The Multiple Listing Service (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.
MLS provides the biggest marketing advantage in selling homes. Listing your home on the MLS is crucial if you are serious about selling!
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!
Yes and yes. According to the National Association of Realtors, approximately 80% of all U.S. homes are sold through realtors using the MLS. Also, homes listed on the MLS average net proceeds of 7% higher than homes sold for sale by owner.
The MLS will give you maximum exposure -- the key to a successful transaction. There is no other effective way to sell your property and be successful.
1. Pick a listing plan, or you may us direct at 208-386-2992 2. After you submit payment, you will then be directed to the listing steps. 3. You will download the forms, fill out and either scan and email them back to [email protected] or fax to 208-468-3211. 4. Your sign and lockbox will be shipped to you within 24-48 business hours. 5. Once we have received all your faxed documents and photos, we will have your home listed within 24-48 business hours. 6. Please email photos in jpg format to [email protected] NOTE: Photos must be .jpg. We will put them in a logical order, but if you want them in a specific order, name each photo something like: 1front, 2kitchen, 3livingroom and so on. 7. Once we have your home listed, we will email you a copy of your listing. NOTE: Our company is a direct lister and broker -- not a referral company like many "For Sale By Owner" websites.
These are companies that collect money (many times illegally), take a cut and refer you to a broker in your state. The main problem for you, as a customer, is that you do not get to ask questions or interview the broker before you pay. These referral companies are not interested in finding the best broker to serve you; they are ONLY interested in finding the cheapest broker to maximize their profit! They constantly search for different brokers that work cheap. In fact, they have an open bidding process to find the cheapest brokers and often the worst brokers to work with. The brokers they refer you to often provide terrible customer service. Because they work so cheap, they will try to up-sell you on many vital services.
Many of these 3rd party referral sites are under investigation by various state departments of real estate and real estate commissions.
It's simple: Always call a company before you list. Research your listing broker. When you call, simply ask, "Are you my listing broker, or will you be referring me out to some other broker?" Known referral sites are: forsalebyowner.com, owners.com, mlsmyhome.com & others. The BBB has, in fact, revoked some of their certifications due to terrible customer service.
Legitimate Idaho real estate companies are required by the Idaho Real Estate Commission to display the listing brokerage on their website. It is important that you know who your listing broker will be before paying.
We are NOT a 3rd party referral site! Your listing brokerage is Lowes Flat Fee Realty. Your listing broker is Roger Lowe DB#20447 (since 2005).
Broker networking is where brokers give each other permission to share their listings on each other's websites. Your listing will be displayed on other local real estate company active listings personal websites. Thus, a buyer working with another real estate company who does a search will have your listing in the database.
Yes. There is no way to tell how much you paid to get on the MLS. Regardless of who you listed with, or what you paid, your listing will look no different from any other listing in form and style.
No, but realtors depend on quick access. Because they show many homes within a very short period of time, access to your home may make a difference. We strongly recommend a realtor lockbox.
