List on the MLS for a Flat Fee

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Without Paying a Big Time Commission

Questions? Call us at 708-434-1165

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Your Listing Gets Syndicated to Major Real Estate Websites…

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Listings are syndicated to brokerage sites like ReMax, Prudential, Coldwell Banks, Baird and Warner, Redfin, and At Properties and all major real estate websites like Trulia, Zillow, Yahoo, Realtor.com, Chicago Tribune, MSN.com, Move.com, Moving.com, Excite.com, NetZero.com, iWon.com, Juno.com, Listing Book, Gannett Newspapers, Google Search, AOL, Cyberhomes, OpenHouse, Walmart, HGTV, Oodle, Lycos, Local.com, Backpage, Military.com, Homes & Land, Homefinder.com, HotPads, Vast, CLR Search, Lake Homes USA¹, Ocean Homes Homes USA¹, River Homes USA¹, MyRealty, PropBot, Enormo, FrontDoor, SecondSpace, Landwatch.com, ResortScape, Overstock, eRealInvestor, Investor Loft, Fizber, Real-Estate.com, The Real Estate Book, CLR Search, Investor Loft, Home Seekers, Condo Quick Find, Listing Mania, Hoodeo. Note: We cannot guarantee that your listing will show up on each and every site as the web is in flux and some sites stop syndicating or have technical issues from time to time.

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I did my research on which MLS Flat fee broker to use. It was not easy. Most charge $450 and above. Berg properties (MLS Town) charges $295 and then they take a $350 cut from the Buyers broker commission. I think that is more than reasonable! The other thing to watch out for with other flat fee brokers …They are super responsive and I found them to be more than helpful. They even responded to a question about offers on a weekend (which they post they only answer M-F). Read ALL the information they send to you. It’s all in there and super helpful. I had a great experience! I was under contract in 5 days all on my own! PS- listen to their advice, hire a real estate photographer. I found one for $100 in my town. Good luck! And use these people. It’s worth it!

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We had a some personal decisions to make early on with sign up and Coleen Berg was prompt and supportive to help us launch our sale. In todays market we were blessed to have 5 showing in 3 days and the first showing was our buyer. The value and support I would recommend to getting ones home sold with excellent service at a great savings in cost.

Pete Lesnik

“Flat fee listing is an outstanding alternative – Mike and Colleen are quick responders and professional.”

Wendell Gustafson

“The only way to sell your place… The process was very simple and we saved a lot of money by going this route.”

R.J. Sharpe

“A fantastic flat fee listing service. Our house was under contract in just 2 days and Mike Berg and staff provided excellent guidance throughout the process. Never thought it would be so easy and affordable. Thank you!”

Bridget Fahy

This is the second time we’ve used this company for a house sale. They are all very helpful and thorough, and we saved 1000’s of dollars by not having to pay a listing realtor’s commission!

Kurt Olson

Great Customer Service and very responsive! 2nd time using them and I recommend them to all my friends if you want to list your property on the MLS but don’t need a agent. Great job guys! Sold my house in 3 days!!!

Chris Gauthier

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Real estate investor Chris Marnell says he’s flipped half-a-dozen properties in the western suburbs in the last year. For all of the transactions he’s used MLS Town, a flat-fee listing service offered by Oak Park-based Berg Properties… read more

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List on MLS

1 picture, 4 months

$175

Listing on MLS for 4 months
Listing on Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow, ChicagoTribune.com, Redfin, Yahoo, MSN, and More!
Free Open House Postings to MLS, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia
Free Sales Contracts and Required Forms
1 Exterior picture

List on MLS

25 pictures, 1 year

$295

Listing on MLS for 1 Year
Listing on Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow, ChicagoTribune.com, Redfin, Yahoo, MSN, and More!
Free Open House Postings to MLS, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia
Free Sales Contracts and Required Forms
25 Pictures

Optional Services – A La Carte!

