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NORTHERN STAR REALTY

 $395 Flat Fee MLS Program
 

 List in the combined Rochester, Buffalo, & Syracuse MLS Systems
 for 3 times the exposure! One listing covers all 3 regions
plus the Finger Lakes region and more!

Flat Fee MLS is the best of both worlds....The Realtor Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO). Put the power of the MLS on your side where 85% of all real estate sales originate. You save almost 50% in commissions vs. a full service listing because we don't charge any listing commission. Unlike a full service listing, you reserve the right to sell on your own and pay no selling commission at all. Your house also gets on over 45 major real estate websites including national leader realtor.com.

It's A Simple And Proven System. Here's How It Works

 ● You pay a $395 flat fee & your house goes into the MLS for 1 year with free renewals till it sells.

●  There is no price limit on the house, the more expensive the house, the more you save!

 
●  You pay no listing commission. None.

   ●  You continue to sell on your own ( FSBO) & pay no commission if you sell on your own even while listed in the MLS (that is not allowed with full service brokers but with this program it's ok).

●  You decide how much commission you want to offer a selling broker (typically 2-3%). Only when your house closes do you pay a selling commission, if any.
 
●  Buyers and agents will be calling you directly for information. You will be responsible for showing the house, doing any open houses, arranging appointments, follow up, etc. We get your house maximum exposure but you do some of the work and save about 50% in the process. With a typical $150,000 house, you would save about $4,500 and still get the benefit of the MLS.

●  You will have local broker support 24/7 whenever you need it by email or cell phone.

● You sign up for the service online and your listing is usually in the MLS within 24 hours of receipt of the completed downloadable paperwork.

If you shop and compare....... you will not find a better value for Flat Fee MLS by an experienced local Realtor with 24/7 support and a proven track record.



THIS IS WHAT YOU GET WITH NORTHERN STAR REALTY'S $395 FLAT FEE PROGRAM

	Your property listed in the Realtor MLS for 1 year with free renewals till it sells. (Listed on MLXchange- same MLS used by all Rochester, Buffalo & Syracuse Realtors). Your property is listed in all 3 regions for max exposure since the MLS is now combined.
	Your property listed on over 45 major websites including as Realtor.com, Trulia.com, Zillow.com, Homes.com, AOLrealestate.com, Yahoorealestate.com, Realtytrac.com, Homesteadnet.com, Remax.com, Nothnagle.com, & many more.
	An initial phone consultation to discuss your situation and property.
	Comparative market analysis (CMA) showing recent sales and similar houses on the market now to you to help you with your pricing.
	Expert local (Hilton, NY) broker support 24/7 by cell phone or email from Bob Piazza/Broker-Owner who has 29 years real estate experience with an excellent reputation and a proven track record. Don't do it alone and make mistakes. You need someone to talk things through with when you get an offer.
	Up to 16 owner supplied photos and 1 video inserted in the MLS.
	Unlimited open house listings in the MLS and homesteadnet.com. (competitors charge)
	Unlimited price reductions and remark changes. (competitors charge)
	Printable photo fact sheets to hand to prospective buyers.
	Downloadable forms and contracts needed to complete your listing and sale. You can sign up online and make changes by email.
	"Exclusive Agency" listing agreement which means you owe no commission to anyone if you sell  to your own buyer. This is why "For Sale By Owners" love this service. Traditional full service brokers use "Exclusive Right to Sell" listings and do not allow this. We do.
	Monthly sellers marketing report showing web traffic your listing got on the various websites the previous month and weekly marketing reports showing web traffic the previous week on homesteadnet.com (public MLS).
	Special 100% money back guarantee* and cancel at any time and for any reason.

 
 In addition to the MLS your house will also be listed on Realtor.com, the most visited real estate site in the USA and on the public MLS site for your city. In Rochester that would be homesteadnet.com, in Buffalo  that is 2findyourhome.com and in Syracuse that is cnyrealtor.com. In addition to that it will also be on some of the largest national franchise broker sites like Remax.com and large local broker websites like Nothnagle.com and others.  Plus.......
  Insertion on 45+ national websites listed below and syndicated on the sites that they power totaling
   more than 900+ real estate search sites that your house will be on! It's a lot of exposure. A syndicate example would be homefinder.com, it has a network of 130 newspaper sites that it powers including democratandchronicle.com in Rochester.

To see more details on any of the above sites  Click Here

 You get a seller marketing report emailed to you monthly which displays the number of views, click-throughs, and inquires to your listing from the national websites it's listed on. This is a premium service most full service brokers don't even offer but we include it!  You also get a weekly email seller report of Homesteadnet.com (Public MLS) showing online traffic from the previous week.

