The listing options above include only the fees paid to us, the listing agent. To ensure your home is attractive to selling agents, we recommend that you offer a 3% commission based on the sales price of your home to the selling agent. If you sell the property yourself you pay NO COMMISSION to a selling broker (buyer's agent). Listing fees paid to Michael Smith at closing are still applicable.

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All Listing Packages Feature:

• Listing in the FMLS (First Multiple Listing Service) database with up to 8 photos
• Listing in the Georgia MLS (Georgia Multiple Listing Service) database with up to 16 photos
• Showcase listing on Realtor.com - this enhanced listing offers 6 photos as well as additional descriptions of your home to help reach homebuyers.
• Your home is also featured on the following websites: AtlantaMLS.com, GAMLSHomes.com, MSN, AOL, Wall Street Journal, HomeStore.com, Netscape, Compuserve, Digital City, iWon, Excite, Juno, NetZero, MonsterMoving, and WSBTV.com.
• Your listing will appear on the website of all other real estate companies in Metro Atlanta, GA that provide MLS online listings.
• Supra Agent Lockbox for Realtor access
  ($100 refundable deposit required for 1% listing)
• Chapman Hall Realtors – Michael Smith yard sign
• Professional deluxe brochure box for your yard
• Realtor handles all paperwork
• Realtor handles all steps needed to get the sale completed including arranging inspections and working with the buyer, financing company, and buyer's agent to ensure the sale is actually completed.
• Contract negotiation process handled by Realtor

• Copy of standard sales contracts and all necessary forms

• Required disclosure statements

• Upon request, a  “Comparative Market Analysis” (CMA) report on recent home sales in your neighborhood (subject to availability of data)
• Listing until it sells with a minimum of 180 day listing period
• Financing companies available to help pre-qualify potential buyers
• Realtor available for questions, help, advice and contract review

Additional Features Included In Deluxe Real Estate Listing Package:

• Realtor site visit to help with tips on how to sell your home
• Photo shoot of your home
• Preparation of brochures and other marketing materials to help sell your home
• Realtor actively markets your home to other area Realtors that have sold homes in your neighborhood/area.
• Realtor solicits feedback from agents that have shown your home using the innovative web-based HomeFeedback system that aggregates feedback information in easy-to-understand graphs and charts so you can find out exactly what potential buyers and agents think of your home
• Realtor available to hold Open Houses if desired
• Home is featured on the MichaelSmith.com website
• Realtor attends closing of your property

• Virtual photo tours

• Home warranty packages
• Brochure creation (included in deluxe package)
• Home photo shoot (included in deluxe package)
• Closing assistance (included in deluxe package)

Please note that we do not have hidden fees like other real estate firms. We are fair and upfront with all the terms of our discount listing packages. Some national for sale 'by owner' real estate firms charge huge upfront fees and they don't even include your home in the MLS. Other firms tack on hidden listing fees hidden in the fine print that must be paid if your your home sells.

Other services claim they list your home in the "MLS", however they often put your home in the MLS that is not even used by real estate agents in your area. Don't be fooled.

All of our listing packages place your home in both Multiple Listing Services used in the Metro Atlanta, GA area - FMLS and Georgia MLS. We also allow you to update your listing at anytime. Your home is also featured as a showcase listing on Realtor.com with 6 photos.

Some real estate firms specialize in only handling for sale by owner listings and charge up-front fees to list your home. While it might seem like a bargain at first, real estate agents are aware of these firms and will often skip over showing their buyers homes listed with these firms. Agents do not like to have to deal directly with homeowners and may pass on showing these homes or discourage their clients from making an offer. With our service your listing is handled by a full service real estate firm and agents deal directly with an agent - the entire negotiation process is handled by a Realtor with all of our listings.

Other discount real estate firms do not even provide a yard sign and simply have you use your "For Sale By Owner" sign or encourage you to use two signs. This practice is confusing for both prospective homebuyers and real estate agents. All of our listings are provided with an attractive Michael Smith - Chapman Hall Realtors yard sign as well as a deluxe information box. Our listings also allow you to work directly with an unrepresented buyer so you do not have to pay the buyer's agent commission.

We handle all contracts, paperwork, negotiations, repair amendments, etc.

We help you every step of the way and help you negotiate to get the best offer on your home.

We are committed to providing you with the highest level of service at the best price.

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These are just a few of our recent success stories. We can help you sell your home fast and help you save on commissions.

List your home with Michael Smith today, call us at (404) 257-8717 to get started.

Auburn, GA Barrow County

1483 Harmony Grove Church Rd Auburn, GA 30011 $197,900 SOLD! Seller saved over $5,800 in commissions by listing with Michael Smith of Chapman Hall Realtors!

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