	Yard Sign – $75 24×30″ double sided professional sign on a post. Installation and removal is included.
	Professional Pictures – $200 for 20 pictures taken by our contracted photographer. Additional picture plans and floor plan options are available!
	Floor Plan – Less than 2,000 sqft, includes onsite measurement. $150 Additional each additional 500 sqft $50
	Video Walk Through – Get a video walk through of your home shot by a professional. You will get a link for the tour that can be used to pre-qualify buyers. $200 – Under 2,000 sqft property $300 – Over 2,000 sqft property Please Read This Prior to Ordering

	Combo Lock Box: $50 Combination lock box can be installed on for handle our fence. Rent for $50.
	Electronic Lock box: $200 Secure box that tracks access via smart cards and 1 day codes. Rent for $200.
	Appointment Setting – This service is like having your own showings coordinator. Instead of calls for Realtor showings going directly to your phone number they are directed to the showing service call center. They will coordinate the appointment by following your showing instructions. $75
	3D – Tour: A 3D Tour of your home will be created by a professional. User will be able to walk around your house virtually and a view of all aspects and layouts of your home. Great for pre-qualifying buyers prior to showing your home. $300 Under 2,000 sqft home $400 Over 2,000 sqft home Please Read This Prior to Ordering

	Yard Sign – $75 24×30″ double sided professional sign on a post. Installation and removal is included.
	Professional Pictures – $200 for 20 pictures taken by our contracted photographer. Additional picture plans and floor plan options are available!
	Floor Plan – Less than 2,000 sqft, includes onsite measurement. $150 Additional each additional 500 sqft $50
	Video Walk Through – Get a video walk through of your home shot by a professional. You will get a link for the tour that can be used to pre-qualify buyers. $200 – Under 2,000 sqft property $300 – Over 2,000 sqft property Please Read This Prior to Ordering

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	Combo Lock Box: $50 Combination lock box can be installed on for handle our fence. Rent for $50.
	Electronic Lock box: $200 Secure box that tracks access via smart cards and 1 day codes. Rent for $200.
	Appointment Setting – This service is like having your own showings coordinator. Instead of calls for Realtor showings going directly to your phone number they are directed to the showing service call center. They will coordinate the appointment by following your showing instructions. $75
	3D – Tour: A 3D Tour of your home will be created by a professional. User will be able to walk around your house virtually and a view of all aspects and layouts of your home. Great for pre-qualifying buyers prior to showing your home. $300 Under 2,000 sqft home $400 Over 2,000 sqft home P lease Read This Prior to Orderin g

Why Us

1. Reviews! – Find us on Yelp (Berg Properties) and Google (mls town). Our clients have some great things to say.

2. Family Run – We are are small family run business.

3. Since 2004 – We have been in business for 15 years and have the experience to help our clients get their homes marketed and sold.

4. Top 1% – Our listing brokers are in the Top 1% of all brokers in Chicago in terms of volume of homes sold.

5. Money Back Guarantee – If you have trouble selling your home through our company we can review you to a top ranked broker to get the job done. If you use them and we will refund your $295 once your home closes.

How It Works

In a traditional real estate deal a seller hires a listing broker to market the property. A commission of 5-6% is fairly common but commissions do vary.

The seller’s broker then posts the listing to the MLS and offers a 2.5% – 3% commission to any broker who brings in the buyer that ends up purchasing the property.

With the program that we are offering you pay us a flat fee of $295 and we post your listing to the MLS. We still recommend that you offer 2.5% commission to buyer’s agents in order to leverage the relationships of the 35,000+ members of the MLS in northern Illinois.

If the buyer is not represented by a broker then there is no percentage commission at closing. You get all the same exposure as a traditional real estate listing as your property is marketed on all the major real estate websites.

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What Happens Next

Click on “Get started” green button below
Fill out a quick contact form
Pay for services via our secure order form
Download paper work (fill out at your own pace)
Sign our online listing agreement
Email us pictures (or order professional pictures in our order form)
Once we receive your paperwork please allow 1-2 business days
We will send you a preview for your approval

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The red box to the left shows our coverage area.

