Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does Help-U-Sell work?
Help-U-Sell brokers and agents are professionals, fully licensed and are members of their local Board of Realtors and of the National Association of Realtors®, who work with both Buyers and Sellers, and provide a full range of real estate services. Help-U-Sell differs from traditional brokers, not in the scope of services provided, but in the dollar amount that you pay for those services. Our brokers charge a set fee for their services, as opposed to the traditional 6 percent commission, which, in turn, helps you to retain a greater amount of equity while still receiving all the real estate services you expect. Streamlined business practices and a focus on marketing properties rather than marketing themselves allows our brokers to spend their time working with buyers and sellers, as opposed to traditional real estate brokers who spend a majority of their time managing offices and recruiting new agents.2.How does your set fee for service work?
We believe that the traditional 6 percent commission is an outdated practice and has no correlation to the cost of performing a real estate transaction. Our goal is to provide a fair price for the cost of services rendered, much like any other professional service that consumers would pay for. Since the cost of doing business varies throughout the country, the set-fee offered for our services also varies, depending on the market. What doesn't change is the scope of services we provide. We perform all the same services as traditional real estate companies, and, often times, more. Please contact your local office to find out more about the set fee in your market.3. Do you also represent buyers?
Yes. Help-U-Sell is a full-service real estate organization representing both buyers and sellers. We can help a buyer purchase any home for sale in the market, not just Help-U-Sell listings. We take the time to learn what our buyers are looking for and represent their best interests throughout the home purchase process. Search over 2 million listings nationwide.4. Why does Help-U-Sell work?
Its simple. We are consumer-centric. Sellers appreciate the fact that our Brokers spend their time marketing properties instead of marketing themselves and recruiting agents. Our Buyers appreciate the fact that we are experts in their neighborhood and that our website contains all of the local MLS listings, and, in many cases, more. Our unique marketing strategies drive an unprecedented amount of traffic to our website and offices, which results in many buyers for our listings and many new listings. Additionally, our streamlined operations and cost efficiencies translate into low overhead and savings that we pass along to consumers with our low set fee.5. Are Help-U-Sell agents licensed?
Yes. All Help-U-Sell brokers and agents are licensed, members of their local MLS boards and members of the National Association of Realtors®.6. How can Help-U-Sell charge such low fees for its services?
Years of experience have allowed us to refine the home selling and home buying process. Rather than mega offices, our franchises are streamlined operations with low overhead and a small team of specialized experts. Instead of recruiting and managing agents, we focus on promoting our clients' listings and Help-U-Sell's unique business model. Not only does this result in cost economies but it also allows us to charge a fee directly related to the services provided. We pride ourselves on being extremely consumer-centric and believe that the traditional real estate commission model, with no correlation between the services rendered and the cost of those services, is outdated and unnecessary.7. Are there any hidden fees that I don't know about?
No. Help-U-Sell identifies all fees up front. The price you pay is based on a fee for professional services rendered - not on a percentage of the sales price of your home.8. What is MLS?
Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) is the most comprehensive computerized database of homes for sale with over millions of listings nationwide. This database is used by Realtors® to market and promote their own listings and to cooperate with other Realtors®. Realtors®, in turn, are compensated with part of the commission. A large portion of real estate transactions are a result of direct MLS exposure. By having your home in MLS, it will be exposed to thousands of local real estate agents who otherwise would not have known that your property was for sale and would not have shown it. This is the same MLS used by traditional brokers who charge a 6 percent commission.9. Won't buyer's agents boycott my listing?
No. Buyer brokers search many sources for their clients, and they understand the advantages of Help-U-Sell. Our listings have been sold by every major real estate company and we have a long history of excellent relationships with our colleagues in the industry.10. How should I price my home?
We will provide you with a Competitive Market Analysis that will provide you with information regarding the price range of similar home sales in your area as well as with information on current sale conditions so you can choose a price you feel is appropriate for your home.Seen Enough?
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