TERMS OF USE Start Up And Possessing Fee A Fee of $750.00 is to be paid in advance and is non refundable. Payment is to be made out to Grand Rapids Realty. Property Showings All showings will be arranged and scheduled directly through seller. Any feedback, follow up or results of said showings are to be seller’s responsibility. Seller must also provide a phone number for other Agents/Brokers to contact them regarding showings. Length Of Listing Seller may list for a period of 1 month or as long as 12 Months for the same flat fee of $750.00. Advertising Printed advertising and or marketing will be arranged by seller and is to be at seller’s expense. As a courtesy to buyers, seller agrees to advertise the home is listed in the MLS and the MLS number will be posted in the advertisement. Seller may also disclose to buyers they can buy direct from the seller if they are not working with an agent. Listing Price Seller is responsible for choosing the initial listing price. Referring Buyers to listing Agent/Broker Paragraph 10 in the listing contract requires seller to refer all inquires to this listing Broker/Agent. This paragraph is waived under this contract If seller produces there own buyer. Seller has the right to enter into a contract with a buyer that is not working with a licensed Agent/Broker and will not be responsible for any fees, commissions. Moneys and Fees Paid In Advance Any and all moneys paid in advance are to be made payable to Grand Rapids Realty and are non-refundable. Checks written buy seller and accepted by Broker/Agent with insufficient funds to cover said check will result in a $100.00 penalty to be paid by seller to broker by means of a money order or certified funds. If seller fails to provide said funds, the broker reserves the right to withdraw the property from the MLS and the terms and dates of the listing contract will be in full force subsequently preventing the seller from selling property unless the entire brokerage fee as well and any penalties are paid in full. Selling Broker/Agent Compensation Seller must agree to pay a reasonable compensation/finder’s fee to a selling Broker if another Realtor/Broker provides a qualified buyer, an acceptable offer and can bring the transaction to a close. In the Grand Rapids area, 3% of the sale price and above is customary. However, the amount paid to selling Agent/Broker is seller’s choice. The amount of compensation must be established at time of listing and is to be paid only if the property sells and closes. Pending And Closing The Sale Seller agrees to notify listing agent when an accepted offer has been executed and when transaction closes. At Close Fees Seller understands that their will be no fees paid to Listing Broker at time of close. Any and all fees for service under this program are to be paid in advance. Seller also understands that with every Real Estate Transactions seller is required to pay customary fees such as Title Insurance, Closing Fee, Recording Fee Etc... Seller May Sell The Property By Owner Seller has the right to sell the property on their own to their own buyer and avoid paying any additional Brokerage Fees to a Selling Broker. Seller has been advised to avoid trying to “by pass” a Selling/Broker if said buyer is currently working with an Agent/Broker under a buyer agency contract. Doing so may result in paying a commission later if the selling Agent/Broker pursues a commission in a Court Of Law. Listing Agent Is Selling Agent If the listing agent produces a qualified buyer which results in a sale the total commission at close is to be $1000.00 Sign & Key Box Deposit A deposit of $100.00 for the sign and $50.00 for the Key box are required if the seller chooses either of these items to be placed on or at the property. If property seller returns the sign and or key box any deposits made for these items will be refunded to seller provided that the items are returned in the same condition as they were delivered to seller. Multiple MLS Listings Properties listed on any other MLS System not posted on the list to the right will require an additional $100.00 fee payable at time of listing. |
| Michigan Real Estate Listing Flat Fee $750.00 FOR UP TO ONE YEAR FREE SERVICES CMA (COMPLETIVE MARKET ANALYSIS) 21 MLS SYSTEMS WITH UP TO 24 PHOTOS YOUR HOME WILL POSTED ON IP TO 40 WEB SITES INCLUDING REALTOR.COM, HUTHOME, GOOGLE AND ZILLOW YARD SIGN ($100.00 DEPOSIT REQUIRED) See Below KEY BOX ($50.00 DEPOSIT REQUIRED) See Below NET SHEET LISTING CONTRACTS PURCHASE AGREEMENTS DISCLOSURES WEEKLY PUBLIC STATISTIC REPORTS MONTHLY POSTING ON CRAIG'S LIST PAY NO FEES TO THE LISTING BROKER AT CLOSE. FULL BROKER SUPPORT ANSWERING ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS RELATED TO OFFERS, CONTRACTS, SELLING TIPS, PRICE REDUCTIONS, LISTING CHANGES AND MORE. ALL OFFERS WILL BE HANDLED THROUGH MY OFFICE. FULL FEATURE PAGE ON MY WEB SITE FULL SERVICE CLOSING. I WILL ORDER YOUR TITLE POLICY AND WORK TOGETHER TO CLEAR TITLE AND ORDER YOUR PAY OFF. I WILL PROVIDE AND EXPLAIN YOUR CLOSING DOCUMENTS. NO PENALTIES FOR EARLY TERMINATION. IF YOU SELL THE HOME YOUR SELF, YOU PAY NO ADDITIONAL FEES TO THE LISTING BROKER AT TIME OF CLOSE. I WILL BE SURE THAT ANY BUYERS THAT CALL ON YOUR HOME ARE APPROVED BEFORE SHOWING IT. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TAP INTO MY 16 YEARS OF REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE An appointment will be necessary to list your home. Just call me! We can get the ball rolling right over the phone! (616-554-5796) Click Here Regarding Full Service vs Limited Service |
