Showing posts with label flat fee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flat fee. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Homebuyers' Top Picks



Selling your home can be quite a daunting task. But, the truth is that you have the controlling power to really please your buyers. The key there is to learn the things that your buyers want, so as to get your home prepped up into their ideal choice. On that note, here are the three biggest turn-ons for home buyers.

Curb Appeal
They say first impressions are not always accurate. But when it comes to the business of selling homes, it all launches from first impressions. It is perhaps the make or break phase -- that's how much the power to curb matters. With it bears the so-called curb appeal.
Basically, the scenario should go like this: Your buyer arrives at your place. But even before getting close to the place, they would want to jump out of the car with so much delight exuding just with the sight of your home.

The key there is to give enough attention to the details. Your home should be much cleaner and more beautiful than it once was. Make it to the point that your home stands out from the crowd. The neighboring homes, that is.

You don't really need to spend hefty amounts at all. Just make sure you clean your driveway, the yard swept off with the fallen leaves, the porch tidied and arranged, as well as getting rid of any form of dirt and debris. Another thing is that the bushes should be trimmed properly, flowers wilted, and broken limbs of tree ridden. The only part where you get to spend is the one where you have to put up some new flowers to festoon your garden, touching up some paint for the windows when necessary, re-painting the front door with a much lighter, fresher color, as well as replacing broken hardware with new and better ones.

Spacious
When people move in to a different home, it's usually because they're not satisfied with the amount of space they have anymore. It could be that it doesn't fit their requirements anymore. In other words, your home should serve for the purpose of giving them the extra leg room they need.
If your home is a large one, then that's super. However, it doesn't automatically make you "it." If you've got too much mess lying around, it's high time for you to clean them up. Remove all the clutter and put things where they're supposed to belong to. If they belong to the trash, then that's where they should be, not in an exclusive area for could-still-be-usable items. That gives you a negative impression by your prosper.
As a start, check out the kitchen and make sure the countertops are clean, and the cutlery and other utensils arranged. Make sure you get your closet cleared off, too. On that note, get some storage unit rental in advance. It would cost you little and could take you distances, as far as the price and marketability of your home.

Updates
People love to go with older homes whenever they have to move out. For one thing, they are affordable. The downside, though, is when they get to find out how outdated the insides actually are, like the seller never considered to do some updates throughout the years. This is usually the reason why prospective buyers just back out and decide to go with newly built homes despite the higher price range.

If you want to make your home as hotcake-like as new homes in the market, you should definitely do some updates. Start off with replacing the cabinets, appliances and the countertops. The bathrooms will have to be replaced with new shower curtains, new towels and other essentials. Of course, don't forget to update your wallpapers to what's new to the trend.

If you put these three key ideas in mind and get to apply them, you will surely have more odds to sell your home in a shorter turn-around time at a much more favorable price. Turn your buyers on.


Friday, April 25, 2014

The Benefits of Using a Flat Fee MLS Service



     Flat fee MLS is a practice in the real estate field whereby pertinent information regarding a particular property is placed in the database of a local Multiple Listing Service at a particular fee, contrary to the traditional method where a commission is charged based on the sale price of the property. This is basically an agreement in which the broker will enter a property into the MLS and he or she will be paid a flat fee for that service. It saves property owners the burden of buying a large package of services from a real estate agent, some of which may not be contributory to the sale. There are four basic services that a traditional agent will offer. Once they are bypassed, they all turn out to be advantageous to the property owner because it means spending less while getting the same or even better services. If you are stressed about the amount you will be paying an agent to sell your property, it is time you realized there is a better option. Consider the following advantages of adopting the flat fee MLS:

You do the pre-market preparation yourself
This is one of the basic services that you are buying whenever you opt to sell your property through an agent. The flat fee MLS, however, gives you the opportunity of doing pre-market preparations yourself. This means you can even give your home a better look because you want a better value compared to an agent who is out to get a fee and move to the next client. This preparation entails making a few fixes, staging and taking photographs. Taking photographs and staging is not a daunting task, and nobody knows the best spots of your house better than you! Most of the resources needed are readily available over the internet, some of which are step-by-step guides explaining how you will best prepare a property for sale
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It expands your market/showing 
The real estate market has transformed dramatically due to internet marketing. Once your property has been placed on the local MLS service, it means that it will definitely appear on the main real estate sites. The reduced commissions also means that better commissions will be offered to the buyer’s agent, which actually completes the legwork halfway for you. You may now opt for additional marketing strategies such as placement of a signage and sending word to your social networks. You can do this yourself or agree with a broker on a flat fee. The ultimate end is that your property will meet an expanded market reach.

It is less risky
Selling your property through the traditional agency actually means entrusting your entire home to the hands of an agent. When you do it yourself, however, it is an opportunity to stand in charge of the entire process, which reduces the risks that are involved. With such control, it is obvious that any benefit from the buyer’s agent will get to your directly while in the other case, they might be siphoned along the way if the agent is a dubious one.

You make substantial savings 
A good amount of money is saved when you decide to sell the property yourself. If you were selling property worth $400, 000 for instance, you will pay a commission of $24,000 to the agent when standard rates are applied. This is exclusive of the buyer’s agent whom you will also pay a commission of 3%. When using the flat fee MLS service on the other hand, it will only take you hundreds of dollars to have the property listed on MLS. You will then be required to pay a commission of 3% if your buyer was using a real estate agent. In the end, you will find yourself saving a whopping $12,000 or even more.


