When searching the internet, there appear to be a lot of flat fee MLS companies. Deciding which is the best can be quite overwhelming. Be aware that many websites such as Owners.com and ForSaleByOwner.com are simply 3rd party facilitators and are not actual real estate agencies. Here is what to look for when choosing a flat fee MLS company:
Select Premium Properties, Inc.
Through Our Website Express MLS Listings.com
- We are a licensed real estate company, and we are the company that will list your home in the MLS. Our listing fee is $195 for a 6 month listing.
Other Companies
They go by many different sites and names
- They typically charge you anywhere from $400 to $600 but may not list you in the MLS. Instead, they may transfer your information to an unknown 3rd party Real Estate company to list.
Important Tip! The number one thing to look for in a flat fee company is to ensure that the company you are listing with is a fully licensed real estate company. A lot of "flat fee companies" are simply go-betweens. Many are unlicensed and, therefore, cannot list you in the MLS. They may take your money and refer you to an unknown real Real Estate company. This can create difficulties if problems arise. Select Premium Properties, Inc. is a reputable, licensed real estate company with full membership in your local Realtors MLS. We will list your home and be here to help you from start to finish with strong customer support.
- We do not ask for any payment until you have reviewed all listing documents. This allows you to go through the home information form and the MLS listing forms before you are asked to pay.
- Once your listing information has been received from our website, it goes into the MLS usually the same business day!
- We pass on all internet and phone leads to you. Since we do not work with buyers and only list homes, we will assist you in every way possible to help you sell your home.
- They may require you to pay first before they will show you the the home listing forms and agreement paperwork. This may leave you surprised at the lack of home information they ask for and any hidden fees they may have.
- Many days may go by before you are finally listed.
- They may not pass on leads to you. Other companies may try to sell the home themselves to earn any buyer's agency commission you may be offering or try to get buyer leads and sell them a different home.
Important Tip! Many public internet sites, such as Realtor.com, do not allow owner contact information to be displayed. Therefore, buyers must contact the listing agency to inquire about the home. Other companies may list your home in the MLS for a flat fee because they plan on "working the buyer's lead " instead of selling your home. This means that when a buyer contacts them about your home, they may either claim that they found the buyer for you and take any buyer's agency compensation you may be offering. Or they may try to steer them towards another home where they will again try to receive the buyer's agency commission. This may leave you unable to talk directly with anyone who has inquired about your home! Since we do not work with buyers or renters, there is no conflict of interest. We forward all of the leads we receive directly to you for contacting. We want you to sell your home/land as much as you do, and the hundreds of properties we sell every year prove it.
- Our company, Select Premium Properties, Inc., is a licensed real estate company with a professional name. Agents will not know you went "flate rate" to list in the MLS.
- We are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- We have proven results and sell hundreds of homes each year! Click Here to View Some of our Sales.
- You are assured of a high-quality listing from a very reputable real estate company, us!
- You have unlimited, free customer support via email whenever you need it. The Broker is also available by phone for broker-related questions.
- We offer you professional agency signs, lockboxes, and other marketing materials for your area. Your number goes on the sign so that you will get all the calls.
- Other companies have names that may promote dicount listing which may discourage buyer's agents from showing your home.
- Many companies are nowhere to be found on weekends and holidays.
- Other companies may sell homes occasionally. We recommend checking sales (not listings) before choosing a company.
- You are rarely assured of a high-quality listing and may not know who your real estate company will be.
- They may give you the runaround. If they are not a licensed Real Estate company, they may not know anything about your listing and may be unable to answer any questions. Broker support is rarely offered.
- They usually offer you a generic sign and lockbox that only contains their phone number, not yours.
As you can see, not all flat rate companies are the same. By listing with Select Premium Properties Inc., through you can be assured that you will get a high-quality MLS listing from a reputable real estate company.
