When you’re meeting with a local realtor, it should be discussed if your home will be listed on MLS. Buyers here in British Columbia almost always look to MLS as a resource to buy homes. The power behind having your home listed on MLS stems from the fact that you are now employing several hundred real estate agents that have potential buyers seeking homes. More exposure on your listing equals a higher chance of selling the home.
Often times this is where a For Sale by Owner listing fails. They simply do not have a large enough audience. A listing agent should also place a “for sale” sign in the yard and hold open houses. Marketing your home in the newspaper or on the internet is also an available tool to sell your home. Being dedicated to selling your home is a full time job so consider hiring a full time realtor to assist with this job.
Open houses, advertising in the newspaper and the internet are all very important. But 80% of homes are sold from buyers agents that have noticed your home listed on MLS. This is how discount realty companies have acquired a degree of success when real estate markets are strong. Many of these discount agencies do not have enough capital to spend money on newspaper advertisements so their resource is generally only the MLS. There are always exceptions but discount realty is generally a discount service.
Every licensed realtor located in British Columbia has access to the Multiple Listing Service. Surround yourself by real estate professionals in your area that can help to educate you. A good solid team of trust worthy professionals is crucial to the selling process.
Shane And Sheleana work together to educate home buyers and sellers in Mission. BC is a beautiful place! Find a Realtor who knows how to showcase it.
Multiple Listing Service In BC
