Flat Fee MLS, For Sale By Owner, Home Buyer Rebates » flat fee 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 A beautiful garden can fetch you a higher price for your home https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/13/a-beautiful-garden-can-fetch-you-a-higher-price-for-your-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/13/a-beautiful-garden-can-fetch-you-a-higher-price-for-your-home/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:29:36 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=627 Do you want to sell your home fast and get a good value for it as well? This is possible. If you have a lovely garden attached to your fantastic home, relax, as any buyer will fall in love with your home at once and close the deal at the drop of a hat. Believe [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/13/a-beautiful-garden-can-fetch-you-a-higher-price-for-your-home/feed/ 0 Reasons to Make Sure You List Your Home on MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/11/reasons-to-make-sure-you-list-your-home-on-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/11/reasons-to-make-sure-you-list-your-home-on-mls/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:14:19 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=626 Do you wish to sell your home quickly and get a good buyer? Then you should hurry up and use the Flat Fee MLS Listing for your needs. The majority of homes and property sold in the US are due to flat fee MLS service. MLS or Multiple Listing Service is a truly useful and [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/11/reasons-to-make-sure-you-list-your-home-on-mls/feed/ 0 Flat Fee MLS and its Advantages https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/05/flat-fee-mls-and-its-advantages/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/05/flat-fee-mls-and-its-advantages/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:04:10 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=623 I had recently sold off my home within a few months and got a very good price for it. I did not visit any Real Estate agent or realtor to get a buyer from my house but chose the Flat Fee MLS instead. It is a very popular tool for sale by owner in the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/05/flat-fee-mls-and-its-advantages/feed/ 0 Getting your home listed will help you sell it faster https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/29/getting-your-home-listed-will-help-you-sell-it-faster/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/29/getting-your-home-listed-will-help-you-sell-it-faster/#comments Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:23:30 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=620 Are you thinking of selling your home? Hey, don’t just keep thinking and start planning instead. You must have heard about Flat Fee MLS Listings. Well if you have not, then you should know that MLS Listing is a strategic marketing tool for property sellers. As you know, there is cutthroat competition in the Real [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/29/getting-your-home-listed-will-help-you-sell-it-faster/feed/ 0 Dressing up your home to help sell it faster https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/20/dressing-up-your-home-to-help-sell-it-faster/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/20/dressing-up-your-home-to-help-sell-it-faster/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:34:41 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=616 Selling your home in this booming real estate market? Then you have to keep certain things in mind before doing it. One of them is that presentation is very important while you tag it under ‘homes for sale’ category. Your home must look good for then only it attracts the attention of the buyer easily. [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/20/dressing-up-your-home-to-help-sell-it-faster/feed/ 0 Advantages Of Flat Fee MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/17/advantages-of-flat-fee-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/17/advantages-of-flat-fee-mls/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:42:28 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=614 Flat fee MLS is one of the best ways if you are planning for a sale of your property. Believe me, for I did it and had got a positive result while selling my house. If you want a price that is worth your home or you are in search of home owner rebates, then [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/17/advantages-of-flat-fee-mls/feed/ 1 Gain Greater Market Exposure Through The Flat Fee MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/03/19/gain-greater-market-exposure-through-the-flat-fee-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/03/19/gain-greater-market-exposure-through-the-flat-fee-mls/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:15:22 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/03/19/gain-greater-market-exposure-through-the-flat-fee-mls/ You can sell your home through the flat fee MLS no matter where you are Gain greater market exposure through the flat fee MLS. Many homeowners have the misperception that the MLS is only for real estate agents. But that’s not the truth. You can sell your home through the flat fee MLS system and gain the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/03/19/gain-greater-market-exposure-through-the-flat-fee-mls/feed/ 0 Your Home will Sell Fast with MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/02/23/your-home-will-sell-fast-with-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/02/23/your-home-will-sell-fast-with-mls/#comments Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:42:47 