| BuySelf | Others | |
| Answering Phone Calls | Over 90% of calls answered live | Direct to voice mail with multiple menus |
| Returning Phone Calls | Quick, both before and after the order. | Some don’t return calls and communicate only via email after customer has paid. |
| Number of showings | More agent-friendly showings | Fewer showings. A confusing, fear-inducing listing can alienate agents, who represent 86% of all buyers. |
| Agent-Friendly Yard Sign |  |
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| Agent-Friendly Showings | Lockbox included (lockbox use not mandatory) | Lockbox importance not emphasized, resulting in a loss of showings and buyers |
| Guaranteed Placement in the Right MLS | |
Not guaranteed. Agent may put property in nearby MLS instead and say it’s “close enough” |
| When is Customer Told Price and Service Level for Their Area | Before ordering, shown on website. | After ordering. Only “generic” packages shown, specifics for area not on website. |
| Availability of Service Shown for Every Area | |
No. You must order/call to find out. |
| Featured/Quoted/Interviewed by Established Media | Yes, over 20 times including CNN, Money, WSJ! |  |
| Recognized by US Federal Trade Commission as Flat Fee Expert | Yes, in 2007 landmark MLS case | |
| Elected by Flat Fee MLS Brokers to lead national Flat Fee Broker Association | |
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| Pioneered Industry | (since 1998) |
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| Traditional agents and attorneys use to sell their own properties | |
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| Broker is Better Business Bureau Accredited | |
Unwilling or unable to meet qualifications |
| Meets BBB requirements for protecting consumers and business integrity | |
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| BBB Track Record | Highest possible ranking; tremendous for 15,000+ customers | |
| Return Policy | Industry best. Policy freely available online. | Cancellation not allowed, nonrefundable, or cancellation fees. Policy not available online. |
| Is Broker Bonded? | Eligible for BuySafe bonding after completing rigorous qualifications | Unwilling or unable to meet qualifications |
| Award-Winning Internet Marketing | |
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Consider the following:
- We pioneered flat fee MLS listings, and we still do them better.
- While some companies may offer to list your property for a slightly lower flat fee, their services don’t match ours in the number of photos offered, the availability of a Realtor.com showcase, or the length of the listing term. Often, they don’t even include a yard sign or lockbox!
- Our brokerage team is strongly established. We have worked together for years, and maintain the highest standard of excellence.
- Why risk listing with someone less established? See the benefits of an established reputation with consumers and within the real estate community.