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Are you a Sanger discount broker who offers Sanger Discount Listing Service?

NO! While we charge a smaller commission than most everyone in our market area, the word “discount” implies a trade-off in quality, or less than “full service.”  Since we offer only the highest quality and fullest range of service, not exceeded by any of our higher-priced competitors, it is therefore more accurate to call us a top-notch  traditional real estate company in Sanger that just so happens to choose to charge a more reasonable fee. Simply put, there is no other real estate company in Sanger that will do a better job of selling your house than us. Period. The fact that we will also save you thousands of dollars in commissions compared to our competitors is simply a bonus!

 

 

Why do you charge less than every other listing agent in Sanger and offer Sanger Discount Listing Service?

Charging a lower brokerage fee is one of the ways we choose to distinguish ourselves from the many other realtors working in Sanger, Texas. The price of homes in this area are sufficiently high that even with our lower fee structure, we are able to provide unparalleled service and the utmost commitment to our clients. In addition, we don’t have as big an overhead as the larger corporate real estate offices, and are happy to pass on this savings.

 

 

How do you split the commission with the buyer’s agent in Sanger under Sanger Discount Listing Service?

In most cases, we offer a 3% commission to the buyer’s agent, and keep 1.0% for in payment for our work. This totals 4.0%.  

 

 

Do buyer’s agents in Sanger avoid your listings because of your fee structure if I list my home using Sanger Discount Listing Service?

No. The 3.0% commission we offer to the buyer’s agent is perfectly competitive in our market area. In fact, this 3% is pretty much the norm. Our listings have been sold by every real estate company in the Sanger area and we have a long history of excellent relationships with our colleagues. Furthermore, it is not likely that there will be another house just like yours (same price, size, condition, location, etc) on the market at the same time as yours with a higher commission.

 

 

 

What exactly is full service under Sanger Discount Listing Service ?

This is the traditional model of residential real estate brokerage practice. The seller signs an exclusive listing agreement and agrees to pay the agreed commission in exchange for all the services provided by the broker. The commission is contingent on a sale actually coming to fruition. We offer this full service, and that is what most of our clients choose. The only difference between our full service and that of our competitors is the fact that we charge several thousands of dollars less.

 

 

 

Are you part of a larger corporate entity, or a franchise?

No. We are fully and proudly independent brokerage in Texas. We are locally owned and operated, and do not have to answer to, or contribute, to the coffers of any corporate conglomerate. This allows us great flexibility and creativity to meet the needs of a more varied client base.

 

 

Do you also represent buyers in Sanger?

Yes. Please visit the Buying Section of this website to learn more.

 

 

Do you use the Internet to help sell my home in Sanger when I list it using Sanger Discount Listing Service?

Yes, extensively. We leverage the Internet to showcase your home to potential buyers all over the world — without incurring the overhead of franchise offices or national advertising. NTREIS - the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database of all active listings is accessible through a variety of search engines (yahoo.com, realtor.com, zillow.com, trulia.com, etc), and we take great care in how we showcase your home through written description and photos. On our website, we create a Featured Listing page for each of our homes for sale — allowing us to quickly deliver extensive sales information. Lastly, we use email to stay in frequent touch will all our clients and prospects.

 

 

Can you help me fix up my house in Sanger before it goes on the market?

Absolutely. We have a lot of first-hand construction experience, and have supervised many projects for sellers in getting homes ready for sale. That said, we often find that sellers were about to spend a lot of time and money on projects that would have not paid off in a sale. Talk to us first! We know which projects are most likely to pay off with a higher sales price. And, we know many reliable and reasonably priced tradespeople and will make referrals as needed.

 

 

Do you stage your listings in Sanger under Sanger Discount Listing Service plan?

