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Learn To Market Your Home in the Right Manner

Manager — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:29:19 +0000

If you pay heed to the advice of real estate experts then you can really be successful in selling your home effectively and quickly. One of the reasons why FSBO sellers have to wait for a long time for good buyers is that they market their home in only a single way. If you are [...]

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Sell your Home and Enjoy the Profits

Manager — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:16:27 +0000

If you were trying to become a FSBO seller, you would say that there are plenty of people to give you stiff competition. Due to the Internet and the easy method of selling a home, the number of FSBO sellers has increased in a short span of time. The real estate information for selling a [...]

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Common Traps Buyers Face While Choosing Their Dream Homes

Manager — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:43:30 +0000

Are you trying to buy a home and looking for good for sale by owner sellers? You certainly have to tread with care in the real estate world and avoid making mistakes. If you are getting a mortgage from a bank to buy your new home, then do not skip the step of getting [...]

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How to Make a Good Real Estate Investment

Manager — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:12:37 +0000

Do you want to invest in the real estate market? You must be jealous of those friends who can effortlessly sail through the market, make a purchase and show it off as well. As times are changing, you too can become experienced in making real transactions as opposed to remaining a mere novice in the [...]

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Sell Your Home on Your Own and Say Goodbye to Brokers

Manager — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:05:45 +0000

Have you sold a home before? If not then you should know that it could become a very difficult task if not done with the right knowledge and in the correct way. For a first time home seller, things can get quite messy, so do all the research that is required. You should not pay [...]

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Dealing with a FSBO Seller

Manager — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:02:15 +0000

There are certain important things you need to do before you get in touch with a FSBO seller. When it comes to money matters, you cannot take any chance. If you can prove that your credit status is good and you are capable of affording the home then that will definitely put the seller as [...]

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Choose Your New Home after Examining It Carefully

Manager — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:17:04 +0000

After you find out the existing market value of homes in a chosen area, you should get in touch with any FSBO seller. If you have interacted with real estate agents then you will realize that talking to a FSBO seller is not as difficult as you thought. When you first contact the ” for [...]

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What Should You Do Before Buying Your First Home?

Manager — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:48:48 +0000

When you are calculating the amount you want to spend for your new home, you have to draw up a proper budget, in which you should also have an emergency fund. This extra fund will be handy when you have to do some fixing up in your new home. This is a requirement in the [...]

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Tips for FSBO Sellers

Manager — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:45:47 +0000

Many real estate investors are choosing to sell their homes as FSBO. This allows home owners to avoid paying agents any kind of commission. As the costs of houses are on the rise, the standard commission of 6% means a lot of money. Why would you want to pay this to the owner when you [...]

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FSBO in the Modern Market

Manager — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:16:02 +0000

If you are interested in the real estate market, then you must be aware that it is one of the very complicated markets in the whole world. The reason behind this is that the prices of properties are never stable and they keep changing almost every other day. The only thing that does not change [...]

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How to Make Your Home an Excellent Property for Sale

Manager — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:52:59 +0000

In the field of real estate, home staging is gaining a lot of popularity and the results are great. Before you plan to put the “for sale by owner ” tag outside or put your home under MLS Listings, think about enhancing the curb appeal of your property. You can attract numerous prospective buyers by improving [...]

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Earn Your Profits with FSBO

Manager — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:23:08 +0000

Do not waste time and increase your confidence as well as your chances of getting the best buyers with FSBO. You have reasons to become confident, as you are the person who gets the chance to meet prospective buyers. In this manner, you can judge whether the buyer is serious enough to buy your home. [...]

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Sell Your Home Using FSBO and Avoid Paying Commissions

Manager — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:35:54 +0000

Why should you pay any commission to real estate agents, when you can sell through FSBO? You need to know about some of the home selling facts. Did you know that both buying and selling agents generally receive a total commission of nearly 6% of the entire sale price of the home? This ” for sale [...]

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Home Buying: Tips to Simplify It

Manager — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:39:27 +0000

Do you wish to buy a brand new home and want feel very proud of it? If you are feeling frightened of making this real estate investment, then you do not need to worry. Here are some tips that can help you in your making your big decision. Have you decided to look for homes with [...]

Home Buying: Tips to Simplify It is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Advantages of FSBO Sale

Manager — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:26:04 +0000

FSBO or for sale by owner is the term used to describe a person who sells homes on his or her own without seeking the help of a real estate broker. More and more home owners are resorting to the FSBO method to take charge of the entire home sale process. MLS listing is also [...]

