What to expect when you list with Today's Homes.
Today's Homes is an independent brokerage. We do not pay franchise fees to a national brand, which gives us more flexibility in how we work with you. We will go over service and compensation in writing before you list.
No. Compensation and any costs that would be your responsibility are spelled out in your listing agreement. We do not add surprise brokerage fees at closing.
The MLS exposes your property to far more buyers than a private posting usually will. It also lets other licensed brokers search for and show the home to their clients. If you are not on the MLS, most agents will not show the property to their buyers or find it in their regular searches.
If we have the information needed to post the listing, it can often be done the same day or the next day.
The listing term is set out in your agreement. We will talk through the initial term and how renewals work before you sign.
Yes, when the home is on the MLS and competitively presented. Buyer-broker compensation, if any, is agreed in your listing agreement and can affect how some agents prioritize showings. Price and condition matter a great deal too: a home priced above the market is harder to get shown.
Buyer-broker compensation is negotiable. We will discuss options when we prepare your listing so you can make an informed choice. Nothing is decided until it is in your agreement.
That depends on the listing agreement you sign. We will spell out how a buyer who comes to you directly is handled before you list.
Many sites that publish MLS listings require the brokerage as the point of contact. We will go over how those inquiries are handled so you know what to expect.
Yes, if we both agree in writing. If your needs change during the listing, talk with us and we will work out an adjustment that fits.
The more good photos, the better. Some websites limit the number they display. We recommend about 25 pictures, and more can be included if needed.
Your net depends on the sale price, terms, and the compensation you agree to, along with the usual closing costs. Because we are independent, we do not have to share the listing the way a large franchise often does. We will walk through the numbers with you, starting with a free market analysis.
For a full-service listing, we help coordinate showings, including the scheduling system most licensed brokers use. If you have specific requirements, we will work with you to accommodate them.
It does not happen often, but the usual reasons are a price that is too high, unaddressed issues with the home, poor presentation, a location that does not fit many buyers, or slow responses to showing and inquiry requests. Higher-priced homes can also take longer because fewer buyers can qualify. We recommend pricing to the market and making sure major systems are in good working order. Lenders and insurers often decline homes with unresolved problems.
The listing agreement describes the term and how a cancellation works. If you decide you do not want to sell, talk with us. We require cancellations in writing.
Marketing for a listed home needs to include the brokerage name. We will provide a company sign at no charge, where signs are permitted. Please take down any earlier for-sale-by-owner signs.
What you posted on Zillow before is often replaced once the home is on the MLS. An agent-listed home is also how many qualified buyers search.
Call 919-943-1475, write us, or start with a free market analysis. We can meet to gather the listing details and photos.
By law, we are required to keep copies of offers and closing statements, and we need that information to update the MLS. Please send it to us as soon as you have it.