 See marketing report samples here

        
 
For Optional Extras Click here

Discount Available For Listing Multiple Properties At Once - Great For Investors  Click Here
 

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 CONSIDER THIS

   Our service is simple and not real complicated. No registering or passwords to remember. We get you in the MLS and on 45+ major real estate websites for maximum exposure. You handle the showings, questions and follow up. This is a limited service agreement but we are here 24/7 if you need us.
 
 Your listing will appear on the exact same MLS the local Realtors use, just like any other listing.
Only you will know how much you are saving in commissions.

  You list and deal with us directly as there are no middlemen. We are locally owned in western NY, and not some distant internet broker who is out of touch with local trends and regulations. Out of state listing services only refer to brokers of their choice not yours.

 Unlike most discount Realtors, we will look at any written offers you receive and review them with you at no additional cost (our competitors charge for this or leave you on your own). Even though this is a discounted real estate service, you are still getting professional support by an experienced Realtor who has sold multi millions, knows local trends and who you can actually talk to when the need arises. It's also like having your own personal marketing consultant.
              
   Northern Star Realty is a New York State licensed real estate broker. Bob Piazza/broker has 29+ years experience in real estate sales, has sold $ multi-millions of real estate, and has consulted thousands of others for national real estate seminar companies. We are members of the the N.Y. State Association of Realtors, Greater Rochester Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors.


         
SAVE MONEY TAKE A LOOK AT THIS !

Do the math! You can save thousands by not paying a 3% listing commission.
Here is the listing commission you are saving even after the $395 is deducted.

You sell a $100,000 house and save $2,605
You sell a $150,000 house and save $4,105
You sell a $200,000 house and save $5,605
You sell a $250,000 house and save $7,105
You sell a $300,000 house and save $8,605

       
Basically you are paying $395 with no listing commission (saving 3% commission & almost 50% right there) plus you pay the selling commission you decide to offer. Remember you pay no commission at all if you sell to your own buyer as through "For Sale By Owner". Now you can have it both ways. This is a win-win!

Do business with the same family who brought the 1st computerized
MLS (Realtron) to Western NY in 1973.

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Special 100% Money Back Guarantee Details

In January 2010 the Buffalo, Rochester, & Syracuse MLS Systems merged into one (MLXCHANGE) and now cover a wide swath of New York. Your house will be listed in all 3 regions and counties on the map below. You will be listed in the same exact MLS the local Realtors list on, the only  difference..... you will be saving alot of money! Thousands! The MLS is the same regardless of who you list with so the only real questions are who you will be dealing with, what kind of support you will be getting and how much do you want to pay to get it there?  $3,000...$6,000...$10,000....or $395 with 24/7 support?
 

MLS Service is available in the following NY counties: Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Monroe, Livingston, Steuben, Wayne, Ontario, Yates, Schuyler, Seneca, Tomkins, Cayuga, Oswego, Onondaga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Lewis, Jefferson, and St. Lawrence.

SO......

Do you like the idea of being in control of your sale, saving thousands, and getting max exposure?

Do you like the idea of a MLS listing and retaining the right to sell on your own with no commissions?

Do you want to be able to choose how much commission you would to pay to a selling broker?

Do you have little home equity or owe more than it's worth and need to sell at a realistic price?

Do you have an expensive house where 6% commission is way too much money to pay?

Do you want to save $ thousands selling in tough times & are willing to do some of the work?

Do you need to keep your price realistic for a faster sale and not inflate it to cover the commission ?
 

Last year, nearly 1,500,000 sellers nationwide saved thousands by not using a full commission agent according to the National Association of Realtors® and studies have shown that almost 85% of all buyers found out about the house they purchased through the MLS.

Lets face it, times are changing, the Flat Fee MLS method of selling real estate in 2012 is a smart choice if you want to save alot of money in commissions and still have a chance to sell on your own. It's the best of both worlds, FSBO & MLS !
 

Click here for FAQ'S  (Frequently Asked Questions)

If your house is currently listed with another broker, please disregard this offer. It is not our intention to solicit any active listings.
                Northern Star Realty is a licensed NYS real estate broker.

  Northern Star Realty
Div. of  Northern Star Real Estate, LLC
25 Hill Rd.
Hilton, NY 14468
585-392-8222 Office
585-747-8213 Cell
1-888-485-1256 Toll Free Fax
Email us  northernstarrealty@yahoo.com
 

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