February 2012

You’ve decided to buy a home and you’re wondering if you really need a real estate agent.  Finding a home online is easy these days – you can see tons of pictures, descriptions, and even street views of a neighborhood.  What could you possibly need a Realtor for?  Because no matter how much information you can see online, you never know what kind of situation you’re actually getting in to.. That’s where a Realtor can come in handy.  If you sign a buyer’s contract with a commission based agent, they will work for you for FREE – but there’s a catch!  People generally don’t work for free.  In fact when you buy a home, RealEstate Agents are typically paid by the Seller, most often 3% of the sales price!  If you give $200,000 to a…

You do.  Selling your home can be a daunting process and we understand that.  Incorporating showings, questions, and negotiations into your already busy schedule can seem overwhelming.  It can seem like such an overwhelming task that paying a large commission to a traditional Realtor would seem worthwhile.  The unfortunate assumption being that by saving money utilizing a Flat Fee Real Estate Company, service and support are sacrificed.  Not all Flat Fee Listing Services are the same though.  With the Complete Package from New Option Realty, receive the support of a traditional Real Estate Agent at a fraction of the cost.  What’s included?  Just about everything it takes to sell your home.  From advertising and signage to contracts and…

Traditionally the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is considered a directory of properties for Real Estate Agents to market properties for Sellers and locate properties for Buyers.  Being listed in the MLS is invaluable exposure for a property owner, enlisting an army of Real Estate Agents to get a property sold, but these days the MLS goes far beyond that.  An MLS listing provides the option of automatically syndicating advertisements to over 55 public websites.  Up to 90% of Buyers start their shopping online and visit these websites to find their next home.  A Flat Fee MLS Listing with New Option Realty provides far reaching exposure to Buyers.