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What is the Multiple Listing Service ? The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the key to Home-Sales Success. The MLS lists the vast majority of real estate listings which are listed "for sale" by real estate brokers and their agents. All types of real estate property are listed in the real estate multiple listing service; houses, townhomes, condominiums, commercial property, lots, acreage and even rental properties. Statistics show that homes listed on the MLS sell faster. "The MLS" is the secret to success of real estate sales, directly responsible for about 4 out of 5 sales nationwide. About 85% of home buyers use a REALTOR® to help them locate a property. When a potential buyer contacts a Real Estate Agent regarding a home purchase, the Agent will search the MLS for homes matching the buyers' desires, wants and needs.

Is there an "MLS" which may be used by owners selling themselves, without a REALTOR® ? NO. There is no FSBO MLS System. The general public is not allowed to use the REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Only a State Licensed REALTOR® Member may access and use their local MLS and list a property for sale, or find homes for buyers. This is the same MLS used by REALTORS® in your area, the same as the one you will be listed in, which is accessed by local Agents in your area.

Is the MLS the best way to sell my home? Yes, the vast majority of homes are sold through the MLS due to the large network of REALTORS® working with home buyers. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reports homes listed by REALTORS® result in a higher net price to the Sellers compared to "FSBO" home sale transactions.

Will Realtors Show and Sell my home even though I paid for a Flat Fee Listing ? Yes. Your MLS Flat Fee Listing will look exactly the same as any other listing. There is no way to tell how much you paid to get on the MLS. Regardless of whom you listed with or what you paid, your listing will look no different from any other listing in form and style. The listing commission is not shown. The listing brokers name appears on the MLS. Our flat fee listing method gets your property on the same MLS used by your local REALTORS®. Your listing will appear the same as all other MLS property listings.

Will Realtors show and sell my home if I am not listed with their company? Yes. The main purpose of MLS is for REALTORS to sell each other's listings.

How important is it that the listing realtor's office be in my area for my home to sell? It does not matter. It's merely an often-used false marketing method to make you believe it makes a difference so that you end-up listing with them. Comparatively few potential buyers reside in your area. Most buyers come from another part of town, another city, or out-of-state. Even if a prospective buyer happens to live nearby, why would location of the listing broker make any difference at all? Keep in mind, a buyer who comes via The MLS in all likelihood already has a REALTOR® who is working with them. A buyer rarely hires the Listing Agent. If the Buyer's Agent needs to contact the Listing Agent they normally use the phone or fax to submit a purchase contract offer and an in-person contact is never really needed. The listing broker could be located in another city or even out-of-state, it really makes no difference.

Who will call Realtors for Showings? You, the Seller. The most common way showings are done, is the listing broker indicates showing instructions on the Multiple Listing Service. It will say "Call Owner direct to arrange for a showings" (giving your name and contact phone number) REALTORS® customarily call Owner before showing the home.

How long should I expect to be on the market? Your home should sell quickly if priced right, in a good location and shows well. The MLS & REALTOR.com® will draw maximum attention to your home.