Selling a home - particularly when buyers a little bit more reluctant than they’ve been in the past and the mortgage industry is trying to resolve a few issues - can be a challenge. Given the high cost associated with listing agents’ commissions, more sellers are thinking about going it on their own - but not alone.

Instead, they are making the choice to sell with flat fee MLS because they know that it will help their home get the exposure that it needs to attract prospective buyers. Still it’s a good idea to keep in mind that there are ways of making your home more attractive to prospective buyers.

Recognize that you want to be sure that you’re setting the right price for your home: the right price is almost as effective a marketing tool as having your home listed in the MLS. If you’re home is not priced correctly - based on its features and the neighborhood that it’s in - it’s not going to sell.

Likewise, it’s important to keep in mind that there are some changes you may need to make to your home to make it more appealing to buyers. You might love having your dining room painted red, but buyers may be looking for a more neutral canvas - something that will be easier for them to work with. A fresh coat of paint is a simple thing that can make your home sell faster (as can making a few repairs here and there - like replacing the old faucet in the bathroom sink or fixing cracks in the driveway), so make sure that you’re looking around and looking at your home with fresh eyes - not with the overlooking eye of familiarity.

Know what the market is like. Know what you’re going to need to do to sell your home. And, when you’re selling with flat fee MLS, make sure that you’re working with a broker who will help you through the process.