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/02/23/your-home-will-sell-fast-with-mls/ Buyers gain access to the best homes on the market IHS Realty Offers Buyers the Best Homes on the Market Subscribe to IHS Realty’s MLS Flat-fee service and receive email updates on homes for sale you’re looking for. With a simple interface to work with, you can specify your location, price range, specification and we will do the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/02/23/your-home-will-sell-fast-with-mls/feed/ 0 Flat Fee MLS Services Are A Niche Service https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/31/flat-fee-mls-services-are-a-niche-service/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/31/flat-fee-mls-services-are-a-niche-service/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:07:02 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/31/flat-fee-mls-services-are-a-niche-service/ You don’t want your full-service broker offering flat fee services Do You Offer Flat Fee MLS Listings? I get this question quite often. Answer: No The fact that a full-service Realtor will admit to getting this question often is evidence that flat fee services are growing in popularity. The truth is, this is a niche market. You really don’t [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/31/flat-fee-mls-services-are-a-niche-service/feed/ 0 You Can Get Contract Assistance Through IHS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/27/you-can-get-contract-assistance-through-ihs/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/27/you-can-get-contract-assistance-through-ihs/#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:50:57 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/27/you-can-get-contract-assistance-through-ihs/ Pay only for the services you use A owner seller purchase contract is really no different than any real estate purchase contract. It contains all of the same terms and is usually called a real estate purchase agreement. A real estate transaction is the same regardless of whether you use an agent or not, so there [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/27/you-can-get-contract-assistance-through-ihs/feed/ 0 Flat Fee Services Could Be The Solution For Foreclosure-Bound Home Owners https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/24/flat-fee-services-could-be-the-solution-for-foreclosure-bound-home-owners/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/24/flat-fee-services-could-be-the-solution-for-foreclosure-bound-home-owners/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:15:55 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/24/flat-fee-services-could-be-the-solution-for-foreclosure-bound-home-owners/ It is an option worth considering Dallas-Fort Worth home foreclosure postings are still growing – fueled by higher payments on adjustable-rate loans and rising consumer debt. The latest statistics show that pending foreclosures in Dallas County are 12 percent higher than a year ago and foreclosure postings are up 16 percent in Tarrant County. Foreclosures are [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/24/flat-fee-services-could-be-the-solution-for-foreclosure-bound-home-owners/feed/ 0 Don’t Just Sell For Sale By Owner – List On The MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/20/dont-just-sell-for-sale-by-owner-list-on-the-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/20/dont-just-sell-for-sale-by-owner-list-on-the-mls/#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:54:07 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/20/dont-just-sell-for-sale-by-owner-list-on-the-mls/ For one low flat fee you can sell your house and get better exposure to the market Instead of hiring a real estate agent and letting them take a big bite out of the profit from the sale of your home, try selling it yourself. For a fraction of the commission that a real estate agent [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/20/dont-just-sell-for-sale-by-owner-list-on-the-mls/feed/ 0 The Flat Fee Process Benefits Everyone https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/31/the-flat-fee-process-benefits-everyone/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/31/the-flat-fee-process-benefits-everyone/#comments Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:12:34 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/31/the-flat-fee-process-benefits-everyone/ Services are sold a la carte In theory, all market participants benefit as it is a much more efficient system. For the sellers and buyers, the greatest benefit is savings over traditional commissions. As a stakeholder in the business model, I see a great number of other benefits for the market as well, but for the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/31/the-flat-fee-process-benefits-everyone/feed/ 0 How To List On The MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/24/how-to-list-on-the-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/24/how-to-list-on-the-mls/#comments Sun, 24 Dec 2006 06:07:49 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/24/how-to-list-on-the-mls/ For one low flat fee The only sure way to get maximum exposure for your home is to list it on the MLS. But don’t you need a broker for that? Yes. You do need a broker to list on the MLS. No, you don’t have to have your broker represent you throughout the sales process. You [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/24/how-to-list-on-the-mls/feed/ 0 Listing On The MLS Is Essential