Your Choice Real Estate - The best value in real estate

Sellers have struggled to justify the fees a 'traditional' real estate company charges. Their basic complaint stems from the disparity of work performed by the two sides. A typical commission of 6%*** is usually shared by the listing agency and the selling agency. What the Seller sees is the Property buyer's agent doing the majority of the work.

Most sellers have said they will pay a "co-op" fee or compensation to the agent bringing the buyer. In a recent survey, 95% of 'For Sale By Owner' sellers said they would be willing to compensate the broker who brings a buyer.

Seller's complaints have been with the listing agency, which in their opinion did little or nothing to facilitate the sale other than "list" the property, put a sign in the yard and enter it on MLS. They felt that half of the commission was just too much to pay for a listing.

With the fee-based concept, everyone is happy. The Sellers saves thousands in real estate commission; the "co-op" agent receives the same commission as with a traditional brokerage and we receive a flat fee to list the property.

Consider this: It costs approximately $300 to advertise a home in the Times Union for a month. What do you get for this $300? Approximately 80% of respondents are REALTORS © trying to list your home.

Your Choice Real Estate - Seller Services Menu

	$349	$399	$449	5%
Choose the services that meet YOUR NEEDS...	MLS Assist	MLS Assist & Sign	MLS Assist, Sign & Lockbox**	Full Service**
List your property in MLS & on Realtor.com as a SHOWCASE listing UNTIL IT SELLS!
Web Site Contact - Our website is available 24/7 to receive e-mail inquiries on all of our presently listed homes.
Provide a *professional real estate sign with a customized toll free hotline** for potential buyers to call and listen to pre-recorded information about your property.
Install an electronic lockbox allowing your property to be shown anytime by over 6000 area REALTORS ©. A summary of all showing activity is available from the lockbox and can be provided upon request!
Assist in negotiations, paperwork, contracts; any counter offers, and manage your transaction through to closing. Proactively help you avoid problems between contract and closing and work to save you money in all facets of the transaction.
Review all offers in detail and answer any questions you have. Help you negotiate a deal you are happy with. Review your estimated closing costs and provide an estimate of your net proceeds. Coordinate the closing, submit documents to the closing attorney and review the HUD-1 for a smooth closing.
Coordinate the WDO & home inspectors, roof inspectors, appraisers, and any other professionals. Ensure that all repair requests are appropriate per the contract and follow up to schedule re-inspections after work is complete.
Prepare a CMA to appropriately price your home in the current market and assist you in getting the best possible price in the shortest time possible.
Measure your home (inside & out) to verify the square footage. Take inventory of which items are going to convey with the sale of your property.
Expanded marketing exposure: Set up a virtual tour of your property for use on all internet advertising. Ensure that your property is on 'Caravan' to gain exposure with other real estate professionals. Ensure that directions to your home are clear and concise for other agents, and write a detailed description of your home.
Set up all showing appointments, and schedule all showing appointments for your home as per your instructions. All showings will be cleared through you so that you do not have surprise showings, or untimely visits.
Follow up with the agents and buyers who view your home and request feedback.

Seller Representation Service: 1% of sale price (maximum of $2500) paid at closing.

Assist in negotiations, paperwork, contracts; any counter offers, and manage your transaction through to closing. Proactively help you avoid problems between contract and closing and work to save you money in all facets of the transaction.
Review all offers in detail and answer any questions you have. Help you negotiate a deal you are happy with. Review your estimated closing costs and provide an estimate of your net proceeds. Coordinate the closing, submit documents to the closing attorney and review the HUD-1 for a smooth closing.
Coordinate the WDO (wood destroying organism) and home inspectors, roof inspectors, appraisers, and any other professionals. Ensure that all repair requests are appropriate per the contract and follow up to schedule re-inspections after work is complete.

* Custom signs to comply with deed restrictions may cost more.
** Not available in all areas, contact our office for details.
***6% used as an example, and not meant to imply that all real estate companies charge this commission. All Commissions are negotiable. Each office independently sets their own commission rates.

PLEASE NOTE - The NAR (National Association of Realtors) prohibits Realtors from including sellers' contact information on Realtor.com directly because it is publicly accessible. Do not confuse Realtor.com with the local MLS. They are two separate entities. Realtor.com downloads property data from the local Board of Realtors (MLS) and makes that information available to the public on a limited basis. We list the seller as the property contact on the MLS.