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DCU Realty Express |
Others |
Multiple Listing Service? |
Yes! |
Not with FSBO sites |
Realtor.com? |
Yes!
Includes multiple photos, headline, scrolling text and Showcase placement |
Only licensed brokers with access to MLS can post on Realtor.com |
Listing Fee |
$329 |
$99 to $1,995 |
Commission |
We Represent YOU in selling your home for 3.5%, which includes offering a commission to a Buyer's agent |
Varies from flat fee to 6%
Often does not represent you to help you sell your home
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Length of listing contract |
90 days, renew for add'l periods until SOLD |
Varies |
Cancel anytime? |
Yes w/ 48 hours notice |
Possible |
FOR SALE sign? |
Yes - with broker's number to protect your privacy and keep other agents from calling to "sell" you |
No - some companies make you put your own phone number on the signs |
Schedule showings? |
Professional answering service will schedule appointments with you when other agents wish to show your home to their buyers |
Do you want agents and buyers calling you at all times of the day and night? |
Qualify buyers? |
We only represent pre-approved buyers |
No guarantee the buyers will be able to buy your house |
Agent showings? |
ShurLok Lockbox allows agents to show your property when you're gone, and lock it back up when done |
Sometimes make you show your home yourself to unqualified buyers, and without any security provisions |
Hold deposit monies in safe account? |
Yes we hold the buyer's deposits in our secure Escrow account |
Only escrow companies, brokers and attorneys provide this service |
Who does DCU Realty represent? |
We represent the SELLER through the transaction, will present offers to you and negotiate on your behalf |
Many FSBO sites are only classified ad services who do not look out for your best interests |
Newspaper ads? |
We can offer you our super-low commission because we do not run pricey and ineffective magazine and newspaper ads. We do advertise your property on the top real estate websites, where the majority of buyers are already looking. |
Some FSBO sites publish their own magazines and charge up to $2,000 for ads. |
Financial backing? |
DCU Realty is a subsidiary of Digital Federal Credit Union, with more than 330,000 members and nearly $4 billion in assets. The marketing of your property is budgeted by the company. |
What is the financial soundness of the other company you're considering? Is all the advertising money coming out of the agent's pocket? |
Everything adds up in your favor with DCU Realty's Listing Express. Click below to start your listing now!