Most homes for sale in our market area are staged, so buyers have become accustomed to seeing houses this way. If your house would otherwise be vacant, we are likely to recommend it be staged. However, if you plan on still living in the house during its marketing, simply removing some clutter and rearranging some furniture (with our help) can do the trick. Just as with home improvements, the thousands of dollars one can spend on staging make sense to invest only if they will ultimately translate into a higher sales price, so we judge each house on a case-by-case basis.

 

 

If your business model - Sanger Discount Listing Service - is so beneficial to clients and you, why aren’t other brokers doing it in Sanger?

There are lots of other companies offering services similar to ours, however not in our market area. We’re surprised that for all the innovation and social liberalism of the North Texas, real estate remains a bastion of conservative traditional practice.  

 

 

How do your Sanger discount listing services for buyers compare to new firms that offer rebates in Sanger?

In recent years, the Internet has put more information and tools in the hands of buyers who want to do their home-searching on their own, with little or no involvement from a traditional real estate agent. As a result, several regional and national firms have emerged that provide limited services to buyers, typically getting involved only to process an offer from an administrative perspective. We know that all real estate - including Sanger Real Estate - is local. A house is never an abstract commodity where a buyer is simply putting in a “buy order” as if buying a share of stock. We take a personal, hands-on approach, utilizing our unrivaled local knowledge in combination with advanced technologies to provide complete services to buyers and leaving behind a track record of very happy clients. That said, there may be instances where we would rebate part of our commission to a buyer. Call us for details.

 

 

Why do so many people still list with 6% charging agents in Sanger and not select the Sanger Discount Listing Service?

Ah, the most perplexing question for us, but one which probably has several answers. First, we think many sellers don’t realize that commissions are not fixed by law or by industry. The big real estate companies spend a lot of effort training their agents to focus on the service-side of their pitch and not on their fees. To support their rigid pricing structure, many agents will argue that if you pay less, you will get lesser service. It’s all a smokescreen, of course. There is no shortage of sellers unhappy with the quality of service provided by agents who charge 6%. Loyalty is another reason, as sellers will often return to the agents who helped them buy their house initially. And although we certainly cherish the same long-term relationship with our former clients, we continue to work towards having sellers take a closer look at our first-class complete service that will cost them thousands of dollars less.

 

 

In which cities is the reduced discount commission listing program available in Dallas metro?

We offer this program in Sanger, Frisco, Garland, Plano, McKinney, Coppell, Irving, Southlake, Colleyville, University Park, Lakewood, Grapevine, Flower Mound, Trophy Club, Arlington, Lewisville and Carrollton. Contact us for more cities.

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What is the Multiple Listing Service? (Also known as the MLS) in Sanger

A: The multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the National Association of Realtors (NAR) computerized database of homes currently for sale. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the primary data system that most Real Estate Agents use to market and sell property. The MLS system for North Texas is known as North Texas Real Estate Information System (NTREIS). All the homes including homes sold under our Sanger Discount Listing Service are listed in MLS.

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This is the most powerful marketing tools the Realtors have. This will put your home in front of thousands of hard-working buyer agents and their serious, qualified buyers.

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Is this the same Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to which all area Realtors belong in Sanger?

A: Yes. All participating MLS Realtors belong to their local association of Realtors and subscribe to NTREIS.

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Will real estate agents in Sanger show my home if I pay less for listing my Sanger home for sale at discount with you?

Buyer's agents or real estate agents working with buyers in Sanger will be paid the normal/traditional real estate commission. Realtors almost exclusively rely on the MLS to locate homes that match their buyer's needs. The MLS listing will show the details of home that is listed and that there is a buyer's agent real estate agent commission (BAC) payable at closing. The commission agreement is a private contract between you (client) and the broker. It is not shared with other agents on MLS.

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Do you help with pricing the home for sale in Sanger if I pick Sanger Discount Listing plan?

Absolutely. Pricing your home is the most important aspects of marketing your home for sale in Sanger. We will present to you a price opinion based on recently sold and active homes as well as current market conditions.

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How long will my Sanger listing remain active?