https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/23/listing-on-the-mls-is-essential/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/23/listing-on-the-mls-is-essential/#comments Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:16:58 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/23/listing-on-the-mls-is-essential/ Use a flat fee broker Save Thousands by Listing Your Home on Flat Fee MLS Listing By Stu Pearson  Selling your home on your own can save you a lot of money, and yet most people still use a realtor. One reason is that realtors actually do have access to marketing tools you don’t generally have. That, though, [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/23/listing-on-the-mls-is-essential/feed/ 0 There’s A Paradigm Shift in the Real Estate Industry https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/22/theres-a-paradigm-shift-in-the-real-estate-industry/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/22/theres-a-paradigm-shift-in-the-real-estate-industry/#comments Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:26:45 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/22/theres-a-paradigm-shift-in-the-real-estate-industry/ IHS Realty is at the forefront of the changing landscape The Five Ds that are driving change in real estate are: 1. Disruption Over the past 10 years, the Internet has matured into a powerful platform for delivering real estate information, forever changing the interaction between buyers, sellers and real estate professionals. 2. Displacement The popularity and acceptance [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/12/22/theres-a-paradigm-shift-in-the-real-estate-industry/feed/ 0 Check Out The Latest IHS Realty Flat Fee Listing https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/30/check-out-the-latest-ihs-realty-flat-fee-listing/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/30/check-out-the-latest-ihs-realty-flat-fee-listing/#comments Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:46:00 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/30/check-out-the-latest-ihs-realty-flat-fee-listing/ More than 4,000 square feet of colonial living space Located in the Gambrill Oaks subdivision of Springfield, Virginia, this 5 bedroom 3 bath home is an absolute wonder! Here’s a sample of the listing itself: Directions: Fairfax County Parkway (1/2 mile south of 95/395 interchange) to Gambrill/Sydenstriker exit. South on Gambrill road 3/4 mile to Kings Ridge [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/30/check-out-the-latest-ihs-realty-flat-fee-listing/feed/ 0 One In Four Buyers Purchase A Home They Found Online https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/27/one-in-four-buyers-purchase-a-home-they-found-online/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/27/one-in-four-buyers-purchase-a-home-they-found-online/#comments Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:29:56 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/27/one-in-four-buyers-purchase-a-home-they-found-online/ List on the MLS and you’ll be listed locally as well as nationally One in four buyers purchase a home they first saw on the Internet, according to a 2005 survey by the National Association of Realtors. Veronica Melissas started out on Realtor.com, the Web site of the NAR that contains most of the MLS listings in [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/27/one-in-four-buyers-purchase-a-home-they-found-online/feed/ 0 Real Estate Agents Will Be Forced To Accept Lower Commissions https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/21/real-estate-agents-will-be-forced-to-accept-lower-commissions/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/21/real-estate-agents-will-be-forced-to-accept-lower-commissions/#comments Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:33:29 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/21/real-estate-agents-will-be-forced-to-accept-lower-commissions/ The real estate landscape is changing due to flat fee services like IHS Realty With the increase of house prices, is the 6% sales commission going to survive or will flat fee listings be the wave of the future. Only time will tell… We believe real estate commissions will adjust and come down. This has already [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/21/real-estate-agents-will-be-forced-to-accept-lower-commissions/feed/ 0 More Buyers Are Going Online First https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/30/more-buyers-are-going-online-first/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/30/more-buyers-are-going-online-first/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:11:17 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/30/more-buyers-are-going-online-first/ That’s a great opportunity for home sellers Buyers like the Filadelfias, as well as sellers, are increasingly accessing information on real estate Web sites to become better educated about the housing market and to gain more control over the buying and selling process. A National Association of Realtors survey reported that 77 percent of homebuyers used the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/30/more-buyers-are-going-online-first/feed/ 0 More and More People Are Turning To The Internet https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/28/more-and-more-people-are-turning-to-the-internet/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/28/more-and-more-people-are-turning-to-the-internet/#comments Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:51:21 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/28/more-and-more-people-are-turning-to-the-internet/ Soon, more people will search for real estate online and leave newspapers in the dust PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ — New research by The Kelsey Group indicates a gap between the sources to which home buyers turn to get information about real estate and the media that advertisers use to promote property for sale. Sellers [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/28/more-and-more-people-are-turning-to-the-internet/feed/ 0 They’ve Learned About Flat Fee Services in the UK https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/27/theyve-learned-about-flat-fee-services-in-the-uk/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/27/theyve-learned-about-flat-fee-services-in-the-uk/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:20:18 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/27/theyve-learned-about-flat-fee-services-in-the-uk/ It’s the same there as it is here Realtors are all a buzz about this new form of listing houses on the MLS (multiple listing service). Some feel it creates more work for the buyers agent, while others see this as a way to tap into the For Sale By Owner market. Even in the UK, they’re [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/27/theyve-learned-about-flat-fee-services-in-the-uk/feed/ 0 Join IHS Realty’s Platinum Plan and Get a 5-Scene Virtual Tour https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/21/join-ihs-realtys-platinum-plan-and-get-a-5-scene-virtual-tour/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/21/join-ihs-realtys-platinum-plan-and-get-a-5-scene-virtual-tour/#comments Sat, 21 Oct 2006 13:31:13 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/21/join-ihs-realtys-platinum-plan-and-get-a-5-scene-virtual-tour/ Never have real estate sellers received so many benefits for so little a cost (Source) "When virtual tours appeared in the late 1990s, I thought we’d been sold a bill of goods. Then I said it would be good for relos, then for buyers under 50," said John Duffy, broker/owner of Duffy Real Estate in the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/21/join-ihs-realtys-platinum-plan-and-get-a-5-scene-virtual-tour/feed/ 0 B.C. MLS Service Is More Popular Than Last Year https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/19/bc-mls-service-is-more-popular-than-last-year/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/19/bc-mls-service-is-more-popular-than-last-year/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:59:35 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/19/bc-mls-service-is-more-popular-than-last-year/ Homes sales are increasing SALES of homes and property in Terrace continue to rise, keeping up with the same trend across northern B.C. Sales through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), a service which is used by realtors to sell real estate, are ahead of last year with 298 properties of all types selling to the end [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/19/bc-mls-service-is-more-popular-than-last-year/feed/ 0 Join Our Flat Fee Home Buying Program https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/18/join-our-flat-fee-home-buying-program/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/18/join-our-flat-fee-home-buying-program/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:58:50 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/18/join-our-flat-fee-home-buying-program/ IHS Realty takes flat fee MLS to a whole new level Home Buying Tip #1 | Find a home on your own and get a REBATE from the selling agent’s commission! With IHS Realty, you can get a rebate just for finding the home you want to buy yourself. If you do the work, you should get [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/18/join-our-flat-fee-home-buying-program/feed/ 0 Meet the Pioneer of Online Flat Fee Real Estate https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/16/meet-the-pioneer-of-online-flat-fee-real-estate/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/16/meet-the-pioneer-of-online-flat-fee-real-estate/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2006 13:00:19 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/16/meet-the-pioneer-of-online-flat-fee-real-estate/ Lawrence Bunnell is a consumer’s advocate In 1997, IHS’s broker began with the concept of a national Online real estate firm offering low, flat-fee real estate services to consumers. The idea originated in response to 1) the growing demand from home sellers for the marketing exposure provided by the REALTOR® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system 2) [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/10/16/meet-the-pioneer-of-online-flat-fee-real-estate/feed/ 0 What is the IHS Realty Flat Fee Home Buying Program https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/30/what-is-the-ihs-realty-flat-fee-home-buying-program/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/30/what-is-the-ihs-realty-flat-fee-home-buying-program/#comments Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:03:33 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/30/what-is-the-ihs-realty-flat-fee-home-buying-program/ Home buyers can benefit from flat fee services too Are you a home buyer? Looking for a home to buy this year? The question below is from IHS Realty’s Home Buying FAQs. Q. What is the IHS Flat Fee Home Buying Program ? A. Flat fee home buying is a way to compensate you for the time you [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/30/what-is-the-ihs-realty-flat-fee-home-buying-program/feed/ 0 IHS Realty Forums Are Great For Answering Your Questions https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/28/ihs-realty-forums-are-great-for-answering-your-questions/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/28/ihs-realty-forums-are-great-for-answering-your-questions/#comments Fri, 29 Sep 2006 04:06:04 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/28/ihs-realty-forums-are-great-for-answering-your-questions/ One reader wanted to know if there is a sacrifice of services when selling through flat fee MLS Question: What services do I sacrifice by using flat fee MLS instead of a full service agent? Can I still get similar features on public websites, video tours, etc. that an agent would give?  