subject: Sarasota Mls - 4 Common, Costly Misconceptions! [print this page] Sarasota MLS misconceptions hurt both buyers and sellers.
In this article, you will discover 4 common (and potentially costly) MLS misconceptions.
The MLS (that is, Multiple Listing Service) is a searchable database of ALL properties listed for sale by all listing agents and real estate companies.
Whether Sarasota MLS or any MLS, I hear all kinds of questions, confirming there's lots of confusion about what the MLS is and how it works.
Among the questions hear include 4 very common misconceptions about MLS search options.
The number 1 misconception is that Internet listing sites such as Trulia, Zillow & all other national sites OFFER ALL LOCAL listings. Typically, these national sites do NOT have access to ALL local listings. Are you aware of this? Let me ask you, if you're searching for your new home, would you like to know of ALL homes for sale? I would think so.
Now, the number 2 misconception is that you HAVE TO call the realtor or real estate company listing the house you want to see. As a buyer, you can work with any real estate licensee you want, even if it is the same person listing the property. Constantly, I am surprised that many people think they must work with the agent listing the property. For your information, any agent you choose to help you buy a house has access to all Sarasota properties listed for sale. You can choose any agent you want to work with you.
The number 3 misconceptionRealtors who force you to register before you can search MLS want to harass you to buy or sell using them as your realtor. I do not agree with forced registration but I do not see realtors harassing people either. Often, they simply want to email you additional information they believe will help you.
The number 4 misconception is that searching MLS on a companys or real estate agent's website shows ONLY that company's or agent's listings. Not so. At least on my website at sarasotahomesforsalenow.com, you freely can search the entire MLS. By entire, I mean Sarasota south to Punta Gorda; north to Tampa; & east to Orlando and all surrounding areas including Bradenton, Longboat Key, Siesta Key & Lakewood Ranch.
You can search to your heart's desire. These are ALL properties listed with EVERY realtor's and EVERY real estate company's listings.
Clearly, the Internet empowers buyers and sellers. You have LOTS of opportunities to get informed about buying and selling. That's important. You must get informed before buying or selling...especially in today's market.
If you need to sell, you must understand your options & work with an EXPERIENCED, PROVEN real estate professional who specializing in your situation. Call me now to discuss your situation.
If you want to buy a home, don't think that 40%-50% off 2006 home prices is a great deal. Your realtor cannot be too pushy for you to close. There's due diligence to confirm before you lock in on a certain property. Call me now if you want to buy in or around Sarasota, Florida.
If you want to sell and you don't need to sell, you need solid market analysis - not a bunch of hype from a real estate licensee who wants a listing now and a price drop later. Call me now to discover how I can SELL your house using traditional marketing (sign, flyer, MLS) AND the Internet. I know how to present your house to buyers throughout the world, not just Sarasota buyers.
It is reported nearly 80% of all house hunting begins on the Internet? No doubt, that number is climbing each year.
Sarasota MLS is one powerful tools for real estate professionals, sellers and buyers. Hopefully, Monica and you understand more about Sarasota MLS. If you want to move to the Sarasota area, let me know what you are looking for in a home and I will set up an MLS search for you that will automatically email you every house matching what you are looking for. For more help with buying or selling a house, check out my website and blog now @ www.sarasotahomesforsalenow.com.