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First Time Home Buyers: What You Must Not Do

Manager — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:18:49 +0000

Has it been your dream to reside in your very own home? You do not have be a very brave person to make a real estate investment. Anyone can buy a home, provided he/she has the right tools and knowledge in hand. It is essential to be aware of certain important things that you should [...]

First Time Home Buyers: What You Must Not Do is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Tips for Presenting Your Home While Selling It

Manager — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:53:25 +0000

Sellers sometimes have the query whether it is a good idea to show around a home to buyers in a vacant or furnished flat. This will certainly depend on the condition of your home. If it is a furnished home, it should not be badly decorated, messy, or dirty. If that is the case then [...]

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Smart Home Owners are Choosing FSBO Method to Sell Their Homes

Manager — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:27:26 +0000

Have you heard of the phrase FSBO or “for sale by owner“? In the real estate world this term refers to a property that a home owner sells without the help of a professional real estate agent. It is a fact that about 30% home sellers in the US, put in their own effort in [...]

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Make Buyers Feel At Home While Selling Your Property

Manager — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:55:55 +0000

When the real estate market is slow, home owners cannot afford to miss any important part while marketing their property. As a seller, you have to be particular about everything from price to preparation and from fixing to presentation. You can prefer to sell using the ” for sale by owner ” tag outside your [...]

Make Buyers Feel At Home While Selling Your Property is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

The Importance of Closing for Buyers

Manager — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:32:29 +0000

You may have searched through MLS listings for plenty of homes for sale and decided your dream home. You accepted the offer of the home seller, your home loan has also been accepted, you have carried out the home inspections and, now you are dying to step into your newly bought home. The last step [...]

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Selling a Home: Select the Right Price

Manager — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:06:12 +0000

When it comes to selling a home, you have to ensure that you are using the right method to get the best value for your property. If you decide to place your home under MLS listings or FSBO listings then you have to choose the best strategy to get the right price. In the real estate [...]

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How to Make the Most of Real Estate Investments

Manager — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:35:56 +0000

Making a real estate investment can be very profitable if you have the right knowledge about the market and can make all the necessary financial arrangements. When you make an investment like buying a home then you have to keep the risks in mind. If you do this then your newly bought home can become [...]

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Why Should You Own a House?

Manager — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:46:24 +0000

People all around you proudly declare that they own a house. Now it is your turn to own a brand new home if you want to give them some good competition. The best thing about owning a home is that you can avoid yourself from falling into financial difficulties. If you have your home in a [...]

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Buyers Make the Most of Foreclosures

Manager — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:17:13 +0000

Are you tired of searching for homes for sale, because they are too costly? As an alternative, you can try making your real estate investment in foreclosures. This will save a lot of your precious savings. However before you decide to do this you have some hurdles to cross. If it is a foreclosed property, [...]

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Make the Right Improvements in Your Home Before You Sell It

Manager — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:46:41 +0000

If you are on the verge of selling your home then make sure that you follow some basic real estate advice. Home improvements can certainly enhance the overall look of your home, so that you can get the best of potential buyers. Instead of being hasty in putting the “for sale by owner” sign in [...]

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The Importance of Interviewing a Realtor before Selling a Home

Manager — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:51:03 +0000

Always keep this in mind that every real estate agent is different. Before you decide to pick your agent for either buying or selling your home, you require finding out some important information about the person. Have you noticed how people spend weeks in comparing the dealerships prices from various sources before buying a new [...]

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Choose a Right Rate For Selling Your Home

Manager — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:29:08 +0000

Do you want to sell your home really fast? Then make sure that you do not lag behind in the real estate market. Before you put your home under MLS listings, you should know your reason for selling it. Once you know it, you will be able to set the right price and even decide [...]

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Home Sellers: Tips for Listing Your Home

Manager — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:36:09 +0000

Have you been trying to sell your home, but feel that you are not getting the right buyers? Well, the fact is that there is nothing wrong with the buyers. You have to look at your home and your manner of projecting it for sale. Compare your home with other homes for sale and you [...]

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Home Sellers Pay Heed to Advice by Real Estate Experts

Manager — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:03:40 +0000

If you are selling your home to escape from your escalating mortgage payments, then you do not have to sell your property at a loss. Here is some advice from the world of real estate. You can make use of money that is not your own. If you are wondering how this is possible then [...]

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Home Buyers: Some Tips That Can Help You

Manager — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:17:40 +0000

While looking for homes for sale you should try using the Internet, which is a very user-friendly medium. It is also cost effective as you are able to locate countless properties under MLS listings with the click of a mouse. According to a survey, it has been gathered that more and more real estate investors [...]

