California flat fee MLS listing is an ideal choice for sellers looking to cut down on real estate agent commissions.
By listing your property on the California MLS, you gain access to a broad audience of potential buyers who are working with real estate agents. Paying a flat fee for this listing allows you to save significantly compared to the typical 6% commission charged by traditional agents.
It's essential to understand that a flat fee MLS listing usually covers just the listing itself, unless you opt for a full-service flat fee package. Many people are unaware that flat fee REALTORS® provide the same services as 6% agents, and often, flat fee REALTORS® deliver superior service at a fraction of the cost. The real estate landscape is evolving, and flat fee listings are paving the way for the future of real estate services.
How we rate flat fee brokers:
To be TOP RATED a company must pass six different criteria listed below.
If any of these criteria are not fulfilled, a company will not receive a rating. Call and interview a copy before you list.
* 3rd Party Referral companies get no rating or a very low rating. A company cannot be rated, when you do not know the listing company.
#1 BBB A+ Accredited Business
#2 5+ years in business
#3 3rd party reviews (found on site) with 4+ stars (must be an outside link to reviews, not just copied and pasted on site)
#4 offer a full service option
#5 cannot be a 3rd party referral site (they take your order and sell your listing to a broker)
#6 company located in state where selling property is located