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skills/devops/docker-service-deployment/references/dre-fee-structure.md

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+# DRE Fee Structure
+## Proposed — July 2026
+## For discussion with Tony (DRE business partner)
+
+### Standard Fee Schedule
+
+**Tier 1 — Soft Touch** (automated email + payment link)
+| Claim Amount | DRE Fee | Client Receives |
+|---|---|---|
+| $1,000 – $5,000 | 25% (min $250) | 75% |
+| $5,000 – $15,000 | 22% | 78% |
+| $15,000+ | 20% | 80% |
+
+**Tier 2 — Formal Demand** (certified mail)
+- 30% flat across all amounts
+
+**Tier 3 — Escalation** (final notice + intensive contact)
+- 33% flat across all amounts
+
+**Tier 4 — Legal Action** (referral to partner law firm)
+- DRE: 10% referral fee
+- Law firm: 25% litigation fee
+- Client: 65%
+
+### Example: $15,000 claim
+
+| Scenario | DRE | Client | Timeline |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| Paid at Tier 1 | $3,300 (22%) | $11,700 | 2-14 days |
+| Paid at Tier 2 | $4,500 (30%) | $10,500 | 15-30 days |
+| Paid at Tier 3 | $4,950 (33%) | $10,050 | 30-60 days |
+| Resolved at Tier 4 | $1,500 (10%) + $3,750 (25% firm) | $9,750 | 60-180 days |
+
+### Out-of-pocket costs (passed to debtor or deducted)
+- Online notarization (LPOA): ~$25-35
+- Identity verification: ~$4
+- Certified mail: ~$8.34 per letter
+- Court filing fees: ~$250-400 (Tier 4 only)