| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM THIS PROGRAM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Up Front Fees Any funds/moneys paid in advance are non refundable. This option requires an up front fee of $500.00 and is to paid at time of listing. Moneys and or fees paid in advance will not be discounted from total commission paid at close. If you terminate your contract early, no money will be refunded. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Listing Fees & Commission Splits The Selling Broker will receive a 3% brokerage fee and the Listing Broker will receive a .5% Brokerage Fee at time of close. Regardless if the listing agent is also the selling agent the commission at close will always be 3.5%. Unlike most Brokers in Michigan no administration or transaction fees will be charged over and above the upfront fee and 3.5% commission to the seller at time of close to the seller by the listing broker. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Property Advertising & Exposure The property will advertised on several different webs sites as are all MLS listed properties are. These sites include www.realtor.com, www.homes.com, www.trulia.com, www.zillow.com, www.swmric.com, www.craigslist.com and many other webs sites including many search engines such a www.google.com by simply entering the property address. It will also be posted on most major real estate company web sites in your area. If you the seller require additional advertising the cost will be at your expense. This program does not include printed advertising in the local newspaper or homes magazines or printed "flyers" and "flyer boxes". ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Open Houses Seller may hold their own open houses, however, they must inform listing agent of the date and time 7 days in advance. Any and all potential buyers must be referred to listing agent. If seller wishes to have the listing agent host an open house the time and date must be at a mutually agreed upon with seller and listing agent. In addition, a maximum length of an open house is to be 1 hour. The cost of an open house is free, however if seller wishes to have the home advertised in the Grand Rapids Press a fee of $100.00 is to be paid 10 days in advance. All open houses will be advertised on Craig's list and on the MLS. No more than one open house per month is permitted. If the property is vacant, seller agrees to provide and place for seating and a table in home prior to the open house. The property to be held open must be with in a 15 mile radius to listing agents home office. If the distance is larger than 15 Miles a Millage charge will be added. With this being said, open houses do not sell homes. Open houses can open your home up to thrives, unqualified buyers and nosy neighbors. In short, open houses are not beneficial. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listing Length Seller may list for as little as one month or until sold. You may cancel your listing at anytime at no cost provided you return the sign and key box to the listing agent's home office prior to the early termination paperwork being processed. If you wish to cancel your contract and you require the listing agent to retrieve the sign, key box and or process the paperwork in order to accelerate the expiration date, a fee of $100.00 will apply. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short Sales These terms will not apply to any sales requiring a short sale. If sale requires a short sale the commission is to be 6%. (Any money paid in advance will not be credited back seller.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Box A key box will be installed, a Grand Rapids Realty For Sale Sign will be placed on the listed property, the property will be broadcast on the MLS and placed on the Internet with interior and exterior photos. Seller(s) may provide there own photos. However, if they prefer, the listing agent will take up to 24 photos at no charge to seller. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Professional Council Listing agent will provide professional counsel from list date to close date, attend the closing, negotiate on seller’s behalf and review all closing documents. Seller has the right and has been advised to seek legal council regarding and all documents regarding the listing and sale of said property. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agent Showings All showings will be scheduled through the listing office. Agents will not call you directly. They will contact the listing agent with a time and date, the time will be record for the showing request and you will be contacted with the showing information. For occupied homes a 24 hour notice will be requested for your convenience. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Starting Price Seller is to choose the initial list price. Once the property is listed on the MLS the listing agent will provide a competitive market analyze (CMA) with comparable properties sales in the seller’s area with in 7 days of list date. This is to provide the seller(s) with a range of prices on which to base the list price. Some MLS systems may restrict my ability to provide this service. Seller may reduce the price of the property at any time and as many times during th listing contract dates. Seller may never increase the price from the original list price. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listing Comments Listing agent understands that a seller knows there property better than anyone and that special features about the property should be mentioned on the MLS listing. Seller may write the listing comments for the MLS listing as long as they are with in the guide lines of MLS and may be subject to length and listing agent’s approval. Most MLS systems have a maximum if 1000 characters including spaces. Some have even less. If seller chooses to do so, comments must be completed and provided to listing agent with in 24 hours of the date the listing contract is signed. If seller fails to do so or chooses not to write the listing comments the listing agent will complete the write up for the listing card at no charge. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Closing Location Seller agrees to use a title company of listing agent's choice. The listing agent does not and can receive any incentives from the title company. The listing agent will attend the closing to assure a smooth transaction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upgrading From The For Sale By Owner Program If seller is already under contract under our "For Sale By Owner Program", the seller may upgrade to this program at any time and pay only the difference of the initial start up fee for the For Sale By Owner Program, and this program. Any fees paid for additional services on the For Sale By Owner Program will not be included. (For example - Fees paid for changes such as new pictures or price changes will not be included or discount for the upgrade). Once seller has agreed to use this program seller may not downgrade to another program. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Offers To Purchase All offers to purchase will be presented to the seller by the listing agent. In some cases depending on your location, the presentation of an offer may be over the phone and or VIA E-mail or Fax. The terms and conditions of the offer will be explained to you in detail before you either accept or counter the offer to purchase. A estimation of your net proceeds will be provided. Under no condition will the buyer's agent meet with the seller to present an offer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qualified Buyers Seller allows the listing agent to show only qualified and approved buyers to the property being sold. Seller also agrees to allow the listing agent to make note on the listing that all buyers must be approved prior to any showing of the property. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contingent Offers Seller agrees not accept any offers contingent upon the sale of another property. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Internet and E-Mail Seller is required to own a computer, have Internet access on that computer, have the ability to print documents, have access to a fax machine or computer scanner and a valid e-mail account. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| FULL SERVICE At 3.5% Was 4.0% Now 3.5 % Save An Additional 0.5% |