In summary, with the revolution of internet marketing there isn’t so much of a need to use real estate agents across the entire sale process. Take a bold step and research the real estate companies that lie within your area. We invite you to compare flat fee real estate companies as well. We are confident you will find that House Connect offers more services at a better price to help you save potentially thousands of dollars on your real estate transaction.

We also offer plenty of Atlanta real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well. We’re constantly posting Atlanta market tips, real estate trends, and home selling pointers to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

House Connect is an Atlanta flat fee MLS listing company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer a discount realty service which saves Atlanta home sellers thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate brokerage.

To find out more about our flat fee MLS listing service that can save you thousands of dollars versus a traditional real estate brokerage, call us today or visit us online & “let’s get moving!” 770.640.6800 www.houseconnectnow.com

* * A transaction fee of .005 x the sales price will be paid at closing.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Meet the Team - Shannon - Customer Care Representative

Reading our employee’s profile is a way to learn how diverse the positions at House Connect are! We employee educated Georgia real estate professionals dedicated to making the most out of your flat fee MLS listing experience. Check out their intro videos below as well as their professional social media pages. We’re proud of who’s working for you & want you to be too!



Meet Shannon - Customer Care Rep

Shannon Douglas is the Customer Care Representative & Liaison for House Connect. Unlike most Atlanta Flat Fee Listing Agencies, House Connect prides itself on customer communication. Shannon is our customers’ main contact person so that House Connect home sellers can reach someone who is knowledgeable of their listing Monday through Friday whether our agents are in the office or out on appointments.  Shannon is an Atlanta native who resides in Roswell with her husband & two children. When she’s not helping home sellers promote their Metro-Atlanta residence for a reduced flat fee, Shannon enjoys running & going to the gym.





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We also offer plenty of real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and Atlanta market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!
Please feel free to post comments, send emails, visit our social media pages and the House Connect website, or call us directly at 770-640-6800 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your Metro-Atlanta home without the pricey commissions.

**House Connect is a Flat Fee Listing company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer an Atlanta discount realty service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate agency.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Get Your Home Ready for a Spring Listing Now


               According to a recent report, the number one market for home searches in the month of March is the South Atlantic, specifically: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia & Georgia - our very own Peach State. That means it’s important for sellers to be ready to list today to take full advantage of this peak season.  Just like retail stores and current fashion magazines are promoting their spring attire, you too should promote your home for the warmer season.
           
    Spring Clean-up: the first thought associated with the spring season is Spring Cleaning. Therefore, it’s important to present your home as fresh and clean as possible. Start your spring cleaning early and apply a new coat of paint. This will instantly freshen up your home & improve those crucial first impressions.

Next, replace signs of winter! Even if the temperatures have not yet risen, this is the time that people are experiencing extreme Spring Fever. Prepping your landscape for spring by applying new mulch in plant beds, ridding gutters of leaves and sidewalks of weeds, and even placing a decorative floral wreath on your front door will help buyers picture spending the approaching months in your house.

Don’t forget your interior! Be sure to display pictures of your family on summer vacations, open windows & blinds to let in natural light, and use plug-ins that have floral, fruity, or fresh linen scents to add to the spring appeal. Outside, prep your deck or patio by putting umbrellas, cushions, and a spring place-setting on display.

Most importantly, remember to look at your home objectively; by following these simple tips and getting your home ready for a spring listing now, you could be the one house a potential buyer sees that stands out among the rest.



We also offer plenty of selling tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re constantly sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

Please feel free to post comments, send emails, visit our social media pages and the House Connect website, or call us directly at 678-256-2753 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your home without the pricey commissions.

**House Connect is a Roswell, Georgia real estate company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer Atlanta residents a flat fee MLS listing service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate consultant.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

So What IS House Connect?



The most common question we get is “How is House Connect different than any other real estate company?” so we decided to post a blog about it. House Connect was developed based on the principle of offering a solution to home sellers here in the Metro Atlanta Market because the majority of Home Sellers today do not have as much equity in their homes today as they did just 5 years ago.  Additionally, many sellers argue the value of a listing agent since they can research the internet and find many tools online to help them.

Some home sellers still may not know it, but the Listing Agent commission is part of YOUR selling fees. If you list your home for sale with many of the traditional real estate brokerages, you’re responsible for paying commissions. 


So how is House Connect different? With House Connect, you pay a one-time fee to list your house. Instead of 6 %, you’re only responsible for the 3% Selling Agent commission (which will be calculated on the final sales price and charged at closing), saving you potentially thousands of dollars. Here’s an example:

If you listed your house for $100,000 with a traditional real estate agency, 3% would go to the Listing Agent and 3% would go to the Buyers Agent, costing you $6,000. List the same home with House Connect, and a flat fee of $499 plus an FMLS fee of .0012% ($120) is all you pay for your listing ($619 total), saving you $2,381! YOU can decide if that savings goes towards making your listing price more competitive or directly into your pocket!
         
         
…and the proof is in the pudding. We recently listed a house in Roswell that sold within 15 days! Still trying to sell on your own or using traditional Real Estate companies? Check out our website and see what we can do for you.

Some of the services you will receive for free when listing with House Connect include:

·       a comparative market analysis (CMA) to help you determine the right asking price for your home
·        a House Connect expert that will assist in showing your home, negotiating offers, and completing the closing process
·       entry into 2 multiple listing services that are utilized in the Atlanta area as well as over 55 real estate for-sale specialty sites.
…and much more!



We also offer plenty of selling tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re constantly sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

Please feel free to post comments, send emails, visit our social media pages and the House Connect website, or call us directly at 770.640.6800 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your home without the pricey commissions.