Special offer

Full Service - No Commission

By
Real Estate Sales Representative with Keller Williams Realty Inc.

I had a chuckle the other day when I saw a large billboard on the side of the road. I had to slow down to see what this was all about. It was a private for sale company offering "Full Service & No Commission". I thought "WOW this is amazing!!"

My only question is what is "Full Service"?

As real estate agents we offer "Full Service". To me this is what "Full Service" means:

 - We will get pre-qualify buyers that go through your home.

 - We will make sure that the buyers are serious buyers, not just tire kickers

 - We will take care of all necessary paperwork

 - We will ensure that your best interests are protected

 - We will write up offers for clients

 - We will negotiate on your behalf to get you top dollar for your home

 - We will be the liaison with your lawyer

 - We will meet you at 9:00PM if needed to negotiate that offer

 - We will advertise your home on more than one web site (most agents will do this)

 - We will prepare feature sheets for you

 - We will give you feedback (whenever possible) on each visit

 - We will prepare a market evaluation for you

 - We will put your house in print ads

 - We will hire a professional photographer to showcase your home

 - We will hire a home stager to prepare your home

 - We give you tips to help sell your home

 - We have years of experience

 - We will keep an eye on the real estate market to ensure you get the best price

 - We will be available for you (almost 24hrs per day)

 - We can answer your questions

 - We are there for you

 - and much more . . . . . .

Just make sure that when you get your house ready for sale you do your homework and get all the answers you need before making a decision. Are you ready for all the work that goes along with selling your home? What kind of Full Service are you getting? 

If you needed surgery for you or one of your kids would you do it yourself or would you hire a professional?

Comments (8)

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Makes you wonder what their full service is...perhaps they are just wealthy and are providing a public service? Nahhh...

Sep 24, 2009 12:22 AM
Melissa Polce
ERA, Wilkinson Real Estate Charlotte - Huntersville, NC
Lake to Land, I've Got It Covered!

Exactly...dont get me started on these $495 and we will put it in MLS and call ourselves full service people, they are a nightmare to deal with here!

Sep 24, 2009 12:22 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Ya get what ya pay for....where do sellers think the discount comes from...a donation to marketing and advertising...probably not.

Sep 24, 2009 12:24 AM
Edward Bachman
EXIT REALTY SOLUTIONS - Kingwood, TX
Your Kingwood TX Realtor

That IS funny!  You need to call the phone number and actually talk with these people and see if they even answer the phone!

Sep 24, 2009 12:28 AM
Anonymous
Lisa Morgan- RLP Performance Ottawa, On

Great blog Jean!! Love it! I want to find that billboard and call for kicks to see what kind of full service they provide. Certainly not what you or I would. I like to explain this whole concept like this...on an airplane you have different classes of seats. Main one's being First Class and Economy. In First class you get extra. The same applies for real estate Agents. You pay less, you get less. We are not all the same.

 

Lisa

Sep 24, 2009 11:54 AM
#5
Diane Rice
Rice Prprty Mgmnt & Rlty, LLC, South Holland, IL - Lansing, IL
SFR, SRES, CNC

Hi Gene!  Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment on my post.  You could print this list, get it laminated, and use it in your welcome packet to clients!

Diane 

Sep 27, 2009 07:31 AM
Jean Richer
Keller Williams Realty Inc. - Orléans, ON
Straight Talk on Real Estate

Hello Diane,

 

That sounds like a great idea, thank you ... Jean

Sep 27, 2009 02:54 PM
Christiane Lafleur
Keller Williams Ottawa Realty - Ottawa, ON

Great blog Jean - when you start writting down long format how much we do for our clients it really does hit you! Full service from a professional Realtor is cannot compare to a private broker. Super post! Keep 'em coming :)

Oct 03, 2009 12:47 PM