Virtual tours provide sellers a chance to show off their homes to those who might not be able to make it to an open house. Similarly, virtual tours offer buyers a chance to see whether or not a home is of interest to them - something that is particularly useful when they are moving to a new area.
And, as virtual tours become increasing popular ways of showing and seeing a home, new trend emerge. Among them are photo tours and a talking house tour.
What is a talking house? It’s a chance for buyers to place a call at their convenience - 24 hours a day - to hear details about a property. In addition, the call will allow them to hear about special features, get your contact information and access to info about mortgage lenders.
But more importantly, it’s another way to market your home.
Flat Fee Realty
Learn more about virtual tours and the talking house program from IHS Realty.
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Sellers are saving thousands using flat fee MLS
Saving thousands in equity, while maximizing marketing potential seems to be the motivating factor for home sellers that enlist the services of a flat fee MLS broker. Savvy home owners have quickly come to realize the valuable savings advantage offered by these types of flat fee MLS service providers and discount realtors. Flat fee MLS and discount providers offer the same exposure through the MLS and public websites as any traditional agent with the only difference being, homeowners maintain complete control over the showing and contract negotiation process. With flat fee MLS, customers are afforded the same ancillary services such as home warranties, virtual tours, open houses, and broker assistance (usually available for an additional fee.)
Virginia turns to Buyers’ market
Virginia home sales have dropped 12 percent from March 2005 marking the seventh consecutive month of decline. While some areas reported increases in the number of closed transactions overall the state declined. "Home price appreciation is cooling with a single-digit change in median price appreciation from last year" according to VAR President Kit Hale. Inventory is up and urgency is down leaving buyers with more choices and a longer timeframe for decision making. In a buyers’ market sellers flat fee MLS can be an advantageous way to market a home for sale. Flat fee MLS allows a seller to keep the most equity from there home sale, so in a buyers’ market when prices may drop flat fee MLS provides maximum equity. Not only that, but flat fee MLS provides a way to strategically price your home more competitively than other homes in the area compensating for exaggerated realtor fees. Pricing is not the only advantageous tool of flat fee MLS and flat fee brokers, as virtual tours, multiple photos, and public websites are another perck of flat fee MLS.
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