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Should I go Flat Rate?

There are basically two choices you have once you have decided to list your home in the MLS system: Flat Rate, such as with our company, or Traditional.  Below is a chart to help you understand the difference between the two.

Our Flat Rate MLS

Traditional MLS

Similarities
  • MLS Listing on your local MLS by a licensed Real Estate Company, us!
  • MLS Listing on your local MLS by a licensed Real Estate Company.
  • Exposure on all internet sites for your local MLS area.
  • Exposure on all internet sites for your local MLS area.
  • No need to worry about contracts. The buyers agent will bring you the written offer.  However if you find your own buyer, you are supplied with all of the forms, contracts and disclosures you will need!
  • No need to worry about contracts. Your agent will bring you the written offer. 

Differences
  • We charge a flat rate of only $375.00
  • They will usually charge a percentage of the homes selling price.  This can typically be anywhere from 3-4%.
  • You are able to market and sell your home yourself.  If you find your own buyer you will not owe a commission to anyone.
  • You are not able to sell your home yourself.  Even if you find your own buyer, the Real Estate listing agency is entitled to a commission.
  • You schedule your own appointments and showings, around your schedule.
  • They will schedule appointments and showings of the home around their schedule.
  • You are able to do your own advertising and conduct your own open houses.
  • They will sometimes provide newspaper advertising and conduct open houses.
  • You set your own home price.  Please see our helpful links page for information on pricing your home right.
  • They will suggest the price your home should be listed at.

As you can see, there are many similarities and differences between listing your home with a Flat Rate Real Estate company and a Traditional one.  By choosing flat rate MLS listing, you will not only be saving a lot of money, you will also be choosing a Real Estate company that understands what it is like to sell your home yourself and will help you along the way as much or as little as you want. 

 

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