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Home Sale : How to Maximize Your Gains

Manager — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:02:39 +0000

If you are considering selling your home then you should also think about spending some money to make crucial improvements in your property. This is a very useful piece of real estate advice that surely comes handy in the long run. You can make the major improvements even while living in your home that is [...]

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Home Selling: Ways of Enhance the Value of a House

Manager — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:59:34 +0000

If you wish to increase the value of your home by degrees, then you need to bear in mind certain things that others do before selling their home. In the real estate world, there are some rules that can provide you with fruitful results if you pay heed to them. Before you decide to place [...]

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Home Selling : Tips to Attract Buyers

Manager — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:33:51 +0000

If you want to attract several prospective buyers, while selling your home then make sure, you follow the valuable advice offered by real estate gurus. If you have heard of making home improvements then do not ignore it. Here are some home improvement tips that can gear up your home sale and makes it one [...]

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Check Your Home If You Want To Sell It

Manager — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:36:03 +0000

If you are preparing to sell your home, you should know about the things that can please buyers. Your home should appear as attractive as possible; fit enough to become one of the best homes for sale. You must have heard of dressing up your home from real estate experts. This surely helps in increasing [...]

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Tips for Second Time Home Buyers

Manager — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:54:55 +0000

Are you planning to buy a second home? Well, plenty of real estate investors have been happy with their first purchase and they moved on to be successful with their second home purchase as well. If you feel that you can sell your existing home at a good rate then you too should make the [...]

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Best Ways of Dressing up Your Home for Sale

Manager — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:27:10 +0000

A real estate venture can be a very interesting prospect for you. If you are planning to sell your home in a jiffy and even get a good price for it then consider certain ideas of dressing it up. When buyers are looking for homes for sale, they will be surely interested in the ones [...]

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Home Sellers Do your Homework to Grab the Best Deal

Manager — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:18:18 +0000

What would you do when you finally decide to sell your home after a lot of thought? Normally when it comes to selling a home many people choose to hire a good real estate broker. Then depend on the expertise of the realtor to get a rough knowledge about the conditions of the local market [...]

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The Facts about Overpriced Homes for Sale

Manager — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:30:32 +0000

Home buyers generally appear to drift away from homes for sale that are too overpriced for them. Many people who have made real estate investments feel that it is better to stay away from overpriced homes, as they are perfect for them. Buyers have a pre-conceived notion that the owner of such a home knows [...]

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Top Reasons for Buying a Home

Manager — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:05:26 +0000

Are you worried about buying a brand new home for your family for the first time? There have been countless people you have made real estate investments earlier and they do not hesitate in making a second investment. This should offer you some relief. Before you buy, you should find out what are the benefits [...]

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The Need for Home Inspection before Buying

Manager — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:12:21 +0000

You may decide to buy your desired home either through a real estate broker or by choosing a property from MLS listings, but do not think or skipping the home inspection process. Some buyers try to short cut the home inspection part to save money. This would not be a wise thing to do. You [...]

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Study and Compare Mortgage Loans before Buying a Home

Manager — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:51:47 +0000

There are plenty of things to consider before you make the significant decision of buying a brand new home to settle down for the rest of life or perhaps for some years. One of the important points that any home buyer needs to bear in mind is comparing mortgage loans in the most detailed manner [...]

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Ideas to Sell Your Home in the Drop of a Hat

Manager — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:03:04 +0000

Selling a home to the right buyer is something, which every home owner wants. This is not impossible or difficult. With the right buyer, if the home sells very fast, a home seller will have more than one reason to be happy. In order to get good prospective buyers, you may try using MLS listings. [...]

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Home Buyers Watch Out Before Making the Deal

Manager — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:31:11 +0000

When you keep your cool and plan things, the outcome surely turns out to be positive. Therefore, if you desire to buy a new home with your savings, you have to consider a number of things. It is always better to be on the safe side in your real estate transaction by preventing certain commonly [...]

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Update Your Kitchen To Help Sell Your Home Faster

Manager — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:43:50 +0000

The kitchen is very important in any home and also plays a vital role in the real estate market. So if you are thinking of selling your home, make sure that you have a proper kitchen or it may break or make the deal. If you feel that your kitchen appears to look slightly outdated, [...]

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Do Not Miss Your Home Buyer Rebates

Manager — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:15:11 +0000

Buying a home is one of the best things in your life, so if you are planning to do so, complete all your calculations and make a thorough market survey. Do not make the mistake of choosing any real estate broker that you find. Consult friends who may be able to suggest you a fabulous [...]

