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Frequently Asked Questions About our Realtor.com Listing

What is Realtor.com?

     Realtor.com is an online site where buyers can publicly search FLAT FEE MLS LISTINGs, the listings that appear in Realtor.com are the houses listed in the MLS. Realtor.com is also the official website of the National Association of Realtors.

What is the MLS

     The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the key to Home-Sales Success. The MLS lists the vast majority of real estate listings which are listed "for sale" by real estate brokers and their agents. All types of real estate property is listed in the real estate multiple listing service; houses, townhomes, condominiums, commercial property, lots, acreage and even rental properties. There are hundreds of local Multiple Listing Services located thruout the nation. Real Estate Associations in all 50 US states and Canada run their own MLS Systems. Statistics show that homes listed on the MLS sell faster. "The MLS" is the secret to success of real estate sales, directly responsible for about 4 of 5 sales nationwide. About 85% of home buyers use a REALTOR® to help them locate a property. When a possible buyer contacts a Real Estate Agent regarding a home purchase, the Agent will search the MLS for homes matching the buyers' desires, wants and needs. Statistics show that homes listed on the MLS sell faster.

Does it cost anything to get listed at Realtor.com

     Through our service, we will list you here and in www.4thishouse.com and in realtor.com for 1 year for a flat fee of $279.95 for all states. It will come with a yard sign and a Toll Free voicemail extension on the 4thishouse.com number to allow buyers to contact you directly.

Can I list my home in Realtor.com myself?

     Only licensed Realtors can list at Realtor.com and the MLS. You would require the service of a listing agent or a Realtor to have your home for sale listed at the MLS and Realtor.com

Do I have to pay commission to have my house listed in the MLS

     Depending on your agreement with the realtor who will list your house in the MLS commissions range from 2-6%, using our service however you pay 0% commission, just the flat fee of $279.95 but your home will only be placed in Realtor.com and NOT in the MLS, effectively creating an FSBO advertisment on Realtor.com.

How does your program work?

     Since the contact information in Realtor.com appears as the contact information of the licensed agent, we will assign an extension with a customized voicemail recording in our number where people can leave you messages directly. Your Realtor.com Listing will also have a banner showing your 4thishouse.com listing which contains your contact information.

How can I retrieve my messages?

     We will send the messages to your emails as a wav file attachment. You can listen to it using your computer. This can be played by a windows sound recorder, windows media player or winamp. Normally all sound playing software should be able to play your message.

Will I pay commission to Realtors?

     No. you will pay no commission to realtors. you will contact the buyers directly from the message sent to you by our program. no realtor will know that there is a buyer inquiry regarding your MLS and Realtor.com listing. If a Realtor contacts you regarding a buyer, you are not obliged to pay them any commissions however they may request to recieve a referral fee for their trouble.

Can I be contacted through email?

     Yes, our system will also forward e-mails to the same address that you recieve your voicemail messages.

Can I cancel my listing in Realtor.com?

     Yes, you can cancel your listing anytime. There would be no cancellation fees. You may email support@4thishouse.com to cancel your listing.

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