New Choice Realty offers numerous options when it comes to home selling and buying, but generally, three plans can be used. We offer a 1 ½% commission which would be a non-MLS listing, a 3% commission which would mean an MLS listing that New Choice Realty ultimately sells, and a 4 ½% commission which would be an MLS listing that another company sells. The differences between the commission rates for non-MLS and MLS plans stem from the fact that other companies require a 3% commission for handling their end of the transaction, and the costs of listing on the MLS.

The Process

After many years of experience in the real estate field, we at New Choice Realty have come to think of selling real estate as a process, not always the same, but with many similarities. The following outline gives a rough idea of what a home seller can expect:

1. The first step, after you decide to sell your home, is to contact a qualified agent to discuss the proper price for your home, as well as the agent’s specific plan for selling your home. Do not listen to realtors that tell you every transaction is the same, because there are vast differences between different deals, and each must be treated individually.
   
   
2. Next, review your financing options, including seller financing. Giving buyers more options opens up greater opportunities to sell your home.
   
   
3. Next, make any necessary repairs to the property. Everything that you can do to increase the value and marketability of your property should be done. A simple repair can sometimes make the difference in a difficult deal.
   
   
4. Then, list your house with a qualified agent. Make sure this is a person you trust with your greatest investment. Also make sure that your home is properly priced. Nothing drives away buyers more than an overpriced home.
   a) Along with listing, the agent will want to show your home to potential buyers. Be prepared to have your home constantly clean, and be willing to vacate for a few hours to let buyers experience your home for themselves.
   
   
5. Next, carefully consider any and all offers on your home. You never know when the market can change, so be willing to consider all offers.
   

• Once you have accepted an offer, a great deal of patience can be required of sellers. Some buyers are more prepared, but others are often quite unprepared to actually buy. They need to apply and be approved for financing, ensure that all inspections are done, and prepare to move, all of which takes time. But this is also a time you can use to make any necessary repairs, plan your own move, and organize your belongings.

• Finally, after all the applications, inspections, and paperwork, you can go to your closing, at which a qualified and able agent will have all the necessary paperwork prepared for you to sign. The only thing left is to move.

• Personal consultations. This includes advice on pricing, marketing, and comparative analysis of the market (CMA), along with any other advice our years of experience can provide.
  
  
• Internet exposure. Through the use of our website, we can provide anyone with Internet access instant admission to information about all of our listings. We include pictures, property descriptions, and directions, along with contact names and numbers.
  
  
• Print ads. This is yet another resource we use to increase the exposure of your property to the market. Our staff is qualified to write ads, or you can feel free to submit your own ads which we will place.
  
  
• Signage. We provide not only yard signs, but also brochure boxes on those signs which further advertise your property through flyers, as well as Open House signs directing potential buyers to your home.
  
  
• We Schedule your appointments and showings. We use our resources to efficiently schedule appointments for your greatest possible convenience. We also schedule and handle all showings to free you from that time-consuming task. We also provide home books with vital information for buyers visiting your house.
  
  
• Negotiations. This is probably the most valuable service we provide. We will guide you through the difficult process from offer to closing through our extensive experience in real estate negotiations and paperwork. We always have the best interests of our clients in mind, not the best deal for ourselves. Unlike many realtors, we do not measure the amount of service we give according to the commission we plan to receive.
  
  
• 24-hour information service. We provide instant access to prospective buyers through our automated telephone service, allowing everyone to retrieve details regarding your property.
  
  
• 2-transaction client incentives. If you sell a home through New Choice Realty, and then you turn around a buy a home through us, you will receive a percentage of the commission paid back in your pocket. We highly value our clients, and repeat business will be rewarded.

• Clean the inside and outside of your home thoroughly.
  
  
• Keep your lawn mowed and trimmed, including any flowerbeds and trees.
  
  
• Paint the outside, if necessary, and make repairs to loose siding or chipped areas.
  
  
• Remove all clutter from the exterior of your home, including bikes, hoses, toys, etc.
  
  
• Inside your home, cleaning is even more vital.
  
  
• Fix any leaky faucets, clean carpets, windows, counters, sinks, and so on.
  
  
• Remove all odors. That means smoke, pets, trash, and so on. Smells can instantly discourage buyers, so introduce pleasant smells, such as flowers or baked goods, and you will be amazed at the positive response.
  
  
• Finally, have a friend or neighbor come by, acting like a potential buyer, so that you can get another opinion regarding the state of your property. Often, owners are too personally involved to view their property objectively.