's agents are most often paid by either the listing brokerage firm or by the seller. In the extremely rare circumstance that a seller is unwilling to pay a Cooperating Buyer's Agent, we only charge 1% to the buyer.
Let us refer you to an agent wherever you are moving to. We will collect a referral fee from the agent, and we will give 50% of that fee back to you — this can reduce your closing costs by thousands. A traditional brokerage offers no rebate.
Our high transaction volume keeps us dialed into real-time market trends, giving you the insight needed to make smart, strategic moves. On top of that, our founder is a licensed General Contractor, so you'll benefit from a trained eye that can spot red flags or hidden opportunities others might miss.
Paige Slawson is your primary point of contact — the agent you'll hear from at every showing, every offer, every closing. Behind every decision stands brokerage founder Kent Slawson, Principal Broker and licensed General Contractor, available at any moment at no extra cost.
Kent Slawson offers a free consultation for buyers and sellers across Mesa County and the Western Slope. Straight answers about what your home is worth, what you’d save with the flat fee model, and what the process looks like.
200+ closed transactions. 5.0 stars. $5,000 flat or 1% of home value. Licensed General Contractor expertise on every property — at no extra cost.
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