Q: I heard that there are limited service agents who charge less. Why shouldn’t I hire the cheapest agent?

Answer: Everyone wants to get as good a deal as possible and net as much money as possible when selling. But if you save 1%-2% (which is typically what a discount broker will save you) on selling costs and then sell your home for 5%-10% less, obviously you haven’t saved anything.

Sadly, there are many agents who need the deal (sometimes more than you do). The weakest negotiator in any transaction is the one who has to have the deal. We are in the fortunate position of having enough clients that any one deal won’t make us or break us. Therefore the negotiations are really about getting you the most money for your home. Period. If the offer doesn’t make sense, you can count on us to tell you so.

Q: If we list with you, will we be on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)?

Answer: Absolutely! Any agent who does not place your home on MLS is doing you a huge disservice. With over 1,000 agents signed up at the Board of Realtors,  it is important to tap in to that agent base of buyers. Also, if you are not on MLS you cannot appear on Realtor.com, the number one real estate site on the internet.

Q: How long does it take to get my home on the market?

Answer: Once we have a signed listing agreement and a spare key, we can have your home on the market within 24 hours. However, it usually takes a day or two for the sign company to professionally install the sign.

Q: How do you set the price for my home?

Answer: We will meet with you to review a complete market analysis of your home, evaluate supply and demand for the area, and examine property condition. At that point, we can guide you to the correct range of pricing.

Q: I'm out of town. Can you handle the transaction for me?

Answer: We can take care of all the details from start to finish without you needing to come to town. We simply need a key and your fax number to get started.

Q: I don't have any money to fix up my home. Can you still sell it in its current condition?

Answer: Absolutely! Just like any home, we will simply evaluate the condition issues, supply/demand in the neighborhood, and pricing relative to those factors.