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Home Owners Do Not Miss Out the Best Opportunities

Manager — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:40:31 +0000

If you wish to sell your home at a good rate and get the best potential buyers for the purpose, you should make it a point to keep certain pertinent things in mind before you take some serious action. You may miss out on some the best opportunities for your real estate dealing if you [...]

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The Costliest Mistake that Home Sellers Should Stay Away from

Manager — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:40:32 +0000

We all must have heard that we often learn through our mistakes, so mistakes are not bad after all. However, if we apply this saying to our real estate transaction then it will certainly translate to some heavy loss. If you are on the verge of selling your home, learn about the dreadful mistakes that [...]

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Easy Home Buying Tips for First Time Buyers

Manager — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:12:05 +0000

Finding a good broker is one of the important things that first time home buyers should keep in mind, especially, brokers who are experienced and have an in-depth knowledge of the real estate market. Brokers who know the market can be a very precious source of information regarding the home buying process. You should not [...]

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Is There a Best Time to Buy a Home

Manager — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:38:35 +0000

Wise real estate gurus will advise you to occupy a house for at least five years to make sure that you are able to recover your purchasing costs. The right time to buy a home does not only mean that you have to be ready with the finances. Move ahead of conventional thinking. You should [...]

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What Home Owners Should Avoid

Manager — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:00:46 +0000

Do you wish to sell your home effectively and get the best potential buyers? To ensure that your real estate transaction is very memorable for you, you need to avoid certain things. Home owners often do not seek the help of experienced professionals and devise unwise strategies that prove to have negative effects on their [...]

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How to Choose a Brand New Home for the First Time

Manager — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:02:36 +0000

Before you begin your search for a new home, you have to pay attention to a number of significant points. It is very important to look at neighborhoods carefully, where you plan to make your real estate investment. A neighborhood is favorable with the presence of good schools and other useful services, which are required [...]

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Easy Tips for Enhancing the Value of Your Home

Manager — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:40:36 +0000

Those interested in the real estate market must be aware that price of a property and its value are two separate things. You should know that the price is the sum that buyers are charged and the homeâ€™s value is its quality, which is determined by several factors including the homeâ€™s location, its state, features, [...]

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Paint Your Home to Attract Buyers

Manager — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:16:48 +0000

As a home seller, you can adopt any method for selling your home, like using flat fee MLS or visiting brokers to procure home owner rebates, but ultimately the value of your property is in your hands. It is your responsibility as the owner to check whether your home is presentable to prospective buyers or [...]

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A Home with Tidy Interiors Sells Faster

Manager — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:32:03 +0000

Are you interested in selling your home in a jiffy and want a host of potential buyers to get attracted to your ” for sale by owner ” tag? Well, you can easily achieve this by following what others in the real estate business have done. One of the easiest steps to sell your home [...]

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Make Sure Your Home is Ready for Quick Sale

Manager — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:19:09 +0000

Are you a home owner who wants to get the best potential buyer for your much-loved home? Ask any real estate expert this question and you will get the answer. This can happen soon, if you are a little attentive to the demands of buyers. If you place yourself in the buyerâ€™s shoes, you will definitely [...]

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Common Mistakes Made By Buyers

Manager — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:22:26 +0000

If you have been eyeing your dream home for some time, you should plan your real estate transaction with a little care. Many buyers normally tend to make certain common buying mistakes. You should know what they do, before you set out, in order to avoid them completely. Some local real estate markets are favorable for [...]

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Things to Avoid When You Buy a New Home

Manager — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:58:03 +0000

Make sure you avoid certain mistakes that buyers often make. If you are a first time buyer, a little bit of caution surely pays in the real estate market. You should avoid getting too emotional while choosing the home. Always listen to your head and not heart. So, select a home that is not too [...]

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The Importance of a Neat Porch When You Are Trying to Sell Your Home

Manager — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:39:53 +0000

Home staging is one of the important things in the real estate world and is effective in selling your home faster and getting you good buyers as well. When you take pains to make all the rooms neat and tidy, it is also very vital to pay some extra attention to the porch. It is very [...]

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Top 3 Things That Potential Sellers Forget to Do

Manager — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:11:06 +0000

Before conducting your real estate transaction, make sure that you do not forget certain things, which numerous home sellers actually fail to bear in mind. The top 4 things that potential sellers forget to do are: 1. Not getting homes MLS listed: Instead of opting for the conventional method of getting all your real estate work [...]