Answer: As an IHS customer [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/28/ihs-realty-forums-are-great-for-answering-your-questions/feed/ 0 The New Jersey MLS Doesn’t List Properties With Exclusive Agency Listing Agreements on Public Internet Sites https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/27/the-new-jersey-mls-doesnt-list-properties-with-exclusive-agency-listing-agreements-on-public-internet-sites/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/27/the-new-jersey-mls-doesnt-list-properties-with-exclusive-agency-listing-agreements-on-public-internet-sites/#comments Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:07:58 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/27/the-new-jersey-mls-doesnt-list-properties-with-exclusive-agency-listing-agreements-on-public-internet-sites/ Real estate agents have an unfair advantage when home sellers are shut out of the MLS From Inman News: The New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, a regional MLS in Northern New Jersey that is owned and operated by two local Realtor organizations, has withdrawn a policy that prevented some property listings from reaching Realtor.com and several other [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/27/the-new-jersey-mls-doesnt-list-properties-with-exclusive-agency-listing-agreements-on-public-internet-sites/feed/ 0 North Carolina Home Sellers Have Three MLS Options For Selling Their Home https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/27/north-carolina-home-sellers-have-three-mls-options-for-selling-their-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/27/north-carolina-home-sellers-have-three-mls-options-for-selling-their-home/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:36:44 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/27/north-carolina-home-sellers-have-three-mls-options-for-selling-their-home/ List your house on IHS Realy’s MLS listings and you get listed locally and nationally If you reside in North Carolina, there are three MLS options for you to sell your house through. Charlotte has an MLS which provides access to real estate agents in seven counties. Sinc 75% of home sales take place through the MLS, you [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/09/27/north-carolina-home-sellers-have-three-mls-options-for-selling-their-home/feed/ 0 FTC: MLS Rules Restrain Competition https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/14/ftc-mls-rules-restrain-competition/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/14/ftc-mls-rules-restrain-competition/#comments Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:35:10 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/14/ftc-mls-rules-restrain-competition/ Austin, TX Board of Realtors illegally restrained competition The Federal Trade Commission has charged the Austin, Texas Board of Realtors of illegally restraining competition by preventing consumers from putting certain home listings on public websites like Realtor.com. The charge against the 5,000 member MLS was prompted because of rules written that make home listings available through public website searches [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/14/ftc-mls-rules-restrain-competition/feed/ 0 Know What You are Getting https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/10/know-what-you-are-getting/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/10/know-what-you-are-getting/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2006 03:37:16 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/10/know-what-you-are-getting/ When selling your home know exactly what services you are getting As a home seller nothing is more important than knowing exactly what services you are getting from your agent. With flat fee MLS companies all services are made available on an a la carte basis so sellers know what to and not to expect. If [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/10/know-what-you-are-getting/feed/ 0 Alternative Real Estate Models Inceasingly Popular https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/04/alternative-real-estate-models-inceasingly-popular/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/04/alternative-real-estate-models-inceasingly-popular/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2006 03:56:09 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/04/alternative-real-estate-models-inceasingly-popular/ Traditional agents are fighting to keep market share In 2002, flat fee MLS listings and discount MLS listings represented less than 2 percent of the market share. 