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BuySelf Realty
A "By Owner" Company
Full Priced Agents
Cancellation Fee if you decide to cancel after reading the listing agreement but before hardware is shipped. None. $50  
Yard Sign Agent Friendly and Professional Says "By Owner" which alienates agents Agent Friendly
Yard Sign Phone Number Your phone number custom printed Handwritten or small number stickers you need to apply  
Waiting after your order None-all forms are emailed immediately A couple hours minimum, days if ordered Friday afternoon.  
How fast your home can be in MLS In as little as two hours Claims "placed same day" which means your order is sent to a different company on the same day, you then wait for them to receive it and contact you. Usually, it is a couple of days before you are in MLS  
Hidden fees No additional fees for listings in The Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS (Multiple Listing Service) owned and used by:. We disclose all fees on our website so you know before you order. Website implies there are no unmentioned fees anywhere in the United States even though some areas have additional fees not mentioned on their website.  
Realtor.com included Yes Website implies listings everywhere will be on Realtor.com, you find out if your home will be on Realtor.com only after you order.  
Changes to your listing Free-up to 3 changes (this is more than enough, it is rare that any customer even makes 2 changes)

Depends on the broker you are referred to. Some areas change fees are ~$50 per change.

 
Showing You How to Have an Effective MLS listing Includes key lockbox, essential for getting the most showings. Does not include key lockbox

Includes key lockbox, essential for getting the most showings.

Web Traffic for Your Home Listing

(independent rankings by Alexa)
Homes listed on:
Realtor.com, the #1 most popular real estate website
Website not in the top 5,000 based on independent ratings by Alexa
Help with Pricing List of recent home sales and pricing guidance None List of recent home sales and pricing guidance
Number of Showings Key lockbox enables more showings No Key lockbox, many agents refuse to show home. Key lockbox enables more showings
Listing Price $449* $399 to $799* 6-7%, $12,000
(on average home)

*Does not include cooperative commission paid to buyer agent if seller accepts an offer from a buyer shown the home by an agent, amount varies by area, often 3%. All commission rates are negotiable.

 

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testimonials from satisfied customers

