Monday, May 14, 2007

60 Minutes Questions the Full Service 6% Commission

There are many alternatives to the 6% commission and we think you as a consumer should understand them all.

Some sellers really need to pay 6% and receive the services provided by a full service agent but for the rest of you there are many options available.

60 minutes ran a special on Sunday evening describing the programs available through a discount broker in Washington. Their program provides sellers with an alternative to 6% but we feel you need to know that there are even greater savings to be had for the same service.

Our Extended Listing Program provides Sellers with all the tools necessary to get their home sold including Broker assistance with their transaction from beginning to end. The seller pays one flat fee of $999 and received the following:
  • Listing in the Multiple Listing Service until sold with unlimited changes
  • Yard arm and sign professionally installed with rider for your phone number so buyers can contact you directly for property information (posting unavailable in some areas)
  • Flyer box installed on sign
  • Up to 15 photos submitted to the MLS - photos submitted by Seller
  • Electronic MLS lock box rental for the duration of the listing
  • Listing on Realtor.com, FlatList.com and many local real estate company websites including Winderemere.com, Johnlscott.com, etc.
  • Color Flyer emailed to seller to print as needed
  • 2 directional arrows
  • All required state and federal Seller's disclosures provided
  • Broker support available for assistance with offers from Agents. Ongoing transaction support until closing including all necessary addendums, dislcosure statements, verifcation of earnest money and escrow setup and title order.
  • Blank purchase and sale forms to be used if Seller find a Buyer not represented by a Buyer’s Agent. If Seller sells the property to their own buyer not represented by an agent, Flat List RE will not assist in that transaction.

The price of this package can't be beat by any competitor in the market today.


Too good to be true? Call us and we will be happy to give you references who have used this program to sell more than one home!