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Top 4 Blunders That Potential Buyers Make

Manager — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:49:01 +0000

If you are about to buy a new home make sure you know what you are doing. You should be more careful if you are a first time buyer and avoid the mistakes that many potentials buyers normally make. This will help you enjoy your new purchase, instead of having any regrets later on. The [...]

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A beautiful garden can fetch you a higher price for your home

Manager — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:29:36 +0000

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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Get in touch directly with “For sale by owner" homes

Manager — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:15:21 +0000

When you are planning to buy your new home, one of the best options is to visit directly the "For Sale By Owner" homes. There are other common and popular methods of searching a home for a first time buyer. One such method is seeking the aid of Real Estate brokers, who provide you with [...]

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Save money through home owner rebates

Manager — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:37:16 +0000

If you are the person who is the proud owner of a lovely home and plans to sell it to a prospective buyer soon, then you should be thinking of enhancing your profits through Home Owner Rebates. The advantages of Home Owner Rebates are plenty and they draw the attention of countless home owners today. [...]

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Flat Fee MLS and its Advantages

Manager — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:04:10 +0000

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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How To Spot Good Value In Real estate

Manager — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:13:28 +0000

Do you want to buy a home sweet home for your family at the best rate? You can easily spot good value in Real Estate, provided you do a little research beforehand. Take some time and plan before you start your search. I followed this technique and trust me, it really helped. Just follow these [...]

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Always get the best legal eagles to do your paperwork

Manager — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:51:12 +0000

Are you worrying about your latest Real Estate venture and have some serious queries? Do not get worked up. Just keep your cool and seek the help of a Real Estate lawyer. If you have finished with your selection of home from the MLS Listing, then immediately consult a well-known lawyer. I took the same [...]

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Ever Wonder Why IHS Realty Doesn’t Have Many Links to Other Real Estate Sites?

Manager — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:12:35 +0000

At IHS Realty, you’ll find some great links. We’ll help you to get to Realtor.com. We’ll help you to find properties and give you access to the tips and tools that you really need when you’re buying or selling a home. However, unlike the sites referenced in this article, we don’t stuff our site full [...]

Ever Wonder Why IHS Realty Doesn’t Have Many Links to Other Real Estate Sites? is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Want to Hear More About IHS Realty?

Manager — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:55:24 +0000

Different people take in information differently. Some prefer to read the details; others prefer to learn by listening. If you are the type of person who would like to hear more about something, why not listen to an Introduction to IHS Real Estate Podcasting Once you’ve made your way through the introduction, you’ll have a chance [...]

Want to Hear More About IHS Realty? is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

What Are the Benefits of Working with IHS Realty?

Manager — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:52:36 +0000

When it comes to buying or selling a home, it’s important to consider all of your options. In part, this means finding ways of saving money during the process, choosing someone with whom you will work well and – most importantly – finding the right real estate services for you. IHS Realty knows that in order [...]

What Are the Benefits of Working with IHS Realty? is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Why Choose IHS Realty?

Manager — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:18:26 +0000

When you’re looking at selling or buying a home, the internet can be a great tool. And it can be, but not if you are working with a traditional real estate agent. More and more, traditional real estate agents are not able to leave a footprint on the web. IHS Realty is different. If you are looking [...]

Why Choose IHS Realty? is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Why Choose IHS Realty for your Flat Fee MLS Listing?

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:16:03 +0000

With IHS Realty and a Flat Fee MLS Listing, selling your home will be easier that you think The choice to sell a home is never easy. But that does not mean that the process needs to be difficult.With a Flat Fee MLS listing from IHS Realty, you will find that selling your home is an [...]

Why Choose IHS Realty for your Flat Fee MLS Listing? is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Why List with a Flat Fee MLS Service?

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:18:21 +0000

Most buyers purchase real estate based on MLS service listings When you have a home to sell, whether you are selling on your own or through a realtor, it is important to be sure that your property is listed in the MLS – Multiple Listing Service. MLS is the go-to place for brokers and agents and – [...]

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Flat Fee MLS Services Are A Niche Service

admin — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:07:02 +0000

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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You Can Get Contract Assistance Through IHS

admin — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:50:57 +0000

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 [...]

You Can Get Contract Assistance Through IHS is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

You Can Sell Through Flat Fee MLS No Matter What Type Of Seller You Are

admin — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:41:42 +0000

IHS Realty doesn’t throw you to the wolves (FSBO) This home seller comes in two varieties. The first is the Investor. He or she has done this before. They have bought houses to be fixed up and flipped or they have rental properties that they buy and sell with some frequency. At one point in time, [...]

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Don’t Just Sell For Sale By Owner – List On The MLS

admin — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:54:07 +0000

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 [...]

