Changing Trend in Real Estate Sales

Beat the Buyers Market with Flat-Fee MLS

Following the banner years of 2004 and 2005 it seems the inventory has finally exceeded the demand. The record setting prices, appreciation values and overall sales seem to be on the decline. But in this period of industry adjustment flat-fee MLS and other discount brokerages still offer the competitive advantage for selling your home more quickly and maximizing the equity you can get out of your home. With only a one-time flat-fee your home can be listed in your local Multiple Listing Service. While home prices in your neighborhood are being adjusted and set in order to compensate the traditional commission compensation of six percent to the listing agent, you have the luxury of lowering your asking price making your home more attractive to prospective buyers while still maintaining more equity at the end of the transaction than if you were to enlist the services of a traditional agent.