| Why is having your property listed on MLS is so important MLS stands for "Multiple Listing Service", and IS "the real estate market". Over 99% of all residential owner occupied properties sold in West Michigan are as a result of MLS listing exposure. Being listed in MLS means all the local Realtors can find your home in their MLS database. Realtors typically use ONLY "MLS". Buyers can find your home on public MLS website, where they are most likely to be searching for a house. MLS listed properties (for sale by owner or not) sell substantially faster and for substantially more than not MLS listed "fsbo" properties |
| Why is Doug Baird the best choice for Flat Fee MLS Listing services? 1. I am local & have been in business for over 15 years! You can have a secure feeling that I won't disappear during the term of your listing. Since I started many others have come and gone (especially the cheap ones). 2. I am easy to reach by phone - 616-554-5796. Most online companies cut costs by avoiding answering the phone & providing NO customer support. It can be very frustrating when you have a problem and can't talk to anyone. 3. NO HIDDEN FEES - I let you know what's included before you sign up so there are no surprises. |
| Why you need a Realtor to list your home in MLS Only a licensed real estate broker who belongs to the MLS and pays the MLS dues and fees is able to list a property. An individual can't simply post an "ad" in MLS, like placing an ad in a newspaper. The real estate broker is also responsible for the accuracy of the listing, and keeping it current. For example, the broker can lose his or her MLS membership or pay heavy fines if a property is under contract or sold, but still listed as "Active" in MLS. |
| The true alternative to traditional real estate.. and its prices! While most real estate companies offer just one expensive marketing program which charges approximately 6-7%, Doug Baird @ Grand Rapids Realty offers sellers a choice of services for one low flat fee. Sellers can now choose which program fits their property selling needs best. |
| BONUS FEATURES IF I BRING A READY AND WILLING BUYER TO YOUR PROPERTY, AND THAT BUYER PURCHASES AND CLOSES ON YOUR PROPERTY, MY COMMISSION AT CLOSE IS ONLY AN ADDITIONAL $1,000.00! YOU CAN CALL ME MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 9AM TO 5PM WITH QUESTIONS DIRECTLY RELATED TO REAL ESTATE. YOU GET TO PICK THE LISTING PRICE! I WILL COME TO YOU TO LIST THE PROPERTY REGARDLESS WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. I WILL TAKE THE PICTURES OF YOUR HOME YOUR PROPERTY WILL BE LISTED ON YOUR MLS WITH IN THREE BUSINESS DAYS OF THE CONTRACTS BEING SIGNED. IF YOU SELL YOUR PROPERTY YOUR SELF I CAN WRITE THE OFFER FOR YOU FOR ONLY $250.00 Posting Your Property On Any MLS In Addition To The Grand Rapids MLS is an additional $100.00 |
| I can post Real Estate on almost any MLS System in the State Of Michigan. If I can't post your prerty on on your local MLS, I will find an agent that can. |
| Office (616) 554-5795 Fax (616) 588-6311 Office Location 1525 Penncross Dr. SE Caledonia, MI 49316 E-Mail Dougybaird@aol.com |
| Realistic Listing Fees For This Unrealistic Market Click Here Or Call Doug Baird For More Details 616-554-5796 Michigan For Sale By Owner |
| Option 6 If Another Agent Sells The Property Sale Price $200,000.00 Commission $6,000.00 Up Front Fee $750.00 Net Before Typical Closing Cost $193,250.00 |
| Option 6 If I Sell The Property Sale Price $200,000.00 Commission $1,000.00 Up Front Fee $750.00 Net Before Typical Closing Cost $198,250.00 |
| Typical Broker Plan Large Firm Sale Price $200,000.00 Commission $12,000.00 @ 6% Administration Fee $195.00 Net Before Typical Closing Cost $187,805.00 |
Starting June 22nd, 2010, When you choose one of my listing options your property will be listed on 21 different MLS systems at no additional cost. See below for a list. Jackson County MLS Battle Creek MLS Central Michigan MLS Clare-Gladwin MLS Eaton County MLS Grand Rapids MLS Holland/Saugatuck MLS St. Joseph County MLS Greater Kalamazoo MLS Muskegon County MLS Mason Oceana & Manistee MLS Paul Bunyan MLS Branch County MLS South West Michigan MLS Traverse City MLS Montcalm County MLS West Central MLS Hillsdale County MLS Lenawee County MLS One Flat Fee and 21 Times The Exposure. |