Seller
Could you tell me more about the Illinois Minimum Services Law?
In Illinois the Listing Broker (List It Chicago) must accept and present all offers to its clients. Additionally, assistance during the negotiations process should be made available and any questions should be answered throughout the entire transaction. List it Chicago sees to it that all offers reach you immediately via our HomeBase system. At List It Chicago you are a client for life. Even after your home has sold, you can count on us when you need qu
How quickly can you List me?
After you have filled out the listing information, signed and faxed back (866) 460-2769, our listing agreement we will have you in the MLS within 24 hours. If you have ordered the Enhanced or Full Service Package our customer service team will coordinate with you and our virtual tour creator to have your home shot within seven days. Through our technology partners the pictures and virtual tour will load automatically to the MLS, Realtor.com and the homes website. You
What about For Sale by Owner signage?
Let?s be honest, For Sale By Owner signage is pretty cheesy and unprofessional looking. With List It Chicago you get professional quality signage with ALL of our Packages. We strongly recommend that you do not use For Sale by Owner signage as this serves to confuse agents and their qualified buyers.
Can I still sell my home "By Owner"?
Unlike traditional brokerages with their "Exclusive Right to Sell" listing agreements which (would bar you from selling your home to your own mother without giving your agent a commission) do not allow you to sell your home yourself, List It Chicago does not take away this right. You pay us a flat fee and that is it. You can still find a buyer who is not represented by an agent. No Agent, No Commission! Use the powerful tools we provide to land a buyer yourself like advertising your website on Craigslist, Zillow and others (see enhanced package).
Will List It Chicago try to sell my property to earn the buyer?s agent commission?
NO! List It Chicago will route all calls directly to you. We do not represent both sides of the deal (known as dual agency).
Do you hold earnest money?
No. We suggest the use of a competent real estate attorney in any real estate transaction. They will be able to hold earnest money or select a third party service.
I have heard over 80% of people start out their search for a home online, is this true?
You bet it is! Research completed by the National Associations of Realtors® proves this very point.So our question to traditional brokerages; why is your marketing so agent focused? At List it Chicago you won't see our pretty faces splashed all over every single promotional piece. Our focus is Internet-centric and technology driven. We will get your home online and in-front of potential buyers from day one.
Why List your home on the MLS?
The benefit of having a property listed on the MLS is tremendous, particularly in the Chicago land area as the MLS of Northern Illinois is one of the largest in the entire country, affording high levels of exposure for your property. The fact that real estate agents sell a vast majority of homes sold in the Chicago land area (upwards of 75%) makes it highly beneficial for anyone serious about selling a home to list it in the MLS.
What is the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)?
The MLS is like a huge property warehouse. Brokers selling real estate in Chicago, Illinois and the suburbs of Chicago have come together to input all of their office listings into one spot so as to easier facilitate the sale of Illinois real estate. This database can only be accessed in total by members of the MLS. Limited access to the MLS is allowed by the general public at various websites like Realtor.com®.
