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Essential Questions to ask anyone who will list your home in MLS:

  1. Can I speak with the person/people who will be inputting and helping me during my listing? Yes. When you call BuySelf Realty, you are speaking to the people you call throughout your listing, a single point of contact. Other companies require you to pay first, and then they have someone else call you, who often isn't clear on exactly what that out-of-stater has promised you or what your concerns are.
  2. Can I list my home in one step that is available 24 hours per day 7 days a week? Yes. You can list your home in one step, order, receive an immediate email with the forms you need to complete. Fax them to the fax number provided, email your photos (where available) to the email address, and you are ready to go into MLS the next business day. Others make you order/call by phone and then wait to get a call back, wait 1-2 days to get you assigned and provide the paperwork, wait for your listing to be in MLS. With our service you can get it done quickly and easily.
  3. Can I read detailed and specific information on your website about Missouri? Yes. Our website tells you specifically what you get for Missouri listings. Unfortunately, some other companies websites accept your payment for their "National" service, and then you find out what you do and don't get in Missouri, such as "Oh, Realtor.com isn't included in Missouri" Every metro area has its own MLS, different State and local laws, and market conditions. If the website doesn't have specific information about your area, you are at risk of "In Missouri your phone number doesn't appear on the listing and a disclosure costs extra." Other companies don't even mention the specific name of the MLS in Missouri. We tell you the name of the MLS system you will be listed in, so you can be sure.
  4. Can my home be in the MLS the next business day if I am in a hurry? Yes. You can be in MLS the next business days with our service, not the 3-7 days others offer while you wait for someone to call you back, mail documents, set up a meeting, or other unnecessary time wasters.
  5. Is the agent who will answer my questions licensed in Missouri? Yes. Your support person is a licensed Missouri Broker with 11 years of real estate experience. Other companies offer brand new agents from Seattle whose experience consists of sitting at a desk all day in their faraway office. They don't know anything about Missouri's stringent rules or recently updated requirements on all home sellers which you will be held accountable for. Some other companies don't even know it is illegal for anyone without an Missouri real estate license to give real estate advice for Missouri transactions.
  6. Does your service include the Missouri-Specific Property Condition Disclosure? (and Federal Lead Paint Law Disclosure) Yes. Don't break the law and increase your chances of a lawsuit. Missouri requires all sellers (with few exceptions) to complete a written disclosure form. Don't use a "generic" or non-Missouri-Specific Disclosure, it won't help you comply with Missouri Requirements. Most of our competitors don't provide these forms, and you could pay the price for breaking the law.
  7. Does my MLS listing include 8 Photos? Yes. Others don't mention photos because they offer only one photo. We will post 8 photos (the maximum allowed) which you can email to us. Additional photos draw more attention to a listing. One photo is worth much more than 1,000 words, and this helps you show off your home's best qualities.
  8. Will you list my home on multiple Real Estate Websites? Yes. With our service your listing won't be on just one or two websites, it will be on many more websites, including popular websites such as Realtor.com, Coldwell Banker*, Remax* and more websites.
  9. Does your service include a key lockbox at no extra charge? Yes. Key lockbox=Agent Friendly Listing=More showings=More Offers=Higher Sale Price: Essential to get the most number of showings. Many agents don't want to show your home if access is not through a lockbox. They want their buyer to be relaxed and take their time while viewing your property, and if you are there to let them in or out (even if you then leave), the buyer thinks they are imposing on your time and hurries through the house. Hurried buyers are much less likely to buy your home. We show you the security procedure for using that lockbox that the real estate industry has used successfully for years. Our competitors don't tell you how important the lockbox is when you are in MLS.

*These names are trademarked names of independent companies with whom we are not affiliated.

 

