3% Listing Co.

09/25/2026

Step 6: Closing day. 🔑🏡

You made it through the home search, the offer, contingencies, inspection, and appraisal. Now it's time for the finale.

At closing, you'll review and sign your final documents, provide the required identification and closing funds, and once everything is complete... you get the keys.

Just like that, you're officially a homeowner.

It's the moment all those steps were leading toward - and there's nothing quite like walking through the door knowing the home is finally yours.

And that's a wrap on our 6 Steps to Buying a Home series! Know someone who's been talking about buying their first home? Send them this series and help them see that the process might be more manageable than they think.

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

Sometimes real estate needs a translator. 😂🏡

“Cozy.”
“Needs a little TLC.”
“Great bones.”
“Motivated seller.”

You've probably heard them all - and sometimes what they really mean is a little different than what you had in mind.

We can have some fun with the real estate lingo, but when it comes to helping you buy or sell a home, we'll always give it to you straight. No decoding necessary.

09/23/2026

What a season at Modern Woodmen Park! ⚾️

We were proud to support the Quad Cities River Bandits this year and see the 3% Listing Co name up on the big screen throughout the season.

For us, being part of the Quad Cities means more than helping people buy and sell homes. It means supporting the teams, businesses, events, and traditions that make this community such a great place to call home.

Thank you to the Bandits for another great season - and thanks to everyone who came out to the ballpark and made it such a fun one. Already looking forward to next year! ⚾️

09/22/2026

Comfortable, inviting, and ready to feel like home. 🏡

Featured at $244,900, 1428 Glenwood Dr in LeClaire offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,590 square feet with a layout designed for everyday living.

The open main level brings everyone together around a beautiful kitchen featuring Mission-style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite-topped island, and bar seating. Step outside to the wood deck overlooking a fenced backyard, or head downstairs to the spacious rec room with direct walkout access.

A few more highlights:
☀️ Fully paid-off solar panels
🛏️ Four bedrooms with room to grow
✨ Newer carpet throughout much of the home
🌳 Fenced backyard and deck
🧺 Washer and dryer included
🏫 Bridgeview School just a short walk away

It's the kind of home that feels easy to settle into from the moment you walk through the door.

Schedule your private showing and come see it for yourself!

09/22/2026

Growing 3% Listing Co was never about adding agents as quickly as possible. It was about making sure we were ready to support them when they arrived.

In this clip, Pete and Chris talk about those early days—working through processes, ironing out the details, and intentionally waiting to grow the team until they knew an agent could come in and hit the ground running.

As Pete puts it, “The last thing that I wanted is to bring an agent on that we became a hindrance to them and their income. I only wanted to be able to add to them and support them.”

That philosophy still matters today. The goal isn't simply to have more agents at 3% Listing Co. It's to create an environment where agents have the independence, systems, and support to build a better business.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube to hear more of the story behind 3% Listing Co.

09/21/2026

Market Monday: What is an appraisal? 🏡

An appraisal is an independent professional opinion of a property's value—and it can play an important role in the home buying process.

For example, you might agree to purchase a home for $350,000, but if the appraisal comes back at $330,000, you could be dealing with a $20,000 appraisal gap.

That doesn't necessarily mean the deal is over. Depending on the terms of the contract, there may be options to renegotiate, cover some or all of the difference, or potentially walk away.

That's why understanding the appraisal process - and how your offer addresses a potential appraisal gap - matters before you sign on the dotted line.

We'll see you next Monday for another Market Monday: Real Estate Edition!

09/18/2026

Looking for a move-in ready home in one of the Quad Cities' most sought-after areas? This featured listing is worth a look! 🏡

Now offered at a new price of $285,000, 3446 Pleasant Dr in Bettendorf offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, nearly 1,900 square feet of living space, and a location that's hard to beat.

Highlights include:
✨ Bright, open floor plan
🛋️ Spacious living room and large rec room
🛏️ Potential 4th non-conforming bedroom in the finished basement
🚗 Attached 2-car garage
🍽️ All kitchen appliances included
🎓 Located in the award-winning Pleasant Valley School District, with the elementary school just a short walk away

Whether you're looking for your first home, more space, or the convenience of being close to schools, shopping, and major roadways, this Bettendorf ranch checks all the boxes.

Schedule your private showing today!

09/18/2026

Step 5: Do your due diligence. 🏡

Your offer has been accepted - but there are still a couple of important steps before you get the keys.

First comes the home inspection, where a licensed inspector evaluates the property's major systems and looks for potential issues you may not have noticed during your showing.

Next is the appraisal. Your lender will order an appraisal to confirm the home's value supports the purchase price. If the appraisal comes in lower than expected, there are several paths forward - including negotiating with the seller, covering the difference, or, depending on your contract, walking away.

These steps are designed to protect you and help ensure you're making a sound investment.

Just one more step to go! Stay tuned for Step 6, where we'll wrap up the home buying process.