For info about our services ... click on pricing table text and a window will open.
Sell or Rent
We list 2 sell or for rent on the MLS and you choose the commission. In some cases a broker will not take a listing is the buyer agent fee is too low. Most clients offer 3% to the buyer agent but it is up to you. Rentals fees to the leasing agent vary, but 1/2 the first month's rent is a good average.
Photos in MLS
Each MLS has their own max number of photos that can be placed on the MLS. Please contact your local listing broker if you want to know the exact number.
Listing Term
Listing term depends listing plan. You may cancel listing at anytime, for any reason, unless your home is under contract. The MLS does not allow us to cancel, if a property is under contract.
Contracts & Disclosures
We provide all necessary contracts, disclosures, and addendums needed to sell or lease your property. We only use only state approved contracts provided by the real estate commission and approved contracts by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
REALTORĀ® MLS
A commission must be paid when listing in the Realtor MLS. 3% is recommended (1% minimum).
REALTOR.COM
The only way to get on realtor.com is the be listed with a REALTOR® on the MLS. We have set up the MLS to feed your property onto realtor.com.
Local REALTORĀ® Sites
Listing on local REALTOR® sites:
Re-max
Coldwell Banker
Century 21
Keller Williams
etc ...
Zillow & Trulia
Once you are on the MLS, your listing will automatically down-load to Zillow & Trulia. Downloading to all web sites is a function of the MLS in your area.
Buyer Lead Forwarding
Any email or phone leads we receive, we give them your direct contact information.
The potential Buyer/Tennant will contact you directly, so you may deal directly with them and NOT pay any commissions. Purchase our "QR Code" from our website and place the code on anything to direct the buyer right to your website listing on our site with all your contact info.
Printable Color Flyer
Printable property flyer from realtor.com
Very easy and no set up required. Creates automatically when we list your property on the MLS.
Anytime we make a change on the MLS, it will change automatically on realtor.com and you can print a new multi-page detailed flyer.
Sign
Double sided sign
For sale or lease signs available
Post not included
Sign frame can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes for about $15
Combo Key Box
Sale Comparables
When we do a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) we look at two things:
What is overall consumer demand in your area
What have properties simular to yours sold for (comps)
Contract review and offer advice
Review contract, page by page
Offer advice an opinion
Calculate closing cost
Review done by phone & email
Negotiate contract
When the contract comes in we review with you in detail, figure closing cost and handle negotiations with the buyer agent.
Basic
The Basic Plan is for those wanting MLS marketing, without the extras. This plan is designed for those who are experienced with the entire selling process and will need very little broker support. Support is available but with extra fees.
Must do 2+ listings per year/only
This plan is for those that understand the selling process and are needing very little broker support during the process. The only problem with this plan, sometimes clients underestimate selling complexities. The buyer agent represents the buyer, not the seller!
We can get involved, should you have issues, but there will be extra fees depending on what is going on with the transaction.
FULL SERVICE with 0.5% at closing
* For those wanting help from listing to close.
* We do a detail market analysis, to help with pricing.
* Review and discuss contracts, figure closing cost, prepare counter offers.
* We are here to guide you through the entire process.
* Selling can be a complex process and important for you to understand the "industry norms".
FULL SERVICE no fee at closing
During the marketing phase: * Before you list, we do a market analysis (CMA) and discuss a marketing strategy based on your motivation for selling.
* Discuss anytime during the marketing phase, your showing feedback and evaluate.
When you get a contract: * We go over the contract page by page, discuss and explain all options in detail.
* Offer advice/opinions and what we would do if it were our home.
* Figure closing cost to see what you would “walk away with” or net proceeds.
* Handle negotiations with buyer’s agent.
During option period and repairs:
* This is right after the contract is signed and the buyer does inspection.
* Discuss options and get back with buyer’s agent what you are willing to do with regards to repairs.
During closing with the title company:
* Review the closing statement to make sure everything is accurate
Open House advertised
About Us
Tracy has been offering flat fee real estate since 2005. We are located in Florence, Alabama which is in the northwest area of the state, but are familiar with many parts of Alabama. Having practiced traditional commission based real estate for years we realized there was a better way to sell homes and started offering flat fees. Please call me with any questions. 256-627-7168