MLS Listings

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"your website [is] straight forward, clear, with no ambiguity regarding charges." Sara "your site answered our questions without much searching" Marsha B "your services included everything I could think of - you did not nickel and dime me for the "little" additional things." Gary T "your broker was absolutely fabulous" Sara "You were the best deal" Tim D "you responded quickly to my emails" Andy L "You offer more services for the price" Andy S "You do more for the money" Brian W "website spelled out prices and what you got for your money without having to first be contacted" Sue D "Giving my phone number was a top priority" Sue D "User-friendly site that addressed questions." Randy H "the website clearly states what is included in the package" Bonnie M "the price was clearly shown" Cathy M "the look of the website was professional" Anna D "Thank you very much for all of your help in selling our home! We greatly appreciated your help in answering all of our questions! We will definitely recommend you to others!" Chris & Derrick H "SOLD!! I signed a purchase agrement to sell my house! Full Price!" Christian H "Realtor-friendly signs" Linda K "More facts on web site, better information about what is included in package, more attractive website, simple instructions on the process" Tim B "more comprehensible and professional, and allowed continued private sales efforts" Mike S "lowest price, least hassle" Chris "I liked your signs" Tim M "I like your sign and the services wrapped together fit what I want. " Jan L "I like the appearance of the sign" Bonnie M "I like that the sign is included and lists my phone number, not yours!" Allison C "I chose this company for several reasons. The package includes a lock box, which is a good selling point. This might sound silly, but one of the deciding factors was the design of the yard sign. I like the appearance of the sign and the fact that it reads "Buyer Agents Welcome" in big letters. Also, the website clearly states what is included in the package. Finally, the fact that the business is a member of the BBB was very important to me when making my decision." Bonnie M "Great website" Brian F "Excellent value" Mark S "everything that was included on your site seemed to be extra on the other sites (lockbox, flyer box, pictures on the MLS)" Alison C "Easy to understand!" David G "clear, informative website" Jodi "Best overall value." Neil H "Best deal. Easiest website to understand." Michelle F "Being listed on over 100 websites like Coldwell Banker, ERA, and others--Great Ad!" Scott W "all information was clear and to the point." Karen M "Good value" Nick Carlson "You have really good people who answer the phone" Krista "I think you have a smart business" Ken "The MLS listing and Realtor.com listing was online the next day" Brenda & Roy "I signed an offer for EXACTLY what I wanted for my home. I never would have believed that just by MLS listing my home would sell in 3 days." Brenda & Roy "Thank you for your promptness, helpfulness, and fantastic service" Brenda & Roy "I think your service is fantastic and your support as well!" Jon & Jennifer "We had no idea how many people would call--when it started we knew we made the right decision!" Jon & Jennifer "We feel that without the MLS listing we probably would not have gotten above asking price…and $40,000 more than our neighbor who sold their house 1 month ago!" Jon & Jennifer "We'll be referring many friends and family!" Jon & Jennifer "The service was outstanding" Dan "The materials and information were first rate" Dan "I needed the listing done that day. You guys came through for me and I appreciate it. Thank you." Ted "I sold my townhouse one day after it listed. Thanks for your MLS service, It is wonderful." Sharyn "You have all the features we needed and a very complete website with all the information we needed to sell our home" Terry "Excellent service, nice people" Nima "low cost, good service" Matt "I have been greatly impressed with your service" Lee "the service you provide is a tremendous value to home sellers." Lee "Your customer service: It's not often one can work with dedicated, motivated people who care." Lee "You are a local company. That was the biggest influence for me." Sharyn "It saved us a ton of money!" Michelle "You offered everything we needed" Michelle "You were very good at answering my questions--I always got an answer very quickly." Michelle "Things went very well" Bryan & Molly "The response to the MLS was fantastic" Scott Antin "Our selling price was substantially higher than our original asking price" Scott Antin "You guys are awesome" William "The process wasn't as difficult as I expected" Chris Kauffman "I have great news--I sold my home. Thanks for providing such a great service!" Lisa "Great service provided at a great price" Lisa "You were very helpful in getting me the information I needed to do it myself." Jamie "I already recommended it to a neighbor and he now has your sign in his yard!" Nicole "Your company provides a total solution with a professional look and a flyer box" Amelia "You mentioned my MLS by name…many other companies did not" Nan "I liked how your sign prominently addressed buyer's agents" Joe "Other companies were too expensive and take 1%" Sandra "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because the color pictures were included" Amy "After investigating the others, I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because the lockbox and quick delivery of the sign was included" Suzanne "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because 3 free listing changes were included" Donna "I used you before and you were very flexible and easy to work with" Gary "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because they were recommended in a Parents Magazine article." Jim "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because the website was very clear in what's included vs. what is extra." Ken "a real person answered the phone and was responsive!" Cindy "We liked your sign the best" Barb "I got a real person on the phone when I called with questions." Rod "I liked the custom printed telephone number on the sign" Jon "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because 1. You answered my phone call, 2. You mention specifics for my state, and 3.You clearly listed what service I get." Chengbin "You answered the phone, actually with a human and answered the questions I had with a friendly professional attitude. Everyone else had voicemail and would only communicate thru e-mail." Kevin "you responded quickly" Andy "I chose FlatFeeMLSListing.com because your website Actually listed the local MLS system by name which I know that the realtors in my area use." Lisa "The people who responded to my questions both via email and telephone were courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. Additionally, they were prompt. " Lea "I felt more comfortable with your company as it was geared to my area, it made me feel you were more of a local presence. " Joe "specifically said that my mls listing would be in my area's Association of Realtors MLS by name; the other website simply said, "your local mls"" Kristin

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