The Commission You're Trying to Save Is Probably Costing You More Than It's Worth

The Commission You're Trying to Save Is Probably Costing You More Than It's Worth

The Commission You're Trying to Save Is Probably Costing You More Than It's WorthJared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty
Published on: 20/06/2026

Most Illinois homeowners focus on saving the commission when selling their home. Here's what that focus actually costs them in net proceeds, time on market, and peace of mind.

Homes
Your Dad's Farm Lease Made Sense in 1987. Does It Still Make Sense Today?

Your Dad's Farm Lease Made Sense in 1987. Does It Still Make Sense Today?

Your Dad's Farm Lease Made Sense in 1987. Does It Still Make Sense Today?Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty
Published on: 19/06/2026

Most Illinois farmland owners are still operating on lease arrangements their parents set up decades ago. Here's what questioning that arrangement could actually produce.

Recreational Land
The Most Expensive Mistake Recreational Land Buyers Make in Illinois Has Nothing to Do With the Price

The Most Expensive Mistake Recreational Land Buyers Make in Illinois Has Nothing to Do With the Price

The Most Expensive Mistake Recreational Land Buyers Make in Illinois Has Nothing to Do With the PriceJared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty
Published on: 18/06/2026

Illinois recreational land buyers lose more money trying to save on the purchase process than they ever would have spent doing it right. Here's what that actually costs.

Recreational Land
Just Because You Sold Your Baby Clothes on Facebook Marketplace Doesn't Mean That's How You Should Sell Your Farm

Just Because You Sold Your Baby Clothes on Facebook Marketplace Doesn't Mean That's How You Should Sell Your Farm

Just Because You Sold Your Baby Clothes on Facebook Marketplace Doesn't Mean That's How You Should Sell Your FarmJared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty
Published on: 17/06/2026

The biggest cost in selling Illinois land isn't the commission, the market, or the timing. It's the mindset you bring to the table. Here's what that actually costs — and what thinking differently produces.

Recreational Land