When you’ve made the choice to sell your home with the help of a flat fee MLS broker who can help your home get the exposure it needs to sell there’s something very important to keep in mind: not all of these brokerages and services are the same.

When you’re choosing a broker who can add your home to the multiple listing service database, make sure that you know what you’re getting into:

  • Make sure that you really are getting a flat fee service and that there aren’t going to be hidden charges down the line - including some sort of commission that you would have to pay.
  • Make sure that you have options and that you know which options are available to you. In other words, most flat fee brokers will offer different services that come at different price points. Look at each service they offer and pick the one that’s right for your needs.
  • Look for a brokerage that has been around for a while so that you’re getting a reputable service. Keep in mind, you’re listing this way to help you sell, not to be taken advantage of.

In other words, before you choose a service, look to see what you’re going to get. Look at past client reviews, company reputations and the services that are available so that you can be sure you’re getting the best flat fee MLS package that’s available to you.