There is one MLS that covers the Chicago metro area. It is called MRED. It is used for listing homes that are located in north eastern Illinois from the city of Chicago to the North Shore, up to Wisconsin, all through the western and south side suburbs, out to Dekalb and south all the way to Joliet and beyond.

It is the 3rd largest MLS in the country and has over 35,000 real estate broker members and over 8,000 offices.

Once a property is listed they can be seen by buyers from around the world through listing syndication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Next Steps After I Place My Order?

You will be directed to a webpage to begin filling out the paperwork.

Why should I list on the MLS?

Over 80% of home buyers use a Realtor®, who in turn, will search the MLS database to identify any homes for sale that meet the buyers requirements.

Your home will be seen by more buyers in a shorter time frame and most of the buyers will already be financially pre-approved since Realtor’s do not want to waste their time showing homes to buyers who cannot afford to purchase.

Additionally the MLS feeds all the major websites so your exposure will be far greater than just listing a home on your own.

Who Will See My Listing?

You get the best of both worlds. Individual buyers and Realtors® with buyers will know your home is for sale. Individual buyers looking for homes will see your mls listing posted on websites like: Realtor.com, Chicagotribune.com, Trulia, Zillow, Yahoo and others.

Brokers will have direct access to your home information through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). They will already have pre-approved buyers that they are working with.

What if I Want to Cancel My Listing?

You can cancel at anytime via email to support with no strings attached.

What Will I Have to Pay a Buyer's Broker?

You decide what you pay a real estate agent (buyer broker) who brings you a potential buyer.

When you list on the MLS you commit to paying the agent who brings you the buyer a set commission. To make sure you take full advantage of being listed on the MLS we recommend you offer a 2.5% commission to a buyers agents.

What if there is no Buyer's Broker in the Transaction?

Then there is no % commission.

How do Buyers and Realtors® get my information or how will I be contacted?

Broker/Realtors® will have all your information available to them through their Multiple Listing Service under the showing instructions.

They will call you directly to set up showings. Individual buyers will have access to your listing through one of the commercial websites you will be listed on. The MLS does not allow your phone number to be pulled by these websites but any individual that calls or emails our company will be referred to you.

How soon will I be listed?

We can have you listed on the MLS within 1-2 business days. Your listing may take 1-3 days to appear on some websites but other sites may show your listing immediately.

Should I get a laywer to help me?

Yes – Almost all buyer’s and seller’s in Illinois have attorneys help them through a real estate transaction.

Will brokers boycott me?

Real estate agents make their money from commissions. If you were to hire an agent to sell your home you would pay 4-6% commission. That commission is normally split with the buyer who brings in the buyer.

In a normal real estate transaction the buyer broker gets 2-3% commission. As long as you are offering a similar commission real estate agents will show your home.

The other reason they will not boycott you is that it is illegal and they can have their license revoked. They must always be acting in the best interest of their clients. Not showing your property based on the commission you are paying us (or them) is not acting in the best interest of their clients.

Furthermore if they decide not to show your listing they can possibly be engaging in price-fixing and group boycotting which violate U.S. Anti-trust laws involving both civil and criminal penalties leading to a possible 3 year jail term and heavy fines.

How do I pay for your service?

We accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. We also accept checks.

*What is your money back guarantee?

If you are having difficulty selling and want to move to a traditional real estate agent we can recommend a top production broker that covers your area.

There is no obligation but if you do go with our recommended broker than we will refund the money that you spent on the flat fee mls listing once your home closes – this does not cover other services like pictures, ect.

Will Berg Properties bring buyer's to my home?

Possibly: We do work with buyers that we cultivate from a variety of traditional sources like word of mouth referrals, past clients, social media, pay per click advertising, and others.

Are there any charges to change my listing? What about open houses?

No – All changes are free! We also add open houses for free.

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