Questions? Discover more about what Discount Listing has to offer by exploring some of the most frequently asked questions. If you have any questions that are not addressed here, please feel free to contact us directly or find us on our social media platforms.
A: We pride ourselves on making our terms very transparent. We require a low upfront administrative fee and request a 6 month commitment to sell your house. We take care of preparing your house to go on the market with pricing strategy, photography and market analysis. While promoting your house to attract buyers, listing on the MLS and marketing through our network and online/offline channels. All while protecting your interests through negotiations, contract writing and closing coordination.
A: No, if a 2.5-3% commission is offered to the buyers agent, a realtor won’t avoid a Discount Listing. They get the same amount whether it's a traditional real estate agent or Discount Listing.
A: Yes, There are certain states with minimum service laws require licensed real estate companies to offer a complete set of services like providing counsel and negotiating offers rather than just listing your home on the MLS like one time fee services.
A: Yes, you can save money and other services could be a good option if you’re interested in FSBO. When using other services, you will be performing the tasks yourself or they may not be offered, so it’s not always worth your time. You can try the FSBO route using another service and if it doesn’t work, hire Discount Listing.
A: Working with a one time fee brokerage firm, beware though, these firms usually only provide basic services such as listing your property on MLS for a one time fee paid upfront. If you need help with making a counteroffer or marketing your property, they generally won’t assist you.
Q: Can't I Work With a Negotiated Commission Realtor
A: Realtors that are willing to charge a lower commission typically offer less services or access to them. Their fees are generally lower because they either lack experience, desperate for a commission, you have to reduce services offered or reduce their time commitment to the transaction. This leaves you vulnerable to not receiving the service or price for your home sale..
A: Yes, you can avoid paying realtor fees and the main way to do this is by selling your property yourself without using an agent. Realtor fees are the compensation realtors receive after assisting you to sell or buy a home. It’s also the percentage of your home’s selling price and is split with the agent of the buyer. Traditional agents charge 3% for the buyer and listing sides, which amounts to 6%.
A: You can save up to 6% of your property’s value if you opt to sell your home yourself instead of using a real estate agent. Typically, that’s more than $30,000 for the average property. However, you will have to do difficult things agents charge you for like accessing the MLS database, scheduling showings and negotiating offers. There have been many different studies showing that homes sold by the owner result in a final sales price that is less than the commission most agents charge.
A: We wanted to help homeowners keep more money in their pockets when selling their home. We understand the costs involved and wanted to allow sellers to utilize this money more for themselves and their family.