| Free Marketing & Services Internet Marketing MLS (Multiple Listing System) Posting on 8 Different Public & Broker /Agent MLS Systems MLS (Multiple Listing System) Posting On 21 Different Broker/Agent MLS Systems Realtor.com, Homes.com, Trulia.com, Zillo.com, Facebook, Craig's List, Google Search, swmric.com and many other sites. Internet Advertising On Most Major Real Estate Company Web Sites Professional Craig's List Advertising Listing Paperwork Preparation Closing Assistance Up to 24 interior photos uploaded on the MLS Disclosures uploaded on line on MLS 1 Yard Sign Key Box installed CMA (Competitive Market Analysis) - Completed Once Property Is Listed. Net Sheet - Completed Once An Offer Is Presented. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Additional Advertising and Services Available @ Buyer Expense Virtual Tour $100.00 (Standard Style 3 Room) Grand Rapids Press Advertising $50.00 to $100.00 (price will depend on the length of the ad) Homes Extra Magazine Advertising $65.00 (Each Month) Buyers Guide Advertising $65.00 (Each Month) Color Brochures $.25 Each Copy Flyer Box or Tube $10.00 Large Yard Arm Sign $100.00 Directional Signs $10.00 Each --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Why being listed in MLS is so important MLS stands for "Multiple Listing Service", and is the main real estate marketing tool. Over 99% of all residential properties sold in West Michigan US are as a result of MLS listing exposure. Being listed in MLS means all the local Realtors can find your home in their MLS database. Realtors typically use the "MLS" as their main search tool. Buyers can find properties on thousands of public MLS websites, where they are most likely to be searching for a house. MLS listed properties (for sale by owner or not) sell substantially faster and for substantially more than not MLS listed "FSBO" properties ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Traditional Listing Service at 3.5% Commission @ Close Listing Split 3.0% to Selling Agent/Broker Side @ Close & 0.5 % to the Listing Agent/Broker Side @ Close A $500.00 Fee Is To Be Paid At Time Of Listing I will meet with you to list your property, provide you with seller representation when the home sells and during the listing period, advertise your property on Realtor.com as well as over 15 other web sites, post your listing on Eight MLS systems, schedule all of your showings and provide feedback when possible, install a Real Estate “For Sale Sign”, provide a Key Box if you require one, take up to 24 pictures and post them on the MLS, provide you with a CMA and net sheet, provide you with a closing statement prior to close and attend the closing. I am also available for questions any time during the listing period. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All properties listed under this MLS program have coverage under the following Counties with no additional fees. Battle Creek Board - Calhoun County & Lower Barry County (www.bcaar.com) Holland/Saugatuck Board - Ottawa & North West Allegan Counties (www.wmlar.com) Grand Rapids Board - Kent, Ionia, Northern Barry and Eastern Ottawa Counties (www.grar.com) St. Joseph Board - St. Joseph County (www.sjcarhomes.com) Branch County Board - Branch County (www.bcarrealtors.com) Montcalm County Board - Montcalm County (www.montcalm-realtors.com) West Central Board - Newaygo, Lake, Mecosta & Osceola Counties(www.westcrentralaor.org) Hillsdale County Board - Hillsdale County (www.hillsdalecountyboardofrealtors.com) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Below is a list that I can post your property can be listed on as well. You property will be visible to the agents on the MLS in these areas as well as the all the webs sites included in this package, however will not be visible to the public through these MLS systems. Greater Kalamazoo Board - Kalamazoo County, South & Eastern Allegan County. Eastern Vanburen County & Southern Barry County (www.gkar.com) Traverse City Board - Grand Traverse County, Benzie County, Leelenau County, Kalkaska County, Antrim County (www.taar.com) Southwestern Michigan Board - Berrien County, Cass County, Western VanBuren County (www.swmar.org) Paul Bunyan - Wexford County, Missaukee County, Roscommon County (www.pbbr.com) Mason Oceana Manistee Board - Mason County, Oceana County, Manistee County (www.momboard.com) Clare, Gladwin Board - Clare County, Gladwin County (www.claregladwinrealtors.com) Central Michigan Board - Isabella County & Gratiot County (www.cmiar.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Below is a list of other MLS systems and areas you can list your property under this program for an additional $100 Jackson County Board Of Realtors - Jackson County (www.jacksonmihomes.com) Ann Arbor Board Of Realtors - Washtenaw County (www.lansing-realestate.com) Lansing Board - Eaton County (www.lansing-realestate.com) More MLS Systems Coming Soon --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This a full service program. Any and all normal Real-Estate Broker duties and responsibilities will apply. If you have questions regarding the details please call me at 616-554-5796. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please, no requests to interview or talk about the program face to face unless you have decided to list the property at that time. If you have questions I am sure I can answer them over the phone prior to listing the property. If an appointment is set to meet face to face, it is agreed to list the property at the time of our first appointment. This must be done in order to provide this affordable program to you and sellers like yourself. This program was designed to streamline the Real Estate sales process. I have eliminated most of the marketing that does not sell homes. However I will provides you all the exposure you will ever need to sell your property. In other words, you will receive marketing, exposure and support that is geared to selling your property, NOT promoting me as an agent trying to get more listing or pick up buyers to sell other home too! If Your Property Is Listed On The MLS, Is Price Right And Has The Right Location It Will Sell It Self. Like the property you are selling , this program should sell it self. Same Results With A Huge Savings! |
| Realistic Listing Fees For This Unrealistic Market Call Doug Baird For More Details 616-554-5796 Michigan Real Estate Services |
