How We Do What We Do

How We Charge for What We Do Our Flat Fee and Discount Commission structure for Residential Home Sales First you need to know: Many traditional agents are charging 7% The Listing Agent will split the 7% with a Buyers Agent if one is involved similar to this example: The Listing Agent receives 4% The Buyers Agent receives 3% If there is no Buyers Agent involved the Listing Agent receives the entire 7% Commissions are Negotiable and Not Set By Law Option A: Limited Service Listing (For Sale With Owner) Administration Fee Payable at Listing: $295.00 MLS: Included Several Major Websites: Included Additional Services Available Monthly Management and Print Ad Fee: $70 Price, Terms or Picture Change: $25 Comparative Market Analysis(CMA):$75 Transaction Coordination Fee: $795 Closing Assistance Fee: $795 Additional cost only if seller elects to accept an offer from a Buyers Agent 3% of sales price, OR 1% if the Listing Agent shows & sells OR Seller requests additional services listed above. Option A: This options is for a Seller that has enough knowledge to handle all the details of showing and selling themselves, as well as, of the Transaction Coordination and Closing. Your Potential Savings $100,000 House $6,705 $200,000 House$ 13,705 $300,000 House $20,705 Option B: Full Service Listing Administration Fee Payable at Listing: $495.00 Grand Rapids MLS: Included Several Major Websites: Included Monthly Management and Print Ad Fee: $70 Price, Terms, Picture Change: Included CMA: Included Transaction Coordination: Included Closing Fee: 1% Additional cost only if Seller elects to accept an offer from a Buyers Agent 3% OR 1% if the Listing Agent shows & sells. Option B, If Seller shows and sells property, Seller does not pay Buyers Agent 3% or the Listing Agent show & sell fee of 1%. Listing Agent will represent the Seller's best interest, pre-approve Buyers, present all offers, and handle the paperwork, negotiations and details through closing. After initial CMA Seller may receive additional CMA's, 1X per month for only $25. Your Potential Savings $100,000 House $5,085 $200,000 House$11,085 $300,000 House$14,085 Option C: Full Service Listing Administration Fee Payable at Listing: 0 Grand Rapids MLS: Included Several Major Websites: Included Monthly Management and Print Ad Fee: $70 Price, Terms, Picture Change: Included CMA: Included Transaction Coordination: Included Closing Fee: 2% Additional cost only if Seller elects to accept an offer from a Buyers Agent 3% OR 1% if the Listing Agent shows & sells. Option C: Same as Option B, however there is less money collected at the time and 1% more collected at closing. Potential Savings $100,000 House $4,580 $200,000 House $9,580 $300,000 House $14,580 Our Full Service Listings Receive: Exposure on Several Major Websites Full Service Web Listing Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) Sellers Net Sheet Complete Photo Shoot Helpful Hints to Prepare the Home Multiple Listing Service Preliminary Title Report Open House Worksheets Well and Septic Systems Records 24 hour Property Information Hot Line Signs-Yard, directional and open house Closing Plan includes: A Licensed Realtor in the State of Michigan Represent you as a Seller Writing the Offer Calculate a Net Sheet Handle Negotiations-(in our Clients Best Interest) Direct Seller in how to handle inspections Prepare and Handle all Paperwork and Addendums Coordinate the Closing Marketing Package includes: Weekly Exposure in the Reminder Every Issue of the Todays Home Magazine Unlimited Price, Terms, Picture Change Handle all inquiries including 24 hour Property Information Hot Line We help you save the 3% selling fee by directing the buyers to you Follow Up after the Buyer previews your home Weekly Reports on how many times your property was viewed online