What is a Flat Fee MLS Listing Service and how is it different from a traditional full service real estate agency ?
A traditional real estate company will require you to sign a contract that pays them a commission of up to 6% of your homes selling price. In return they agree to place your home in the MLS, hold open houses, schedule showings, help with the contract negotiation process and handle the transaction. The Listing agent usually splits (Co-Ops) the commission 50/50 with the Buyer’s agent. Listing with a traditional real estate company rarely helps you sell your home any faster. Only less than 5% of all listings are actually sold by the Listing agent. It’s a combination of proper pricing and sufficient exposure that will sell your home. The MLS provides the necessary exposure to sell your home quickly and for the most money. With the purchase of our Flat Rate MLS Listing program and guidance, you (the seller) can cut their total commission in half by doing most of the work (like scheduling showings, holding open houses, placing any additional advertisements if needed, and handling the negotia