2005 showed a marked increase as 11 percent of home sellers utilized the services of an "alternative" provider to sell their home. As market share has increased for such service providers, full [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/04/alternative-real-estate-models-inceasingly-popular/feed/ 0 Paying Less in Realtor Commissions https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/07/paying-less-in-realtor-commissions/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/07/paying-less-in-realtor-commissions/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2006 19:23:16 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/07/paying-less-in-realtor-commissions/ Flat fee MLS changing the field The Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the internet, and a For Sale sign are the three most important marketing aspects to getting your home sold. Real estate commissions have always been negotiable, but now flat fee MLS brokers and discount realtors have added some pressure to the real estate commission structure. Home sellers [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/07/paying-less-in-realtor-commissions/feed/ 0 Utilizing the MLS and its Marketing Exposure https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/21/utilizing-the-mls-and-its-marketing-exposure/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/21/utilizing-the-mls-and-its-marketing-exposure/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:46:56 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/21/utilizing-the-mls-and-its-marketing-exposure/ List your home in the MLS for a low one time fee For a one-time low cost a Flat Fee Broker will provide an MLS Listing. It can be a inexpensive way in which to advertise. If you are wishing to maintain the rights of a For Sale By Owner, flat fee MLS will allow you to accept not [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/21/utilizing-the-mls-and-its-marketing-exposure/feed/ 0 Maximizing Your Home’s Marketing Exposure https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/15/maximizing-your-homes-marketing-exposure/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/15/maximizing-your-homes-marketing-exposure/#comments Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:35:31 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/15/maximizing-your-homes-marketing-exposure/ There is no substitute to the marketing exposure provided through the MLS and public websites like Realtor.com If you are selling your home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and want to maximize the marketing exposure your home will receive, then flat fee MLS is the answer. Through the MLS your home will be published on public [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/15/maximizing-your-homes-marketing-exposure/feed/ 0 Buyer Demand and Seller Supply Near Balanced https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/06/buyer-demand-and-seller-supply-near-balanced/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/06/buyer-demand-and-seller-supply-near-balanced/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2006 03:55:04 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/06/buyer-demand-and-seller-supply-near-balanced/ Supply catching up to demand The  45% of agents reporting a higher number of buyers than sellers is far more balanced than the 61% just 3 months ago. The final results of the survey tallied 45% of agents reporting more buyers than sellers, 31% reported more sellers than buyers, and the remaining 24% reported a balanced [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/06/buyer-demand-and-seller-supply-near-balanced/feed/ 0 Agents Lie and Conceal to Win Listings https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/30/agents-lie-and-conceal-to-win-listings/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/30/agents-lie-and-conceal-to-win-listings/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2006 04:34:51 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/30/agents-lie-and-conceal-to-win-listings/ Agent ethics questioned by a segment on ABC The National Association of Realtors is once again defending the reputation and ethical practices of its nearly 1.5 million members. After a segment aired on ABC, “What Your Broker Won’t Tell You”, depicted real estate agents as liars and crooks NAR responded by maintaining the segment was “very [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/30/agents-lie-and-conceal-to-win-listings/feed/ 0 Real Estate Commissions Remain a Topic of Debate https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/28/real-estate-commissions-remain-a-topic-of-debate/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/28/real-estate-commissions-remain-a-topic-of-debate/#comments Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:39:32 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/28/real-estate-commissions-remain-a-topic-of-debate/ Real Estate Commissions in Danger of Decreasing Ever since the federal government shined a light on the real estate industry with a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors and vigorously opposing Realtor supported state bills attempting to ban discount service models the real estate commission structure remains not only a topic of debate, but a [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/28/real-estate-commissions-remain-a-topic-of-debate/feed/ 0 Weighing Your Options in a Soft Market https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/21/weighing-your-options-in-a-soft-market/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/21/weighing-your-options-in-a-soft-market/#comments Wed, 22 Mar 2006 04:23:29 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/21/weighing-your-options-in-a-soft-market/ Home Selling Alternatives With the days of purchasers waiting in line to put an offer on a home long behind, what is the best option for home sellers? Traditional agents argue this is the time where their services are most valuable, thus