Art Thompson

Founder of CSRE101

Common Sense Real Estate 101 (CSRE101) is a consumer-first home buying and selling program built to fix what traditional real estate refuses to change: inflated commissions, misaligned incentives, and outdated processes.

Unlike traditional brokerages that prioritize commissions, CSRE101 is structured around an industry-low commission model designed to maximize the client’s bottom line—not the agent’s. Sellers keep more equity at closing, and buyers benefit from a system where closing costs are eliminated, not negotiated.

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Testimonials

Manstein J.

Very knowledgeable. Willing to work with the seller and provide excellent advice, and even reduce his commission. He was dead-on on closing costs and was extremely helpful in getting the house ready to sell. Pleasure working wi...

Gianfranco C.

Art helped us find the perfect home in Anthem. He knows the market, is very responsive, and a great guy all around. If you’re looking for a home in the Phoenix area, Art is your guy!

Archie T.

Working with Art is always a great experience! As a real estate photographer, I always look forward to his appointments. If you’re a homeowner looking to list your property or a vendor looking to work with a top-tier profession...

Steph S.

Art was great to work with, selling our home in Fountain Hills. He kept us updated, and his advice and professionalism were greatly appreciated.

Jeff

Art Thompson is a very nice, personable, and professional! We had our house sold with him in 7 days! Highly recommend Common Sense Real Estate!

Wendy G.

Art was incredible to work with throughout the entire process of listing and selling our home. He communicated frequently, kept us updated on every showing and all activity, and made sure we always knew what was happening. The ...

Chrissy

I had an amazing experience working with Art! From the very beginning, he was professional, attentive, and truly dedicated to helping me sell my home. He guided me through every step of the process, answered all my questions, a...

Dougherty E.

Art was great from start to finish. He took the time to understand my needs and went from there. I am very satisfied and would recommend him highly.

Sheridan H.

Personable, knowledgeable, and careful, Art uses a novel approach toward making real estate transactions much more affordable. Great job, Art!

Steve J.

Thanks to Art's unwavering support and expert guidance, what could have been an overwhelming experience turned into a thrilling adventure! He worked around our busy schedules, showing us homes that matched our vision and budget.