Frequently Asked Questions

Listing on the MLS for a flat fee is the exact same thing as listing with a 6% REALTOR®. You are just paying less money to get the exact same service. We are REALTORS® and a BROKER. Your listing looks exactly the same as all other listings. You can sell your property to someone not represented by an agent and pay a portion of the buyer agent commission, however, if an agent brings a buyer, that agent will need to be paid the full commission.  This model was built to help sellers keep more of their equity in their pockets.

We have successfully sold 100's of homes in the State of Iowa through this process and we saved past clients over $700,000 in 2020 alone!  We are on pace to save over $1 million in commissions for sellers so with that said we would love to show you the difference of working with a highly productive Agent at a fraction of the cost of another Agent who does nothing more than adding you to the MLS.

We will ship a lockbox (depending on package) and the sign will be shipped once all paperwork and payment have been made.

No, we utilize the app called ShowingTime (depending on the MLS) that all agents utilize to request showings.  We will make sure to add the seller's contact information on the app so you receive the notifications on requests and you can confirm your own showings.

All contact will be directed to me the broker as you are listed with a brokerage company.

Since you are listed on the MLS, Agents will send the offer to us and we will forward them to you to fully review.

My phone number will be on the sign as I'm the broker that is listing the property. This is an MLS requirement, so in order to stay in compliance and also to ensure that you're listing does not stick out from the rest of the listings on the market.

We started real estate in 1998. We have been doing flat fee real estate since 2000.

When clients listen to our suggestions, it is 100%. The key to selling a home is the list price. If you list your home too high, it will most likely not sell. We do this for a living every day and we know where you will maximize your money all in a fashion that will work best for you and your timeline. 

Our normal business hours are 9-5 M-F and 9-12 noon on Saturday. However, we do check emails during non-business hours 7 days a week.

 

It is posted on the MLS for agents to see.  The going rate is between 2.4%-3% based on the market area you are located at that needs to be offered to the buyer's agent that the sellers pay for.  See listing plans for exactly the payout upfront and at closing which includes the listing & buyer's coop commission.

Yes, you may cancel your listing at anytime, unless your home is under contract.

Please note - that all MLS packages are non-refundable due to the majority of work and marketing/services rendered being done upfront.

No, only a licensed REALTOR® who is member NAR (National Association of Realtors) and the local MLS board can list on the MLS. There is no other way.

No, you will owe 0.5% at closing on the listing side and the buyer's agent commission rate (typically going rate is 3%). 
Unless you take advantage of our one-time fee marketing and service fee package of $1,295 (non-refundable) all you would owe is the buyer agent fee regardless of who brings the buyer (representation or no representation).  As sellers, you do have your own customary closing fees that are due at closing that comes with selling your home.

The buyer's agent and settlement company do most of the paperwork, but we are here to ensure all listing paperwork and any other documents to follow are fully complete. 

Many sellers do use this option. However, some have never heard of listing for a flat fee and some feel there is some catch or it is too good to be true. The more research you do, you will see this is the best way to sell a property. Some people may be misled by the traditional brokerage to think that they are getting more service with a 6 or 7% option. We have many happy clients who were smart enough to go this route.

Your MLS# is generated at the time we list your property on the MLS. Once listed we will email you a PDF of the listing and MLS number.

No, as your listing looks just like all other listings on the MLS. You are listed the exact same way as all other listings. How much money you pay us to list your property is not posted on the MLS and agents are not concerned with how much you paid us, they are only concerned with how much money they will make. In most markets, we recommend a 3% buyer commission and we save you the money on the listing side! No that is smart...

No, you are not considered a For Sale By Owner as you are exclusively listed with a brokerage and now cooperating with other brokerages.

In order for us to continue to offer this service, we have to reserve the right to make all of our MLS packages non-refundable.
Once the property hits the MLS and you decide to cancel early the upfront fee is non-refundable. 

Most of the work, the marketing, and the time we put in are during the initial period of listing. We hope you understand this policy and let us know if you have any questions.

No, as your listing broker lists all across the state and not located in the same city you are asking him to list your home at.  All communication will be done by email or text.  Phone calls can potentionally be scheduled but are limited based on availability.