Can I list on MLS without a Realtor? We hear this question asked often, and the simple answer is NO. Only licensed real estate agents (also referred to as Realtor) have access to the MLS. The MLS or Multiple Listing Service was created and designed so licensed brokers and agents could easily share their listings… [Read The Article…]
List on the MLS without a Realtor?
How to list your home on MLS
If you’ve been thinking about listing your home on the Realtors MLS, but don’t want to spend 5% to 6% commission to a full service broker, then consider listing with a flat fee listing broker like us. Our discounted real estate service is the perfect solution for “for sale by owners” or sellers that want… [Read The Article…]
Flat Fee MLS Listing Advantage
Considering using our Flat Fee MLS Listing Service? See how it can help you be successful. Being a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is not easy, you’ll constantly be bothered and pressed by agents to list, as they try to convince you to pay 6% commission. Because of technology advances in the real estate industry,… [Read The Article…]
Top secret selling tips Realtors don’t want you to know
Let’s face it, no one likes to pay a Realtor agent 6% to sell their home. Tired of paying such high commissions, many home owners attempt to sell their homes themselves “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO). However, many sellers soon realize that not being listed by a Realtor means not being able to take advantage… [Read The Article…]
4 Ways sellers can sweeten the real estate deal
If you’re having trouble landing a buyer for your home, maybe you need better bait. Crafty home sellers know incentives are the prize at the bottom of the box. By offering buyers something a little different, they can improve their chances of selling their homes quickly and for the price they want. Another easy way… [Read The Article…]
10 Tips to sell your home “For Sale By Owner” with MLS
If you ask anyone who has ever tried to sell “For Sale By Owner”, they’ll tell you that from the moment the For Sale by Owner sign goes up, the phone begins to ring. Unfortunately, many of those calls will not be from prospective buyers, but rather from real estate agents looking to obtain your… [Read The Article…]
Using comparable sales to price your property
Before you put your property on the market for sale you should research comparable properties to make sure your list price is perfect. Using the right comparable sales will be critical in finding out how much your property should sell for. Here are a few resources: 1. Use Realtor.com and search for “Recent Sold” properties… [Read The Article…]
10 Things your real estate agent won’t say
If you are thinking of hiring a “traditional” real estate broker instead of Our Flat Fee Listing Service to handle the sale of your home, consider the 10 things below before you make your decision. It’s a huge amount of money to spend on a Realtor commission so you might want to think about the… [Read The Article…]
4 mistakes sellers must avoid
In today’s economic climate and tough real estate market, sellers have little to no room for mistakes when putting their home on the market or they risk having their property linger. It’s not unusual for some homes to sit on the market for months on end, while many areas are still working through a backlog… [Read The Article…]
Staging your home to sell
One of the first things to do before putting your house on the market is prepare your house for sale. You’ll want to show your house off in its best light to maximize your earning potential. Get started by touring your house with the eye of a buyer – what works, what doesn’t work. Here… [Read The Article…]
Pricing your home to sell
One of the most important elements of marketing your home effectively is setting the price at the fair market value right from the start. Set the price too high, and you won’t get any offers and your home will take too long to sell. If your pricing is too low you’ll cheat yourself by not… [Read The Article…]
How real estate listing feeds work
How do real estate listing feeds work? As we explained in an earlier post, with real estate listings, the property listing data starts with the MLS. All of your property data is entered into the MLS by the listing broker, agent, or administrator, along with photos, and possibly some .pdf attachments, like seller’s disclosures. Once… [Read The Article…]
Why you need to list on the MLS
It’s no secret within the real estate world that agents who specialize in “listing” homes rely heavily on other agents to actually sell them. Why is that? Because the MLS (Multiple Listing System) does the heavy lifting for them. For the most part, sellers are unaware of this important fact and hire a traditional agent… [Read The Article…]
The “For Sale By Owner” Solution
Saving money selling your property might be one of the most important factors to home sellers in today’s uncertain economic climate. It’s only human nature to want to try doing something on your own, but this could be why so many FSBO’s fail. Our service is unique, and provides you with right tools to save… [Read The Article…]
How to change the ShurLok lock box combination
In this video, we explain how to customize or change the combination of your ShurLok lock box to a unique custom code. Take a look and feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions.