Flat Fee MLS Service
Market on the multiple listing service (MLS) at a $377 Discounted Rate!
Owners’ Flat Fee MLS listings are featured by many of the largest online real estate sites including Realtor.com® (the country’s largest national real estate website) Yahoo!®, MSN® and AOL® - giving you the widest exposure to millions of buyers.
- Still Sell 'By Owner'
Retain the right to sell FSBO and pay no commission if you find a buyer without an agent.
- Control Commissions
Decide up front how much commission to pay a buyer’s agent – generally 2% - 3%.
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 What is the MLS? |
Benefits of Advertising with our Flat Fee MLS
- Six month listing on the local MLS showing property information and photos.
- National exposure on Realtor.com, the country's largest real estate website.
- Premium FSBO listing on Owners.com with photos, active until sold status, highlighted in search results, printable color brochures and 24/7 support.
- Exposure on nationwide real estate websites such as Yahoo!®, MSN® and AOL®.
- Toll-free customer service 7 days a week. Call 1-800-598-6646.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)?
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The MLS is a database of homes for sale. Agents use the MLS to find homes for the buyers that they represent. Listing a home on the MLS notifies all local brokers that your home is for sale. Only licensed real estate agents and brokers can list property for sale in the MLS.
- How Much Does the Flat Fee MLS Cost?
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The cost of the flat fee MLS is a one-time fee of $377. You pay no commission.
- What is the Listing Length?
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The flat fee MLS listing period is 6 months. It may be extended for an additional fee. In some cases longer listings are possible. MLS listings can be cancelled at any time by written request.
- What is the Role of Listing Agent?
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Only licensed real estate agents can place homes in the MLS. We have a national network of experienced flat-fee MLS brokers who will prepare the paperwork and place your home in your local MLS. They do not charge a commission; your only cost is a one-time fee of $377 for the service.
- Who Handles the Forms and Paperwork?
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All the necessary listing forms and disclosures will be provided by the local broker. They can be emailed, faxed, mailed, and in some cases, completed online. Once an order is placed, the information will be forwarded to the local agent who will contact you to review the listings details.
- Are There Any Seller’s Agent Commissions?
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No. You pay only a flat fee to the listing agent.
- Are There Buyer's Agent Commissions?
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Yes. If an agent sees a listing and brings a buyer, you must pay the buyer's agent a commission if you accept the offer. You decide how much commission to offer as part of the MLS listing process. The commission you're willing to pay is stated on the MLS listing. It is NOT negotiated on an agent by agent basis. We recommend offering a commission between 2 – 3% since listings will be competing with others for agent's attention.
- What if I Find a Buyer Myself? Will I have to pay any commissions?
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No. No commissions are owed if you find the buyer.
- Whose Phone Number is on the MLS?
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The MLS listing will display both the agent's contact information and in most states, yours as well. When the listing agent receives inquiries about your property, the interested parties will be directed to you to set up showings and discuss details about your property. Realtor.com does not allow seller's phone numbers to appear in their listings.
- How Soon Will My Listing Appear After I Sign Up?
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An agent from our flat fee MLS network will call or email within 2 - 7 business hours (not including weekends) after an order is placed. The agent will send all the forms required to complete the MLS listing. Once these forms are completed and faxed or emailed back to the agent, the listing will be in the MLS in 24 – 48 hours (excluding weekends). So orders placed on Monday can easily be listed by Wednesday. However, orders placed Thursday or Friday may not be listed until the following week. Once listed in the MLS it takes Realtor.com 2 – 5 business days to upload a listing to their site. This is an automatic upload and can't be speeded up.
- How Many People Will See My Listing?
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Just like any agent-sponsored listing, a flat fee MLS listing will receive free national exposure on the Realtor.com® website with a color photo and description. The website is open to the public and is the most heavily trafficked real estate website on the internet. Only properties listed in the MLS can appear on Realtor.com. In addition, MLS listings are featured on Yahoo!®, MSN® AOL® and other real estate websites that attract millions of potential buyers.
- What About Photos?
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Upload digital photos of the exterior and interior of the house. If necessary, hard copy photos can be scanned but will slow down the process. The photos need to be saved in a .jpg file, ideally 640 x 480 pixels. Email the photos to the flat fee MLS agent. Number of photos allowed on the MLS varies by county.
- Can I Get More Help from the Agent?
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Almost all the agents in our flat fee MLS network will provide additional services including contract review, negotiating, and close of sale. These services are subject to additional fees. If you are interested in extra services, please call us at 1-800-598-6646 for assistance.
- Do I live in a Jurisdiction requiring additional fees?
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In a select few areas, local state laws require that agents provide additional services to home sellers which result in some additional fees. All Flat Fee MLS providers in a given jurisdiction are subject to the same rules. If you live in the area listed below, please call 800-598-6646 for full details.
If you accept an offer from a buyer without an agent, additional fees DO NOT apply.
Iowa: The City of Council Bluffs requires full service representation.
Georgia: Atlanta and surrounding areas, the FMLS (First Multiple Listing Service) charges a small fee at closing.
- If I have a Yard Sign, can I still use it?
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In most states Yes, but due to local regulation, the use of FSBO signs are not allowed in your yard when listed on the MLS in the following states: AL, AR, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, NY, OH, SC, TN & UT. In these cases, alternative signs can be provided by your flat fee agent if desired.
Note: MLS Services Not Currently Available in South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming.
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How Flat Fee MLS Works
- A licensed real estate broker from our Flat Fee MLS network will contact you.
- Sign a ‘No Commission’ listing agreement with the agent - one Flat Fee covers everything!
- Then provide listing information and a photo which the agent places on the MLS.
It's that simple!
US Government Approved
- A recent US Department of Justice study found that “Consumers Can Save Thousands of Dollars in Commissions” by using a flat fee mls service when selling their home.
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See their findings here.
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