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What is the Multiple Listing Service?
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Does the MLS provide the biggest marketing advantage in selling
houses.
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Is this the same Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to which all
area Realtors belong?
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Will my listing appear on the Web Sites of
other local Real Estate Companies?
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Will my property be listed on the Internet?
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With your Flat Fee Listing plan I pay a flat
fee of $3,500.00 on the "listing" but do I still have to pay
a "selling agent"?
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If I find my own buyer, will I still have to pay a
selling commission?
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Will Realtors contact you or me for a showing?
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How long is the MLS listing period?
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Must I have a lockbox?
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Do I have control over flyer information?
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Do I have control over all listing information?
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How do I make changes to my listing?
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Will my listing look the same as a full listing
commission to a traditional agent?
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Is it true that Realtors using the Multiple
Listing Service (MLS) sell most houses and that they usually
sell for a higher price?
What is the Multiple Listing Service?
The
Multiple Listing Service (referring as MLS) is the National Association
of Realtors (NAR) computerized list of homes currently for
sale. This is an exclusive tool, only available to the
700,000 members of the NAR. The MLS is the primary tool used
by Realtors to find homes for their buyers, and for most
Realtors and buyers, it is the only tool they need to find
the right home for them. Realtors search the MLS daily to
find potential matches for their buyers, thus when new
listings are entered, they are immediately evaluated by
thousands of Realtors with prospective buyers, making your
house rapidly popular.
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Does the MLS provide the biggest marketing advantage in selling
houses?
Yes,
the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is
responsible for 75% of home sales! This kind of
exposure to buyers is not available anywhere else. You
maximize your chances of selling your property more quickly
and at a better price when it is listed in the MLS. When
your property is in the MLS your property receives the broad
coverage of a large number of realty offices that have
access via computer to your home's availability, price and
features.
Being
listed on the Realtors MLS enables you to take advantage of
the power of thousands of Realtors in your area. That means
more exposure for you!
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Is this the same Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
to which all area Realtors belong?
Yes. All participating MLS Realtors belong to their local association of
Realtors. Wherever you may be located, we will have a
Nationwide Network of Realtors and will place you in the
proper MLS for your area.
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Will my listing appear on the Web Sites of
other local Real Estate Companies?
Broker
networking is where brokers give each other permission to
share their listings on each other�s web sites. Your listing
could be displayed on other local real estate company active
listings personal web sites. Thus a buyer working with
another real estate company who does a search will have your
listing in the database.
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Will my property be listed on the Internet?
Yes. Your property will be listed on
www.Realtor.com,
www.HomeSeekers.com and
www.realtysavers.net and other real estate websites for
free. These Top 3 most active Internet web sites will give
you national exposure to out-of-state homebuyers. This
exposure can be a vital component in selling your home
quickly and for the best price. These websites will obtain
your listing directly from the MLS.
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With your Flat Fee Listing plan I pay a flat
fee of $3,500.00 on the "listing" but do I still have to pay
a "selling agent?"
Yes. Any Realtor bringing a ready, willing, & able buyer with a
satisfactory contract will be due a small "selling"
commission of your choice, typical Buyer agent commission up
to 3% of the selling price.
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If I find my own buyer, will I still have to
pay a selling commission?
No.
You still maintain the right to sell
your home on your own. If you find your own buyer, you will
not be obligated to pay a commission on the sale.
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Will Realtors contact you or me for a showing?
Contact Realty Savers. Other realtor�s will call Realty Savers in
advance showing or a preview of your home.
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How long is the MLS listing period?
The listing
can be for up to 1 year but may vary in different counties.
You can cancel the listing at any time without any
penalty.
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Must I have a lockbox?
Yes, most Realtors depend on quick access and convenience. Realtors show
many homes within a very short period of time, access to
your home may make a difference. We strongly recommend a
Realtor lockbox.
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Do I have control over flyer information?
Yes. The Realty Savers has 5 choice templates.
The forms are very well designed and covers most
every detail about your property. In some cases you are
allowing to customize.
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Do I have control over all listing information?
No. The Realty Savers has one-choice template and the MLS has 3-choice
templates. You cannot customize. The forms are very well
designed and covers most every detail about your property.
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How do I make changes to my listing?
You may make multiple changes to your listing by contacting your local
Realty Savers?agent.
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Will my listing look the same as a full listing
commission to a traditional agent?
Yes. Your listing is a full listing service from Realty Savers and
look the same as all the other listings on your local
MLS.
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Is it true that Realtors using the Multiple
Listing Service (MLS) sell most houses and that they usually
sell for a higher price?
Yes, it's true on both accounts.
According to the National Association of Realtors,
approximately 75% of all U.S. homes are sold through
Realtors using the MLS and homes listed on the MLS average
net proceeds of 7% higher than homes sold for sale by owner.
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