About your listing broker


After a career as an officer in Special Forces with the United State Army, Chris began his full-time adventure in real estate in 1992 and started his own brokerage in 1997. In 1999 and 2000 Chris tested several models designed to improve consumer satisfaction with the real estate sales experience, and in 2001 Chris implemented the Flat Fee MLS concept.

In 2011 Chris was elected to the University Place City Council. He has served on the State Department of Licensing Task Force 18.85, which reviewed Washington’s law of real estate licensing; on US Congressman Adam Smith’s Technology Advisory Council; on the Northwest Multiple Listing Service By-Laws Committee; as a Director of Seattle King County REALTORS® and Washington REALTORS®; as a Director of Fircrest Golf Club; and as a member of the University Place Economic Development Commission and Traffic Impact Fee ad hoc committee. Chris is a graduate of Niagara University.

Flat Fee MLS FSBO




List FSBO on the MLS for a flat fee

MLS Flat Fee selling as a for sale by owner (FSBO) in without listing on the MLS can be very difficult. The majority of by owner listings use a real estate agent. It's challenging to market your house without the MLS. We believe that the most effective strategy to sell a property is to list for a flat cost on the MLS. The top flat fee brokers in the country are provided by Flat Fee MLS Group. Listing on the MLS and setting an accurate price for your house are essential to selling it quickly and for top dollar.


 

Nationwide Flat Fee MLS

Best Flat Fee MLS Brokers


The first nationwide flat fee MLS association of independent real estate brokers is called Flat Fee Group, LLC. For a small flat price, we list your property on numerous national and local real estate websites, including Realtor.com, Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Homes.com, and many more. The multiple listing service, also known as the MLS, is another resource we use. 

All brokers and agents with Flat Fee Group are independent and not a 3rd party referral site. You can call and interview your broker before you list. Many flat fee mls companies you find on the internet are 3rd party referral sites, meaning they take your listing and refer out to a broker in your state. The problem with 3rd party referral sites, you cannot interview your broker before listing and most of the time, they pick the broker willing to work for the least amount of money. You want a good flat fee mls broker, so choose Flat Fee Group and feel confident you are getting the right listing broker.

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Washington Flat Fee MLS Listing

 



Does Washington flat fee listing really work?

Flat Fee Listing is the best way to sell.  Listing for a flat fee is where a seller enters into a listing agreement with a real estate broker who accepts a flat fee rather than a percentage of the sale price for the listing side of the transaction. You can offer a buyer agent commission as low as 1%. Most sellers offer 2-3%. The buyer's broker company is still typically offered a percentage though that could be a flat fee as well. A discount Washington REALTOR® flat fee MLS brokerage typically unbundles the services a traditional real estate brokerage offers and list the property for sale in the local multiple listing service (MLS) a la carte without requiring the seller to use its services for valuation assistance, negotiating, transaction management and showing accompaniment. See our state and city local Flat Fee MLS brokers. Most flat fee brokers do offer full service brokerage services. Many flat fee brokers are limited service brokers but we offer full service brokerage as well. 
 

 

What is Washington flat fee MLS Listing?

Flat fee MLS (Multiple Listing Service) real estate in  Washington is a type of real estate listing service that allows property owners to list their properties for sale on the MLS for a flat fee, rather than paying a traditional real estate agent a percentage of the sale price as commission.

In this model, the property owner takes on many of the responsibilities that a traditional agent would handle, such as handling showings, negotiations, and preparing and executing the sales contract. However, by paying a flat fee to list on the MLS, the property owner has access to the same pool of potential buyers as if they had hired a full-service agent.

The cost of a discount flat fee MLS listing can vary depending on the company and the services offered, but it is typically much lower than the traditional commission-based model.

If you're considering a Washington flat fee MLS listing, it's important to understand the responsibilities involved and to weigh the potential savings against the time and effort required to handle the sale process on your own. Additionally, it's a good idea to research different companies to compare their services, fees, and reputation before making a decision.


 

Washington For Sale By Owner - FSBO

In the for sale by owner MLS ®, the listing agreement between the real estate broker's company and the property owner typically requires the broker to enter the property into the Washington MLS and provide other contracted services, with the broker acting as what the traditional industry has coined a "limited service broker". However, the flat fee industry prefers the term a la carte broker because the services are not limited. Instead freedom of choice is expanded to allow sellers to pick from a menu of services.

Within the nontraditional real estate services market, there are multiple programs offered to sellers that share the common objective of saving the consumer money by reducing the overall expense of selling real estate. A "nontraditional service" does not automatically entail "limited service" or entry only Washington MLS listing. For instance, some full-service brokers list properties under a full-service agreement but charge a "flat rate" that is not a percentage of the sales price.


 

Washington Discount Real Estate Agents


Flat Fee MLS REALTOR®
 

For Sale By Owner MLS  Washington ( Multiple Listing Service in) is not  different from traditional real estate brokerage services. Because the  Washington MLS requires a listing agreement between a real estate broker and property owner, the rapid explosion of discount flat fee service providers has created a gap in the States developing laws governing flat fee services provided by real estate broker.

 

Washington Flat Fee MLS REALTORS® vs. Traditional Agents

The main differences flat fee Washington Multiple Listing Service and traditional services, flat fee allows the seller to sell as a for sale by owner in and not pay a commission. With traditional commissioned real estate agents, if you sell your own property, you will own the agent a high commission. Flat fee listing allows the customer to sell as a for sale by owner and with an agent, having the best of both worlds.

 

Flat Fee Listing & For Sale By Owner in Washington

You are not a for sale by owner FSBO on the MLS, you are listed with an agent but still have the option to sell your own property without paying a buyer agent commission. We are a discount real estate broker from the normal 6% commission. Flat Rate or Washington Flat Fee MLS listing services have been around for years but is fast becoming more popular when selling your property.

 

A flat fee MLS listing (Multiple Listing Service) REALTOR ® is a real estate agent who charges a fixed fee company for listing a property on the MLS, which is a database of properties available for sale or rent. The MLS is a powerful tool used by real estate agents to help sell homes by giving them exposure to a wider audience.

In traditional real estate transactions, the seller typically pays a commission to the listing agent and the buyer's agent. However, with a flat fee MLS realtor, the seller pays a predetermined fee to the listing agent for listing the property on the MLS and providing some additional services, but the seller is responsible for handling most other aspects of the sale, such as showing the property, negotiating with buyers, and managing the closing process.

Flat Rate REALTORS® can be a good option for sellers who want to save money on selling home but still want the benefits of listing their property on the MLS. However, it's important to choose a reputable flat fee MLS realtor who provides the necessary services and support to help you sell your home effectively. The brokers in Flat Fee Group are some of the best discount real estate agents in the country.

 

 



 

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Frequently Asked Questions

In Washington, Flat Fee Group has been recognized one of the leading flat fee companies. They are a nationwide group of REALTORS® who are flat fee brokers. Each broker is state licensed and you'll be dealing directly with that person.
Flat Fee MLS is likely the best method of selling property listings. Full service flat fee brokers will offer you the exact same standard of service as from a traditional 6% broker.
There may be two reasons that everyone don't list for a flat fee. For one, many sellers have not heard of Flat Fee MLS listing, and those who have been aware think it is something different than conventional listings. There is nothing different with a flat fee listing service besides paying a lot less for the exact same service.