How much money can I really save?
The typical broker’s commission is 6%. This fee is shared between the listing broker and selling broker. With the average prices of homes in Baltimore settling at around $300,000, this translates to a total commission of $18,000 of which $9,000 is earned by the listing broker and $9,000 by the selling broker. With Urban Living Realty’s Simply List, you get the advantages of a flat fee MLS listing for only $497. Even if you work with a buyer’s agent, that’s a savings of $8,500 and you can still list your home and get great advertising exposure, along with a host of other benefits. It’s an amazing way to save thousand of dollars by using flat fee MLS services. Why sign up for Flat Fee MLS Listing Service with Urban Living Realty?
You have a number of different companies to choose from when selecting a flat fee service. There are national listing companies offering flat fee in all 50 states for less money and even a local company that offers a 12 month listing. Urban Living Realty is locally owned and operated and is a licensed real estate brokerage. Our innovative marketing techniques are unmatched for a flat fee listing.   
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That’s completely up to you, but we recommend offering at least 3-4% of the sale price to be paid at closing. By offering a higher buyer broker commission rate you will encourage more buyer agents to show your home to their prospective clients.
Can I sell my home myself and not pay a buyer’s broker?
Yes, we will forward all buyer inquiries directly to you! You should know that some flat fee companies will charge a lower fee because they use the buyer inquiries as leads. Not only do we guarantee NEVER to do that, we ask that you test us just to be sure. Once your home is under contract you have the option of still receiving buyer inquiries or not, but once it has sold we will ask prospective buyer’s if we can help them find a home.
You do have to agree to work with a buyer’s agent should one have a prospect interested in your home. In either case it is required that we receive a copy of a ratified sales contract.
Does it make sense to buy or sell a home with current real estate conditions?
Today’s real estate climate is certainly different than what most of us have always expected from the buying and selling process. But many good opportunities exist for those who want to buy their first home, or are selling a current home and perhaps looking for some place new. Home selling prices in some areas have been adjusted to be more in line with buyer’s expectations, which can make a home seller feel as if they are not getting as much for their home as they believe they should. But any adjustment in their home’s final sale price is made up for when purchasing a new home at an adjusted cost as well, so in the end everyone wins. Saving commission dollars in the sale of your home can make all the difference. Real estate still stands out as a great investment for buyers and sellers.
What is a fair list price for my home?
Value when its time to sell your home is very important. With market conditions changing rapidly, pricing a home to sell is critical to your success. If you price too high showings will be few and far between and on the other hand if you price too low you risk potentially giving away hard earned equity.
Should you order a CMA? Depends. Do you have access to pull “sold” data for the last 6 months in your area? The most accurate indicator of value will be the homes sold within the past 3 months. If your local tax office keeps the records on line and up to date, you may be able to find the recent sales but you won’t know if the sale was because of a short sale, foreclosure or someone in financial difficulty. And you can also look online for current homes for sale in your area to get an idea of pricing but you won’t know really how long the house has been for sale or what showing activity there has been.
As a licensed real estate brokerage, we have access to the “sold” data in the MLS, can get the information to within one mile of your property and have direct access to the local tax records.
A licensee has the knowledge and experience to add or subtract value based on condition, upgrades etc.
For these reasons you may consider ordering a CMA for $75 through our Menu of Services. How long is the listing contract?
Our standard flat fee MLS listing is for 6 months or 180 days, but you can cancel at anytime with two business days written notice. There are companies that will list your home for as long as 12 months, but we concentrate our efforts on helping you sell your home in the most likely time frame which is when it first hits the market. You can easily extend your listing in 30 day increments for $97, and we will remind you prior to the expiration of your listing. Do I have to use PayPal?
No, you can also send in a check, money order or cashier’s check. For an immediate listing, PayPal is the simplest option. What if I need help during my listing contract?
Please see our menu of services for additional options. Pay only for the services you need. If you are unsure of your ability to handle calls, showings, negotiations and the closing process, a full service listing may be better suited for you. Flat fee services are not for everyone.
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