Don’t Just Sell For Sale By Owner – List On The MLS is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Your Listing Broker Doesn’t Have To Be Your Sales Representive

admin — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:20:09 +0000

And other myths denied Source: Selling your home on your own, without a Realtor, is becoming less and less popular. This is surprising, considering that home values have skyrocketed and commissions have risen along with them. That’s not what we’re experiencing. IHS Realty had a record year last year. We will likely have one again. More people are [...]

Your Listing Broker Doesn’t Have To Be Your Sales Representive is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

There’s A Paradigm Shift in the Real Estate Industry

admin — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:26:45 +0000

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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Two Reasons To Use IHS As A Source For Your Next News Story

admin — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:35:02 +0000

IHS Realty is a friend to local, state and national media Our two great reasons are: Excellent customer service Innovation Our customers can actually get a live human being on the phone. We try to keep it personal. Our success says we’re doing a good job. We also implement the latest technologies. We know what we’re doing and it shows. Are [...]

Two Reasons To Use IHS As A Source For Your Next News Story is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Flat Fee MLS Services Are Not Available At A Drive-Thru Window

admin — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:50:59 +0000

You need a broker to get listed, but it doesn’t have to be a full-time broker FFMLS – This term refers to Flat Fee Multiple Listing Service. Many people that consider selling their home with an agent worry that they will not be able to list their property in the multiple listing service for the area. [...]

Flat Fee MLS Services Are Not Available At A Drive-Thru Window is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Virtual Tours Sell Houses

admin — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:02:32 +0000

Even if you link them from YouTube Yesterday, we ran a short blog post regarding a woman who sold her house on YouTube. Well, actually, it wasn’t her house. It was her client’s house. She was a real estate agent. Our suggestion was for you to list your house on IHS Realty and run your video [...]

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Check Out The Latest IHS Realty Flat Fee Listing

admin — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:46:00 +0000

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 [...]

Check Out The Latest IHS Realty Flat Fee Listing is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

List on IHS Realty And Get A National Listing On Realtor.com

admin — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:08:35 +0000

We want you to have maximum exposure to the market Realtor.com draws more than 6.5 million visitors a month, making it "the No. 1 consumer destination for real estate related information," according to Move Inc., which runs the site for the National Association of Realtors. That’s why when you list your house on IHS Realty, we [...]

List on IHS Realty And Get A National Listing On Realtor.com is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

One In Four Buyers Purchase A Home They Found Online

admin — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:29:56 +0000

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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See What Past Customers Have Said About IHS Realty

admin — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:15:37 +0000

They just keep coming back for more With thousands of homes sold, lots of people are talking about flat fee MLS listing with IHS Realty. Here’s what just a few have had to say about their experiences selling with IHS Realty flat fee home selling programs… "IHS told me two things up front: how much it would [...]

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Find A Home In Delaware

admin — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:19:52 +0000

IHS Realty’s MLS listings include houses in Delaware Looking for a home in Delaware? IHS Realty can help. Our multiple listing service reaches far across the United States and Canada. One state we frequently find ourselves in is Delaware. If you are looking for a place to live in Delaware, we have listings that you can browse [...]

Find A Home In Delaware is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Real Estate Agents Will Be Forced To Accept Lower Commissions

admin — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:33:29 +0000

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 [...]

Real Estate Agents Will Be Forced To Accept Lower Commissions is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

National Association of Realtors Changes Its MLS Rules

admin — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:25:36 +0000

FSBO sellers are the big benefit recipients The existing IDX policy permits members posting MLS listings on their own Web sites to select the listings they show on the basis of objective criteria such as location, type of property, compensation offered for buyers’ agents or the level of service provided by the listing company. It was [...]

National Association of Realtors Changes Its MLS Rules is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

IHS Realty Is In The Business of Making Customers Happy

admin — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:01:44 +0000

Even other real estate professionals have nice things to say about us For Sale By Owner sellers aren’t the only people satisfied with IHS Realty services. Take a look at these realtor endorsements: We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for working with us on the sale of 10863 Constitution Drive. It takes a [...]

IHS Realty Is In The Business of Making Customers Happy is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Ditch Your Buyer’s Agent And Win Negotiating Power

admin — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:01:04 +0000

IHS Realty can help you save money on the buying process If you go out to look at a home with a “Buyer’s Agent,” even though they work for you, they are paid by the seller. No skin off your teeth, right? Except when you consider where the seller is getting the money to pay the commission [...]

