Flat Fee MLS, For Sale By Owner, Home Buyer Rebates » flat fee brokers https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog Now, There's A Smarter Way to Buy or Sell Your Home - Bloomkey Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:41:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Is there a difference between flat fee companies? https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2010/01/15/is-there-a-difference-between-flat-fee-companies/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2010/01/15/is-there-a-difference-between-flat-fee-companies/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:26:23 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=1223 I’m often asked if there is really any difference between flat fee companies and whether there’s anything to compare, other than price, when selecting a flat fee MLS provider. The answer, of course, depends on the owner/seller’s motivation. If you just want to list or advertise your property for sale in the MLS, then cost [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2010/01/15/is-there-a-difference-between-flat-fee-companies/feed/ 0 Flat fee marketing platform for real estate agents https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/01/flat-fee-marketing-platform-for-real-estate-agents/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/01/flat-fee-marketing-platform-for-real-estate-agents/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:52:30 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=729 Looking for a way to advertise your flat fee real estate services on the Internet but not sure where to start. Bloomkey.com has recently developed a nationwide real estate marketing platform for real estate brokers. Registration is free and open to licensed real estate brokers. Bloomkey’s unique flat fee marketing system allows real estate brokers [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/01/flat-fee-marketing-platform-for-real-estate-agents/feed/ 0 What Information Can Flat Fee Brokers Give You? https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/01/05/what-information-can-flat-fee-brokers-give-you/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/01/05/what-information-can-flat-fee-brokers-give-you/#comments Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:22:33 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/01/05/what-information-can-flat-fee-brokers-give-you/ When you’ve made a commitment to selling your home, it’s important to look at all of your options (selling with a real estate agent, going it alone, or selling with flat fee mls). In each case, you’ll find that there’s a certain amount of information that’s available to you. The problem is FSBO sellers need to [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/01/05/what-information-can-flat-fee-brokers-give-you/feed/ 0 Consumer Federation of America Questions State Regulatory Commissions https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/24/consumer-federation-of-america-questions-state-regulatory-commissions/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/24/consumer-federation-of-america-questions-state-regulatory-commissions/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:33:52 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/24/consumer-federation-of-america-questions-state-regulatory-commissions/ Conflict of interest for state regulatory commissions The Consumer Federation of America is on the offensive again, attacking state real estate regulatory commissions for their "blatant conflict of interest." How has this been swept under the rug during the ongoing disputes involving the FTC and DOJ? This seems to be one of those "no-brainer" topics needing [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/24/consumer-federation-of-america-questions-state-regulatory-commissions/feed/ 0 New Book Focuses on How to Compete with Flat Fee Brokers https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/new-book-focuses-on-how-to-compete-with-flat-fee-brokers/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/new-book-focuses-on-how-to-compete-with-flat-fee-brokers/#comments Wed, 24 May 2006 15:33:50 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/new-book-focuses-on-how-to-compete-with-flat-fee-brokers/ Author Danielle Babb has announced she will be releasing her book, "Commissions at Risk: A Real Estate Professionals Guide to Beating Online Competition," in October 2006. This book will help position agents on how to re-invent thier business based on the use of technology. The book comes as a response to the growing popularity of "low cost and flat [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/new-book-focuses-on-how-to-compete-with-flat-fee-brokers/feed/ 0 Minimum Service Spotlight shifts to New Mexico https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/20/minimum-service-spotlight-shifts-to-new-mexico/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/20/minimum-service-spotlight-shifts-to-new-mexico/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2006 04:26:07 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/20/minimum-service-spotlight-shifts-to-new-mexico/ Limited service brokerages under fire again Another state real estate commission has succumbed, at least temporarily, to pressure from the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission’s warnings against the imposition of minimum service regulations for real estate brokers. The effect of such regulations is to limit consumer choice regarding real estate services. State officials have [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/20/minimum-service-spotlight-shifts-to-new-mexico/feed/ 0 Flat Fee MLS Site Adds Additional Brokers https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/19/flat-fee-mls-site-adds-additional-brokers/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/19/flat-fee-mls-site-adds-additional-brokers/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2006 04:20:01 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/19/flat-fee-mls-site-adds-additional-brokers/ National MLS Coverage Expanded Flat fee mls services are now available in additional states through nationwide discount brokerage services website www.MLSLion.com. After a recent article in Inman News, more flat fee brokers around the country registered for membership with this fast growing portal for home sellers seeking to obtain the exposure of the Realtor MLS for their [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/19/flat-fee-mls-site-adds-additional-brokers/feed/ 0 Kentucky Flat Fee MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/17/kentucky-flat-fee-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/17/kentucky-flat-fee-mls/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:41:35 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/17/kentucky-flat-fee-mls/ Minimum service legislation shot down Hooray for Kentucky! Consumers just narrowly missed being subjected to a new law that would have all but eliminated "a la carte" real estate brokerage services in the state when Senate Bill 43 was amended at the last minute. As has happened in several states around the country, old guard real estate [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/17/kentucky-flat-fee-mls/feed/ 0 Selling Your Home in a Tough Market https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/01/selling-your-home-in-a-tough-market/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/01/selling-your-home-in-a-tough-market/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2005 19:41:57 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/01/selling-your-home-in-a-tough-market/ Steps You Can Take When the Market Softens While economists debate whether the housing industry bubble will burst, there is no doubt that home prices have stopped their rapid ascent.  The number of home sales has also dropped with the National Association of Realtors predicting a 4% decrease for next year.  With increased inventory, sellers face longer [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/01/selling-your-home-in-a-tough-market/feed/ 0 Real Estate Limited Service Loses Battle in Texas https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/12/real-estate-limited-service-loses-battle-in-texas/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/12/real-estate-limited-service-loses-battle-in-texas/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2005 00:45:50 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/12/real-estate-limited-service-loses-battle-in-texas/ “Consumer Protection” or “Industry Protectionism” Brokers in Texas are facing new restrictions on the way they provide real estate services. No longer are limited service and MLS entry-only brokers able to offer an a la carte menu of services to consumers without restriction. Because of the efforts of traditional Realtors who control the Texas Real Estate [...]

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