Our normal listing term is 6 months. Please contact us for details.

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Do you do Open Houses for homes listed for sale in Sanger?

We will host one premier public open house at launch at your request.  

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Will other brokers in Sanger show and be able to sell my listing if it’s not listed with their company?

Absolutely! The entire purpose of the MLS is to be able to share listing information and offer compensation to the broker who finds a buyer for your property in Sanger. Once listed on the MLS, every real estate broker has access to your information.

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How do you market your listings in Sanger?

All of our Sanger listings are marketed the same way. They are listed on the MLS, which is syndicated to hundreds of national websites, including Redfin.com, Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com. This ensures the highest visibility for listings and homes for sale in Sanger. According to the National Association of Realtors, over 92% of homebuyers search for their home online. In addition we market homes through online and offline channels, driving home buyers to view your property. Lastly, we place a yard sign. Neighbors and people driving by often know someone who wants to live in your neighborhood. These methods make up over 99% of all home sales in the US.

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Will my Sanger home for sale be on the Internet?

Yes, your home will be listed on our website, realtor.com, zillow.com, redfin.com and 100s of local real estate websites and on many other regional and national real estate websites.

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Must I have an electronic lockbox (Supra iBox) if I want to sell my home in Sanger?

No, but Realtors depend on quick and easy access. We use an electronic lock box (Supra iBox) that can only be opened by Realtors with electronic keys that are unique to the real estate agents. An MLS-approved lockbox is the best, most convenient, and most secure way for showing your property, especially if it is vacant. These lockbox keep real-time records of who accessed the box and what date/time they did so, allowing us to always know who was in your home. Only MLS member Realtors can access these boxes

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Can agents show my Sanger home for sale any time they want if I use a key lockbox?

No. You still must individually approve each showing. If you prefer that agents be able to show the home without contacting you we let the agents know that as well.

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How do agents gain access to the key lockbox?

Each agent has their own secure password protected electronic key to gain safe access to the key inside the lockbox. These industry procedures for using a key lockbox have been in place for 30+ years. These procedures are time-tested and are the reason that problems with key lockboxes are virtually unheard of.

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What if I will be home during the showing anyway because I have children, pets, etc?

The home is more likely to sell if you are not there. If the buyer sees you, even as you are leaving, they instinctively hurry through the home. There is nothing you can do or say to keep them from this behavior. Take the children and/or pets for a walk, to the mall, or a park. This may seem inconvenient, but it maximizes the opportunity to get an offer. If you insist upon being there, realize that this is less than ideal. This is not advice specifically for our customers, it applies to anyone selling their home through the MLS.

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How will I know someone has shown/seen the house?

We install Supra iBoxes on our listings.  It’s an electronic device that holds the key and records whom and when an agent opens the device, then reports it to our database.  We email you as soon as we get the notification that an agent has activated the box.

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Is it true that Realtors using the MLS sell most houses and that they usually sell for a higher price compared to a FSBO in Sanger?

Yes, it's true. According to the National Association of Realtors, approximately 80% of all U.S. homes are sold through Realtors using the MLS and homes listed on the MLS average net proceeds of 7% higher than homes sold for sale by owner (FSBO).

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Do I have to offer a commission to buyers' agents in Sanger?

Yes, a commission must be offered when listing a property on the MLS for sale in Texas. Buyers' agents are compensated by the commission offered on the MLS listing and they generally do not work for free!  

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How do you handle showings and feedback from potential buyers?

Every listing with us gets to take advantage of centralized showing service  (CSS) for free. This professional showing service is much better than that offered by many of our competitors. Traditionally, a buyer's agent will call a listing agent's office to set up a showing. Then the listing agent will call you (the seller) to see if the time is ok. Then your agent has to call the buyer's agent back to confirm that the time works or suggest a different time. If your listing agent is out of the office for any reason, then they are not receiving the request for the showing.  CSS service is not dependent on a Realtor to set up or confirm showings. The seller is given total control over showings.

