Common Questions
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1. What is the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)?
2. Can I be placed on the MLS for longer than 6 months?
3. Why will Real Estate Agents Show my Property?
4. Will my Property be seen via Internet Search Engines?
5. What if I locate a buyer for my property on my own?
6. What happens when potential buyers call regarding my property?
7. How many photos can I list on the MLS?
8. Does the buyers agent assist with the offer paperwork?
9. How many forms do I have to fill out to get my property listed on the MLS?
10. How many potential customers will see my ad?
11. How do I confirm that all my listing information is accurate?
12. How do I find property that is listed for sale online?
What is the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)?
The MLS is an extensive database of information on real estate properties listed by Realtors.
When a buyer contacts a Realtor regarding a home purchase, the agent will search the MLS for properties meeting their criteria. By listing your home in the MLS - agents will show your property because you promise to pay a commission at closing to the agent that brings you a qualified buyer
95% of all properties are found and are sold through the MLS.
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Can I be placed on the MLS for longer than 6 months?
Yes. At the end of the first 6 month time period we can renew your listing for a nominal charge.
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Why will Real Estate Agents Show my Property?
Real Estate agents use the MLS system to locate properties that match their buyer’s criteria. When an agent matches their buyer’s criteria to your property, they will see that there is a commission payable for the sale of your property. This commission will be the motivation for the real estate agent to direct their buyers to your property.
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Will my property be seen Via Internet Search Engines?
Your property will be listed on various independent web sites including the largest www.Realtor.com. The MLS Listing will be available within minutes of our entry. It usually takes 3-7 days for your listing to appear on all the public web sites.
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What if I locate a buyer for my property on my own?
Or Can I sell my home myself? Yes! Unlike traditional real estate you do reserve the right to show and sell your property yourself - if you sell your home yourself without the help of a Realtor you pay NO COMMISSION!
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What happens when potential buyers call regarding my property? Will they receive my information from the listing agent or can I expect to handle all showings and calls?
Your contact information is provided in the MLS information available to Realtors. The listing is notated as an open listing with the owner being the primary contact.
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How many photos can I list on the MLS?
MLS listings are allowed up to 8 photo's of your property. We include 1 with our listing package.
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Does the buyers agent assist with the offer paperwork?
The Buyer's agent should assist in the offer, please call us if any questions arise.
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How many forms do I have to fill out to get my property listed on the MLS?
There are two simple forms you will need to complete standard Listing Agreement and the property description worksheet .
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How many potential customers will see my ad?
95 percent of home buyers are now using the Internet. Your home will be viewed by potentially millions Your home will be available for viewing through realtor.com, owners.com and hundreds of more Real Estate website that pull the Data right from the MLS .
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How do I check to make sure all the information on my listing is accurate?
After entry into the MLS database you will be supplied with an MLS number which corresponds to your listing. Review all the data and if corrections or changes need to be made simply email us your request.
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How do I find my property that is listed for sale online?
We will supply you with an MLS number associated with your property, simply enter that in to any of the many home location sites and your property will appear
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