Ditch Your Buyer’s Agent And Win Negotiating Power is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

More and More Home Sellers are Flocking to the MLS

admin — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:33:06 +0000

Flat fee services like IHS Realty are saving the day Flat fee MLS services like IHS Realty are growing more and more popular with home sellers. With prices getting lower all around the country and buyers taking control of the market, home sellers have no recourse but to slash their costs. The best way to do [...]

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What Is The MLS Exactly?

admin — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 14:28:43 +0000

Is it digital advertising or an industry tool? The answer to the question really depends on your location. If the question was asked in the USA, I think 99% of realtors would respond ‘industry tool’. Ask the question in Europe and the answer would be reversed with 99% of estate agents referring to MLS as digital [...]

What Is The MLS Exactly? is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

One Canadian Woman Assists FSBO Sellers Sell Their Homes

admin — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:52:16 +0000

FSBO sellers can save a bundle doing it themselves Lorraine Brownrigg says she has helped homeowners sell more than 3,000 properties in and around Ottawa in the past three years. It’s anyone’s guess how much she has saved them in real estate commissions, but it’s probably many millions of dollars. Lorraine Brownrigg knows what thousands of [...]

One Canadian Woman Assists FSBO Sellers Sell Their Homes is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

The FTC Helps Consumers

admin — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:43:00 +0000

Exclusive agency agreements help everyone (Source) The FTC has now settled with five MLS systems that did not allow brokers to post listings with anything other than exclusive-right-to-sell listing contracts. From this point forward exclusive agency agreements can be used with MLS systems based in Loveland, CO; Concord, NH; Williamsburg, VA; Appleton, Oshkosh, and Fond du [...]

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IHS Realty Has Made A Lot Of Customers Happy

admin — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:42:01 +0000

We weren’t just the first, we’re the best IHS Realty has built a reputation that we are proud of. We have many satisfied customers who have used our flat fee MLS services in the past. Here is just a small sampling of testimonials: IHS told me two things up front: how much it would cost to list [...]

IHS Realty Has Made A Lot Of Customers Happy is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Join IHS Realty’s Platinum Plan and Get a 5-Scene Virtual Tour

admin — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 13:31:13 +0000

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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Here’s a Step by Step guide to IHS’s Flat Fee Home Buyer Rebate Program…

admin — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:41:46 +0000

IHS makes home buying easy Register for Home Buyer Rebates with IHS. Complete the Online Property Search Form so that we can set up your updates of new listings matching your criteria as they come on the market. Use IHS’s exclusive Property Search Engine to find homes matching your criteria. You can even save your searches [...]

Here’s a Step by Step guide to IHS’s Flat Fee Home Buyer Rebate Program… is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

B.C. MLS Service Is More Popular Than Last Year

admin — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:59:35 +0000

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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Join Our Flat Fee Home Buying Program

admin — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:58:50 +0000

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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Meet the Pioneer of Online Flat Fee Real Estate

admin — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 13:00:19 +0000

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) [...]

Meet the Pioneer of Online Flat Fee Real Estate is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

What is the IHS Realty Flat Fee Home Buying Program

admin — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:03:33 +0000

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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IHS Realty Forums Are Great For Answering Your Questions

admin — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 04:06:04 +0000

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 [...]

IHS Realty Forums Are Great For Answering Your Questions is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

The New Jersey MLS Doesn’t List Properties With Exclusive Agency Listing Agreements on Public Internet Sites

admin — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:07:58 +0000

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 [...]

The New Jersey MLS Doesn’t List Properties With Exclusive Agency Listing Agreements on Public Internet Sites is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Virginians Have More Than One MLS Option

admin — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:09:36 +0000

Virginia’s flat fee MLS services reach as far as Pennsylvania If you live in Virginia, you have four chances to get listed with the MLS. The Tidewater-Hampton Roads MLS has proven itself to be an effective vehicle for home sellers. More than 75% of homes sold take place through the service. If you’re not listed, you’re [...]

Virginians Have More Than One MLS Option is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

MLS Listings are Available in 22 States

admin — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:19:06 +0000

If you are in the market to buy a home you can buy from the MLS and get a rebate IHS Realty has MLS listings in 22 states. You can select your criteria. Search our listings by state and your stated price range or look for a particular listing. There’s bound to be something here for [...]

MLS Listings are Available in 22 States is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Flat Fee MLS is Controversial – Even in Canada

admin — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 05:47:05 +0000

Canada’s issue could become issue in the U.S. Realtors from across Canada have voted to shelve proposed changes to the Multiple Listing Service that many agents argued could have increased the fees consumers pay for some services. Delegates to a special meeting of the Canadian Real Estate Association, or CREA, voted overwhelmingly yesterday to withdraw the proposed [...]

