| BuySelf | Others | |
| Answering Phone Calls | Over 90% of calls answered live | Direct to voice mail with multiple menus |
| Returning Phone Calls | Quick, both before and after the order. | Some don't return calls and communicate only via email after customer has paid. |
| Number of showings | More agent-friendly showings | Fewer showings. A confusing, fear-inducing listing can alienate agents, who represent 86% of all buyers. |
| Agent-Friendly Yard Sign |  |
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| Agent-Friendly Showings | Lockbox included (lockbox use not mandatory) | Lockbox importance not emphasized, resulting in a loss of showings and buyers |
| Guaranteed Placement in the Right MLS | |
Not guaranteed. Agent may put property in nearby MLS instead and say it's "close enough" |
| When is Customer Told Price and Service Level for Their Area | Before ordering, shown on website. | After ordering. Only "generic" packages shown, specifics for area not on website. |
| Availability of Service Shown for Every Area | |
No. You must order/call to find out. |
| Featured/Quoted/Interviewed by Established Media | Yes, over 20 times including CNN, Money, WSJ! |  |
| Recognized by US Federal Trade Commission as Flat Fee Expert | Yes, in 2007 landmark MLS case | |
| Elected by Flat Fee MLS Brokers to lead national Flat Fee Broker Association | |
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| Pioneered Industry | (since 1998) |
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| Traditional agents and attorneys use to sell their own properties | |
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| Broker is Better Business Bureau Accredited | |
Unwilling or unable to meet qualifications |
| Meets BBB requirements for protecting consumers and business integrity | |
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| BBB Track Record | Highest possible ranking; tremendous for 15,000+ customers | |
| Return Policy | Industry best. Policy freely available online. | Cancellation not allowed, nonrefundable, or cancellation fees. Policy not available online. |
| Is Broker Bonded? | Eligible for BuySafe bonding after completing rigorous qualifications | Unwilling or unable to meet qualifications |
| Award-Winning Internet Marketing | |
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Consider the following:
- We pioneered flat fee MLS listings, and we still do them better.
- While some companies may offer to list your property for a slightly lower flat fee, their services don't match ours in the number of photos offered, the availability of a Realtor.com showcase, or the length of the listing term. Often, they don't even include a yard sign or lockbox!
- Our brokerage team is strongly established. We have worked together for years, and maintain the highest standard of excellence.
- Why risk listing with someone less established? See the benefits of an established reputation with consumers and within the real estate community.
Ii chose BuySelf because it offered the best package – It had the most products/services included for the price. Everything was described. I know exactly what I am getting. On other websites, I wasn’t sure if certain things were included. The clarity of and explanations on your website were great!
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