Flat Fee MLS FAQ

398MLS Flat Fee MLS FAQ's

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398MLS Flat Fee MLS FAQ's

What is the MLS?
What is a Flat Fee MLS?
Will my property be listed on the internet?
What if I sell the house on my own?
What areas do you serve?
Is it true that Homes on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) usually sell for a higher price?
How long does it take to be listed on the MLS?
Will my listing look the same as those who have agreed to pay a full listing commission?
How will I know if my property is listed with all of the correct information?
Why should I use a flat rate MLS listing program like yours rather than just selling for sale by Owner?



Q. What is the MLS?

Simply put the MLS is a computer program which allows your local real estate agents to find homes based on bedrooms, size, amenities and other criteria that buyers are looking for.
Only a real estate agent can enter information in the MLS database.
The MLS is considered the number one selling tool used by real estate agents.

           Q. What is a Flat Fee MLS Listing?
398MLS places your property on the Multiple Listing Service ( MLS ) for a low flat fee as opposed to a listing commission based on the sales price of the property - You can Save up to 6%.
You can use the internet exposure to Sell by Owner without a buyer's agent involved with No Additional Fees.
You can offer all the Buyer's Agents in your area any commission amount you desire to bring you a Buyer.
You can Sell and Save Thousands

Q. Will my property be listed on the internet?
Your property will be listed on your local MLS, Realtor.com, and numerous other high traffic real estate web sites with our automated data feed. These internet listings will give your property Global Exposure to home buyers.
    87% of buyer's use the internet to search for property, internet exposure is critical in selling your property quickly and for the Best Price.
   Realtor.com is the #1 Real Estate web site. View our Realtor.com flat fee MLS listings

Q. What if I sell the house on my own?
   All You Pay is the Flat Fee!
When you list your home through 398MLS.com you maintain the right to sell your home on your own. If a buyer finds your house by any other means other than a Buyer's REALTOR®, you will not pay a commission or any additional fees.

Q. What areas do you serve?
Currently we list homes on the MLS in 46 Counties, See the flat fee MLS Coverage area map If you don't see your area contact us.

Q. Is it true that Homes on Multiple Listing Service ( MLS ) usually sell for a higher price?

Yes, it's true. According to the National Association of Realtors, Homes listed on the MLS average 12% higher net proceeds than homes sold for sale by Owner.

Q. How long does it take to be listed on the MLS?
It usually takes 24 to 48 hours to be listed on the MLS, Realtor.com usually takes a day or so to get your data.



Q. Will my listing look the same as those who have agreed to pay a full listing commission?
Your Flat Fee MLS listing will look like all the other listings on the MLS. Your phone number will be listed as the contact number for Agents to call for offers, showing instructions or for any questions they may have about your listing.
Our Showcase listing package on Realtor.com is far superior than the standard MLS listings, It includes Multiple photos, Your own words to describe your property, A highlighted headline and a special message box. See our Showcase flat fee listings

Q. How will I know if my property is listed with all of the correct information?
We will e-mail you a link to your MLS listing and you may make changes, provided the changes are acceptable to the rules and regulations of your local MLS, Board of Realtors and Realtor.com.



Q. Why should I use a flat rate MLS listing program like yours rather than just selling for sale by Owner?
87% of buyers use the internet in their search for property.
Maximum Exposure to Buyer's without a real estate agent - You can Sell By Owner with No Additional Fees!
Maximum Exposure to Real Estate Agents with Qualified Buyers.   Sell with with a Buyer's Agent for 1/2 the traditional commission or whatever amount you would like to offer!
No Commission or additional fees if you sell without the aide of a Buyer's Agent .