Home Selling Alternatives

With the days of purchasers waiting in line to put an offer on a home long behind, what is the best option for home sellers? Traditional agents argue this is the time where their services are most valuable, thus their commissions most secure. Contrary to that point discount services believe a soft, or slow market is when their services are most beneficial, jeopardizing the commission structure of the industry. When you consider your home sales price is going to level off in a slower market it would stand to reason a discount broker, or flat fee MLS company would provide the advantage. By saving 3% upfront on the listing side of the transaction, you have significantly more freedom in pricing, and the commission being offered to agents while keeping more equity in your home. Furthermore, with the savings you experience through flat fee MLS you have the opportunity to spend more in terms of marketing, whether through local print or additional public websites. With a traditional agent you are going to be giving away 6% in commissions, minimizing your equity and losing the control you would otherwise have over your home sale.