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Do properties listed with an MLS Flat Fee Sell?

Once a listing is accepted and placed in the Realtor MLS it becomes all of the agents that are part of the Realtor membership's inventory.  We check the MLS, usually daily, to see the new properties that have been listed.  On these sheets it shows all of the important features of the property and also what the listing agent is offering to pay another agent to bring them a buyer.  This is the big difference between being a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) or having a flat fee listing in the MLS.  THE AGENT IS ASSURED BY THE LISTING AGENT THAT THEY WILL BE PAID AND HOW MUCH THEY WILL BE PAID.  Payment is commonly a percentage of the sale.  As long as the seller is willing to pay a fair buyer's agent compensation, there property will compete with all the other listings. 

The other consideration is that statistically 85% of all buyers now turn to the internet before calling an agent.  When you list in the Realtor MLS you will automatically also go in to Realtor.com.  Most buyers will have a good idea of the home(s) they want to see before calling their agent.  Your property listing also is seen on many, many other sites as well. 

As you can see, the Realtor MLS is a powerful tool that gives the seller the opportunity to get as much exposure as possible, sell in the shortest amount of time and get the best price for their property.  The MLS works and the Realtor MLS flat fee service helps you save 1/2 the commission!