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"your website [is] straight forward, clear, with no ambiguity regarding charges." Sara "your site answered our questions without much searching" Marsha B "your services included everything I could think of - you did not nickel and dime me for the "little" additional things." Gary T "your broker was absolutely fabulous" Sara "You were the best deal" Tim D "you responded quickly to my emails" Andy L "You offer more services for the price" Andy S "You do more for the money" Brian W "website spelled out prices and what you got for your money without having to first be contacted" Sue D "Giving my phone number was a top priority" Sue D "User-friendly site that addressed questions." Randy H "the website clearly states what is included in the package" Bonnie M "the price was clearly shown" Cathy M "the look of the website was professional" Anna D "Thank you very much for all of your help in selling our home! We greatly appreciated your help in answering all of our questions! We will definitely recommend you to others!" Chris & Derrick H "SOLD!! I signed a purchase agrement to sell my house! Full Price!" Christian H "Realtor-friendly signs" Linda K "More facts on web site, better information about what is included in package, more attractive website, simple instructions on the process" Tim B "more comprehensible and professional, and allowed continued private sales efforts" Mike S "lowest price, least hassle" Chris "I liked your signs" Tim M "I like your sign and the services wrapped together fit what I want. " Jan L "I like the appearance of the sign" Bonnie M "I like that the sign is included and lists my phone number, not yours!" Allison C "I chose this company for several reasons. The package includes a lock box, which is a good selling point. This might sound silly, but one of the deciding factors was the design of the yard sign. I like the appearance of the sign and the fact that it reads "Buyer Agents Welcome" in big letters. Also, the website clearly states what is included in the package. Finally, the fact that the business is a member of the BBB was very important to me when making my decision." Bonnie M "Great website" Brian F "Excellent value" Mark S "everything that was included on your site seemed to be extra on the other sites (lockbox, flyer box, pictures on the MLS)" Alison C "Easy to understand!" David G "clear, informative website" Jodi "Best overall value." Neil H "Best deal. Easiest website to understand." Michelle F "Being listed on over 100 websites like Coldwell Banker, ERA, and others--Great Ad!" Scott W "all information was clear and to the point." Karen M "Good value" Nick Carlson "You have really good people who answer the phone" Krista "I think you have a smart business" Ken "The MLS listing and Realtor.com listing was online the next day" Brenda & Roy "I signed an offer for EXACTLY what I wanted for my home. I never would have believed that just by MLS listing my home would sell in 3 days." Brenda & Roy "Thank you for your promptness, helpfulness, and fantastic service" Brenda & Roy "I think your service is fantastic and your support as well!" Jon & Jennifer "We had no idea how many people would call--when it started we knew we made the right decision!" Jon & Jennifer "We feel that without the MLS listing we probably would not have gotten above asking price…and $40,000 more than our neighbor who sold their house 1 month ago!" Jon & Jennifer "We'll be referring many friends and family!" Jon & Jennifer "The service was outstanding" Dan "The materials and information were first rate" Dan "I needed the listing done that day. You guys came through for me and I appreciate it. Thank you." Ted "I sold my townhouse one day after it listed. Thanks for your MLS service, It is wonderful." Sharyn "You have all the features we needed and a very complete website with all the information we needed to sell our home" Terry "Excellent service, nice people" Nima "low cost, good service" Matt "I have been greatly impressed with your service" Lee "the service you provide is a tremendous value to home sellers." Lee "Your customer service: It's not often one can work with dedicated, motivated people who care." Lee "You are a local company. That was the biggest influence for me." Sharyn "It saved us a ton of money!" Michelle "You offered everything we needed" Michelle "You were very good at answering my questions--I always got an answer very quickly." Michelle "Things went very well" Bryan & Molly "The response to the MLS was fantastic" Scott Antin "Our selling price was substantially higher than our original asking price" Scott Antin "You guys are awesome" William "The process wasn't as difficult as I expected" Chris Kauffman "I have great news--I sold my home. Thanks for providing such a great service!" Lisa "Great service provided at a great price" Lisa "You were very helpful in getting me the information I needed to do it myself." Jamie "I already recommended it to a neighbor and he now has your sign in his yard!" Nicole "Your company provides a total solution with a professional look and a flyer box" Amelia "You mentioned my MLS by name…many other companies did not" Nan "I liked how your sign prominently addressed buyer's agents" Joe "Other companies were too expensive and take 1%" Sandra "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because the color pictures were included" Amy "After investigating the others, I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because the lockbox and quick delivery of the sign was included" Suzanne "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because 3 free listing changes were included" Donna "I used you before and you were very flexible and easy to work with" Gary "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because they were recommended in a Parents Magazine article." Jim "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because the website was very clear in what's included vs. what is extra." Ken "a real person answered the phone and was responsive!" Cindy "We liked your sign the best" Barb "I got a real person on the phone when I called with questions." Rod "I liked the custom printed telephone number on the sign" Jon "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because 1. You answered my phone call, 2. You mention specifics for my state, and 3.You clearly listed what service I get." Chengbin "You answered the phone, actually with a human and answered the questions I had with a friendly professional attitude. Everyone else had voicemail and would only communicate thru e-mail." Kevin "you responded quickly" Andy "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because your website Actually listed the local MLS system by name which I know that the realtors in my area use." Lisa "The people who responded to my questions both via email and telephone were courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. Additionally, they were prompt. " Lea "I felt more comfortable with your company as it was geared to my area, it made me feel you were more of a local presence. " Joe "specifically said that my mls listing would be in my area's Association of Realtors MLS by name; the other website simply said, "your local mls"" Kristin

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