FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is the Multiple Listing Service ?

The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is an extensive database of properties listed by real estate brokers and their agents. The MLS is available exclusively to the real estate broker/agent. It is through the MLS that agents find property to show their qualified buyers. Approximately 90% of the homes sold are the direct result of the MLS exposure. By having your home listed on the MLS, you are receiving maximum exposure for you home.

2. What if I sell my home myself ?

If you sell your home yourself the only fee is the initial payment of the plan that you chose (ie $375 Base Plan), and the FMLS fee of.12% paid at closing. The exception to this, is the “Full Service” plan. In the “Full Service” plan there is 1.35% plus the FMLS fee of .12%, which is due at closing.

3. Is List 4 Less locally owned and operated ?

Yes, List-4-Less is an Atlanta based real estate company.

4. How long before my home will be on the MLS and the Internet ?

If your appointment or online submission is completed before 4:00 PM (M-F), then your listing will be put into the MLS System that day. If your appointment or online submission is after 4:00 PM (M-F) then your listing will be put into the MLS System the next day.

5. Will there be a picture of my home on the MLS and the Internet websites ?

Yes, List-4-Less will take a picture of your home to be posted on the Multiple Listing Services and the Internet. Also, you may submit up to 9 additional photos (jpeg format 40-150KB’s) to add to your GAMLS, FMLS & Realtor.com listing for $10 per photo. (The exception to this rule is the “Full Service & Elite Plans”. These plans come with 4 FREE photos.)

6. Whose telephone number is used for contact information on the MLS?

All buyers and real estate agents will be instructed to contact you directly.

7. Will agents with buyers boycott my listings because I am saving so much money?

No. Agents want to find a home that meets their buyers needs as quickly as possible, as long as they get paid a competitive commission for bringing a buyer. Agents want to sell their buyers a house. They are going to show the buyer all houses that meet that buyer's needs.

8. What kind of Lockbox is included in the service ?

You may purchase the use of a Supra Key Lockbox.  See Additional Products & Services page.

Supra-Key boxes are computerized lock boxes that only licensed agents can access. List-4-Less can provide the use of the Supra-Key lock box for a fee of $150.00. When the lock box is returned to List-4-Less you will receive a $50.00 refund.

With a Supra Key Lockbox, List-4-Less can also provide you with an activity report showing how many showings you've had with our Lock Box Report

9. Do you accept credit cards ?

Yes, List-4-Less accepts all major credit cards via PayPal.  You do not have to have a PayPal account, and you pay no additional fees to purchase online.  We will also accept a check as payment for services.

10. Who will do the contract paperwork involved in the sale of my home ?

We will provide you with the necessary contracts & forms to complete your sale. We do not assist you in the negotiation or preparation of the contracts unless this option is provided in the real estate plan you’ve chosen or unless you have selected this option from our Additional Products & Services.

11. What areas do you serve ?

List-4-Less serves all metro Atlanta and surrounding counties.

A. If you live within metro Atlanta (Gwinnett, Fulton, Dekalb or Cobb counties) you may schedule an appointment or submit your listing online.

B. If you live outside metro Atlanta we can only service you via. Internet online submission, Fax or Mail ONLY.

We serve the following counties by Internet online submission, Fax or Mail ONLY: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Forsyth, Gordon, Hall, Hart, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Lumpkin, Meriwether, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, and Walton Counties.

12. How will I know if my property is listed on the MLS ?

List-4-Less will input your home's information into both FMLS and MLS . List-4-Less will then forward you a copy of your listing as it appears in the system for your review.

13. How can I make changes to my listing on MLS ?

All text changes must be submitted in a written format. Please email or fax us with any text changes to be made to your listing. These changes are made free of charge.

14. Can I terminate my agreement early ?

Yes, you can terminate your listing at any time. There is a $25.00 fee payable to both FMLS & MLS and a $10.00 administrative fee payable to List-4-Less.

16. Will you hold open houses ?

List-4-Less does not hold open houses, however, you can advertise and hold an open house yourself. See our Selling Tips for more info.

17. How long will my property be listed?

Your property will be listed until sold, unless you purchase the Base Plan which lists your home for 7 Months.