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CSS service center is open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. and will call or text (if you prefer) when there is interest in showing your home. You respond back and the appointment is set, essentially cutting out any missed showing opportunities due to your Realtor not being available.

 

Many sellers are often very interested to hear feedback on each showing. After each showing, the buyer's agent receives questions to answer. As soon as the agent completes the form and hits "send" the results are in your email inbox. Again, you do not need to wait for your agent to send them to you.

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How long will it take for my house to sell in Sanger?

It depends on a lot of different factors. If your house is priced right, needs no repairs, and is located in a desirable area you could start receiving offers within the first week it's listed, but sometimes it takes longer. As a general rule, we recommend gradual price reductions if your house is not selling. You should be getting at least 2-3 showings per week if your house is priced right.

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How much is my home worth in Sanger?

There are many factors that determine the value of a home. Location, condition, and desirability, to name a few. We provide a comprehensive market analysis report to our clients that gives accurate sales pricing info. Keep in mind that pricing a home correctly to sell is an art and a science. That’s why we sit down with you to walk you through pricing. Contact us for a free home value report.

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How important is it the listing REALTORS® office be in my neighborhood for my home to sell?

It does not matter. It’s merely an often-used false marketing method and fabrication to get you thinking it makes a difference so you end-up listing with them. Comparatively few potential buyers reside in your neighborhood. Most buyers come from another part of town, different areas, another city, or out-of-state. Even if a prospective buyer happens to live nearby, why would location of the listing broker make any difference at all? Keep in mind, a buyer who comes via The MLS in all likelihood already has a REALTOR® who is their buyers’ Agent. A buyer rarely hires the Listing Agent. If the Buyers’ Agent needs to contact the Listing Agent they normally use the phone or email to submit purchase contract offer; in-person contact is never really needed. The listing broker could be located in another city or even out-of-state, it really makes no difference.

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How do I make changes to my listing?

You can make multiple changes to your listing be sending us an email.

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What if I want to change the price of my home for sale in Sanger?

You contact us your request price change. We will email you an addendum to the listing agreement to change the price. After we receive the signed addendum, the change will be input into the MLS.

 

Will my MLS listing look different than other real estate company MLS listings in Sanger?

No. It will look the same as all the other MLS listings

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How long before my house for sale in Sanger is active on MLS?

Your listing will generally be live within hours (always within 24 hours Mon-Fri) of receiving your properly-completed & signed paperwork. Many of our “competitors” take 2-5 days to “process” your listing.

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How long until the sign goes up in my yard in Sanger?

Generally within 24-48 hours of receiving the listing paperwork and payment.

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When will the lockbox be on my house in Sanger?

Normally within 24 hours (Mon-Fri) of receiving your signed paperwork and payment. We are prompt and flexible, so contact us with your needs.

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Do I have to do my own showings?

No. Anytime you get a showing request if will be from a licensed agent who will show the property to their buyer. The request will be coordinated by CSS. There will never be anyone in your home without a licensed agent  

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Will I get feedback after a showing?

After every showing we send a request to the agent for feedback. If we don’t get a response we send a second and third request to the agent. If they provide it, we forward it to you.

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How do I know if the buyer will get approved for a mortgage?

Buyers can get financing anywhere they wish. Today, most buyers get pre-approved for a mortgage before they begin to look at homes, especially buyers that work with agents who often make that a requirement before homes are viewed. The buyer should present a pre-approval letter on the letterhead of a mortgage lender and signed by a loan officer.

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Requiring a pre-approval letter keeps you as the seller from having to determine whether the buyer will qualify for a loan and makes the process much simpler.

 

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What are closing costs?

Closing costs are an accumulation of charges paid to different entities associated with the buying and selling of real estate. For sellers, they are usually about 1% – 2% of the total sales price of a property(not including real estate commissions). Some of the closing costs you might encounter are: escrow fee, documentation fee, homeowners’ association fees, pest/rot inspection, and title insurance premium.