Flat Fee MLS is Controversial – Even in Canada is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Flat Fee MLS Isn’t Just for Home Sellers

admin — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:21:05 +0000

You can get a rebate if you purchase your home through IHS Realty Buying a home through a flat fee MLS service is just as rewarding as selling through IHS Realty. You can get credit for your closing costs or even end up with a rebate and go home with cash in your pocket. At IHS Realty, you [...]

Flat Fee MLS Isn’t Just for Home Sellers is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Home Sellers Have More Than Two Options

admin — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:21:26 +0000

FSBO sellers have better chances of selling with flat fee MLS It used to be when you made the decision to sell your home, you essentially had two methods available to you. You could list your home with a traditional real estate company and pay 6-7% commission or you could try selling on your own "for [...]

Home Sellers Have More Than Two Options is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Flat Fee MLS Gets You Maximum Exposure

admin — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:08:46 +0000

When you list with IHS Realty’s flat fee MLS service you get exposure through the National Association of Realtors as well REALTOR.com is the official site of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). When you list your home with IHS Realty’s flat fee MLS service, you get automatic exposure through the NAR. You get the most exposure and [...]

Flat Fee MLS Gets You Maximum Exposure is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Don’t Be Intimidated By Traditional Real Estate Agents

admin — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 13:35:07 +0000

Some real estate agents and state real estate commissions don’t like companies like IHS Realty There’s no doubt that new technology often changes the norms in an industry. The Internet has certainly challenged traditional thinking in real estate circles. In fact, some FSBO sellers and flat fee MLS advocates have been accused of wrongdoing just for [...]

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The MLS Is For Everyone

admin — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:17:42 +0000

IHS Realty is committed to honest buyer and seller representation Rules to regulate fair competition have been in place in one form or another since the beginning of this nation. Unfortunately, not everyone plays fair. When the FTC gets involved, you know it’s serious. Compromise is good, but IHS Realty is proud to say we will strive [...]

The MLS Is For Everyone is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Get Electronic Price Assistance Today

admin — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 16:58:58 +0000

Ensure that you price your house correctly How do you price a house for the market? FSBO sellers have struggeled with that issue since the very beginning. It’s not as hard as it looks. It may seem that real estate agents have an in-road to pricing just right, but that’s not the case. Many times, agents get [...]

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Schedule a Home Inspection

admin — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:23:44 +0000

Before you list your property find out it’s true value We’re excited that you’ve chosen IHS Realty to list your home. But have you had your home inspected? A home inspection will uncover any defaults that may devalue your home. Get your home inspected before you list it, then if you have to make a repair or [...]

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Not Sure About Flat Fee MLS?

admin — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 14:01:24 +0000

Don’t just jump in the water, test it first At IHS Realty, you can talk to other property owners – sellers and buyers – and agents about the process before you make a decision. Ask a question, research the process, get a good warm fuzzy. Visit the IHS Realty message forum. Join the community. Not Sure About Flat [...]

Not Sure About Flat Fee MLS? is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

About IHS Realty

admin — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:10:02 +0000

How we began Most real estate companies want to sell you a bundle of services for a relatively high commission rate. Whether you want or need all of their services, you still pay 5%, 6% or more to the traditional real estate broker. Now, with IHS Realty, you choose just the services you want for a [...]

About IHS Realty is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

How Flat Fee MLS Listing Works

admin — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:45:34 +0000

FACT: The REALTORÂ® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) gives your home the highest exposure possible. If you have ever listed your a home the old fashioned way, you know you had to pay a commission of 5-7%* of your home’s value to a to a real estate agent. Under this traditional model you had to pay the [...]

How Flat Fee MLS Listing Works is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Why Choose Flat Fee MLS?

admin — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:37:13 +0000

What’s in it for me? Now there’s a better way to buy or sell a home! Welcome to IHS Realty and flat fee real estate brokerage – the low cost alternative to real estate commission rates. Online flat-fee real estate with IHS Realty allows you to choose just the services you want for a price that makes [...]

Why Choose Flat Fee MLS? is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates

Make Money When you Buy with IHS

admin — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 04:49:05 +0000

Home Buying Rebates and Savings Recent studies by the National Association of Realtors have revealed that 77% of home buyers begin their home search online. Furthermore, industry insiders have estimated that home buyers do 90% of the research and work to find their next home on their own. Taking that information into consideration, doesn’t it seem like a [...]

Make Money When you Buy with IHS is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates