We don’t have a broker to compensate – I am the broker!  I  created a highly-efficient business model without expensive overhead for clients who are able to read and follow a few simple instructions. 

 The extra $6,000-$10,000 most sellers pay above our flat fee is an  entirely optional payment to subsidize all the baggage of traditional  real estate companies. 

Every day, thousands of flat fee listed homes sell throughout the  country. Nowhere does the MLS  tell any agent what any seller is paying the listing agent for seller services.  Nothing in our  listings, signage, phone answering, etc suggests anything less than a  standard full-price listing, so other realtors probably won’t even know (or care)  how much you’re paying us – so long as they get paid a customary buyer’s agent commission. We get the same (if not better) results as  full price 6% listings. We believe we get faster sales than full price agents  who charge 6% because our low flat fee gives sellers more flexibility (more money to  work with in negotiations with buyers). 

 Not all discount broker are created equally — choose your flat fee broker carefully! 

Among discount brokers, Southern Homes  offers the best: 1) Results, 2) Experience, 3) Customer Satisfaction, 4)  Professionalism, 5) Simplicity, and 6) Benefit for the Cost.  Unlike most flat fee companies, we receive most of our compensation when your home sells, aligning our interests. With  professional signs, supra keyboxes, and appointment service, and broker  point of contact, our listings are indistinguishable from full-price  listings. No Deposits! No complicated smorgasbord with multiple plans  and a la carte services to decipher! No nickel-and-diming you for  essential services!  

Southern Homes markets your home the  only way that really matters: on the MLS.  Any home on the MLS  — properly priced — will bring qualified buyers and buyer agents.  No gimmicks required!  A good sign also helps, as many buyers frequently drive through their target neighborhoods. Finally, good pictures on the MLS, especially your cover shot,  are also important.  While not necessary, we suggest you consider a  professional photography package for a small additional cost.

What about Open Houses?  Based on firsthand  experience, we do not believe open houses attract qualified buyers who  would not otherwise see the home.  However, you are welcome to host as  many open houses as you want and we will publish every one of them on  HAR.com.

 Probably.  Most likely, your future buyers will already have their own  agent who will show your home to them and expect 3% for bringing the  buyer.  However, Southern Homes will not try to get both sides of  the deal.  If unrepresented buyers cold call us off the sign or listing  requesting a showing, we will refer them to you (or advise them to  select their own realtor, if you’d prefer it that way).  If you show the  home to an unrepresented buyer and reach an agreement with them,  without another realtor involved, you can avoid paying the buyer agent  commission!  

 If you’ve read this far, you’ve probably seen ads for ultracheap MLS  listing services.  $500!  $150!  Only $99!  It’s become a race to the bottom.   Ultracheap flat fee agents require a high volume of listings to earn a reasonable living. With so many listings, how much time can they  reasonably devote to talking with your prospective buyers and buyers’ agents (or even with you, after they’ve taken your money)? We believe  most sellers are looking for more personal contact and professional  services than can be provided for these ultracheap fees.  Our service  gets homes sold with guidance and all essential realtor services along  the way.  

Yes!  Rebate Texas LLC dba Southern Homes pays our buyer clients 2%  rebates at closing on resale home purchases and 2.5% rebates on new construction homes!   Like our service for sellers, our value proposition to buyers is the best in the market  today!