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What is the difference between “pre-qualified” and “pre-approved”?

If a buyer is “pre-qualified” it has been determined, with a loan officer, what price the buyer can afford based on the down payment, debts and the amount the mortgage company will approve for the mortgage. Being “pre-qualified” is only a determination of probable credit. If “pre-approved”, credit, employment and funds have been approved by the lender.

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What's the Difference between a "Listing Agent" and "Selling Agent"?

Listing Agents usually deal with sellers, and are the ones who will list a property for sale on the Multiple Listing Service. Selling Agents (also Buyers Agents) mostly deal with the homebuyers, usually only listing just a few homes for sale. They will sell the homes (which have been placed in the MLS) via the listing agents. The majority of agents will focus on one or the other. Some agents will also divide their time between sellers and buyers and are usually regarded as the best ones since they are dealing with both sides of the coin. If you phone an agent from a magazine or newspaper ad, you are usually contacting the listing agent. These agents will place ads to show the seller that they are making an effort to sell their home. Also their advertising efforts can draw others who may decide to sell their homes.

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What is an "Exclusive Right to Sell" listing?

This type of listing is the most commonly used and is the most effective. With this type of listing the agent does the most work to sell your home they will usually advertise your home, place it into the MLS, market your home to other agents and even hold open houses for your home. Only with this type of listing does an agent expect to earn money back on their investments on selling your home.

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What is an "Exclusive Agency Listing"?

An Exclusive Agency listing allows your agent to market your home and enter it into the MLS. The agent will receive a commission if your home sells through any real estate company or by another agent. He will NOT receive a commission if you, the seller, find a buyer on your own. Because a commission is not guaranteed, your agent may not be highly motivated to market your property. Thus, this type of listing is not common and should be avoided.

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How can your services help lower the price of my home?

If you list with a REALTOR® and pay a 6% commission, you may need to increase the price of your home to defray your high commission expense and end up with the healthy bottom line your desire. With our program, you practically eliminate the Listing Commission. This allows you to lower the asking price of your home, making it available to more buyer's and more competitive with other properties currently for sale.

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What should a home inspection include?

Every inspection should include, but not be limited to, an evaluation of the following:

• Foundations

• Roof

• Heating and air conditioning systems

• Ventilation

• Common areas (for condominiums)

• Septic tanks, wells or sewer lines*

• Insulation

• Plumbing and electrical systems

• Ceiling, walls and floors

• Doors

• Hazardous materials concerns*

* There may be an additional fee for this.

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What property details are usually included by Listing Services?

Usually, properties listed will include the following details:

• Location

• Photograph

• Price

• Utilities

• Amenities

• Annual property tax

• Current financing (when assumable)

• Listing company

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Areas Served by Our Discount Listing Service & Reduced commission listing fee service:

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Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex:  Addison, Allen, Arlington, Bedford, Benbrook, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, DeSoto, Duncanville, Euless, Farmer’s Branch, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Garland, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom, Highland Park, Hurst, Irving, Kaufman, Keller, Lewisville, Little Elm, Mansfield, McKinney, Mesquite, North Richland Hills, Plano, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Southlake, Terrell, The Colony, University Park, Wylie, Dallas, Fort Worth, Addison, Allen, Arlington, Azle, Bedford, Benbrook, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Cleburne, Coppell, Corinth, Crowley, Denton, Euless, Flower Mound, Forney, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom City, Haslet, Highland Park, Highland Village, Hurst, Irving, Justin, Kennedale, Lindale, Little Elm, Lewisville, Mansfield, Midlothian, McKinney, McLendon-Chisholm, Mesquite, North Richland Hills, Plano, Red Oak, Richland Hills, Sachse, Saginaw, Sunnyvale, Talty, Trophy Club, Watauga, West Tawakoni, and Wylie

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