their commissions most secure. Contrary to that point discount services believe a soft, or slow [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/21/weighing-your-options-in-a-soft-market/feed/ 0 New Mexico Leaning towards Limiting Consumer Choice https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/25/new-mexico-leaning-towards-limiting-consumer-choice/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/25/new-mexico-leaning-towards-limiting-consumer-choice/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:00:53 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/25/new-mexico-leaning-towards-limiting-consumer-choice/ Residents of NM express concerns over minimum service rules The New Mexico Real Estate Commissions appears poised to impose new regulations that would limit the ability of consumers in that state to choose the real estate services they want. One choice that would go away with the commissions ruling is the ability for consumers to purchase [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/25/new-mexico-leaning-towards-limiting-consumer-choice/feed/ 0 Virginia Considers New Real Estate Agency Law https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/29/virginia-considers-new-real-estate-agency-law/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/29/virginia-considers-new-real-estate-agency-law/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:30:32 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/29/virginia-considers-new-real-estate-agency-law/ Limited Service debate spreads to the Old Dominion House Bill 316, Agent Services Legislation is now being considered for passage in the Virginia Generaly Assembly. Ostensibly, the bill, backed by the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR), seeks to ensure that consumers understand what services they will or won’t receive in a brokerage relationship by creating a [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/29/virginia-considers-new-real-estate-agency-law/feed/ 0 VAR Introduces Draft Legislation to Clarify Agent Services https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/12/16/var-introduces-draft-legislation-to-clarify-agent-services/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/12/16/var-introduces-draft-legislation-to-clarify-agent-services/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2005 15:35:36 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/12/16/var-introduces-draft-legislation-to-clarify-agent-services/ New limited service definition recommended The Virginia Association of Realtors today released their first draft of a proposed legislative change to Virginia’s real estate agency law. The new law would allow real estate brokers to provide real estate services on an "a la carte" basis thereby allowing home buyers and sellers to choose the types and levels [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/12/16/var-introduces-draft-legislation-to-clarify-agent-services/feed/ 0 Flat Fee MLS Listing https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/31/flat-fee-mls-listing-2/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/31/flat-fee-mls-listing-2/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2005 01:28:56 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/31/flat-fee-mls-listing-2/ How selling with flat fee MLS listing brokers can save home sellers thousands. Home owners looking to save on real estate sales fees may consider Flat Fee MLS listing as an alternative to paying an agent a real estate commission of 5% or more. Unlike traditional real estate brokerage, Flat Fee MLS allows home sellers the option to [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/31/flat-fee-mls-listing-2/feed/ 0 Flat Fee MLS Brokers Gain Momentum https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/26/flat-fee-mls-brokers-gain-momentum/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/26/flat-fee-mls-brokers-gain-momentum/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2005 21:34:47 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/26/flat-fee-mls-brokers-gain-momentum/ DOJ/FTC Workshop gives voice to limited service models Yesterday’s Department of Justice’s and Federal Trade Commission’s Public Joint Workshop entitled "Competition and the Real Estate Industry" gave voice to the many alternative brokerage models vying for space in the hotly contested real estate arena. Panelist from a wide spectrum of disciplines surrounding the industry, as well as [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/26/flat-fee-mls-brokers-gain-momentum/feed/ 0 Tension Surrounds Traditional Real Estate Brokerage, MLS Listings, For Sale By Owners and Consumer Choice https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/14/tension-surrounds-traditional-real-estate-brokerage-mls-listings-for-sale-by-owners-and-consumer-choice/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/14/tension-surrounds-traditional-real-estate-brokerage-mls-listings-for-sale-by-owners-and-consumer-choice/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2005 19:13:57 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/14/tension-surrounds-traditional-real-estate-brokerage-mls-listings-for-sale-by-owners-and-consumer-choice/ Brokers offering Consumers Choices Face Increasing Battles within the Industry   Many real estate brokers around the country now offer their customers more choices in the services they receive and the the prices they pay when selling their home.  As the number of Fee for Service brokers have increased so too has the level of resistence [...]

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