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How to Get an MLS Listing Without a Realtor
In today’s real estate market, many home sellers are exploring ways to list their properties without the need for a traditional realtor. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a powerful tool that can help you…
How to Get Free MLS Comps Using ListingSpark’s Comparative Market Analysis
Finding Real Estate Comps Free with ListingSpark’s Market Compare Tool Before we get started, let’s first start with learning more about what exactly “comps are”, and why it’s important they come directly from the MLS…
Can I List on MLS Without an Agent? A Step-By-Step Guide
FSBOs (for sale by owner properties) represent 10% of the home sales market. This method has been a popular selling strategy for some homeowners as people sell their homes to relatives, handle estates after the…
Tech Roundup: The Best Real Estate Software for Investors
For any real estate investment, efficiency is king. A significant aspect of efficiency is managing your budget and costs. Inefficient expenses range from relying on a conventional listing agent to spending too much on holding…
How to Sell a House by Owner in Texas: 4 Steps To Get Right
The traditional way of selling homes (hiring real estate agents) is slowly giving way to a more profitable option: selling by owner, also known as FSBO (For Sale By Owner). This do-it-yourself model has been…
Do You Need Property Value Analysis Software?
There’s an old saying in real estate: You make your money when you buy, not when you sell. But buying and selling are so strategically interwoven that you can only make good decisions on buying,…
Paperwork 101: Paperwork for Selling a House Without a Realtor
Selling your house without a realtor, a method known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO), can be a financially rewarding route for homeowners. The only requirements are a hands-on approach and a willingness to leap…
What to Know About For Sale By Owner Fees
Selling a home can be a complex and time-consuming process. One critical choice that homeowners often wrestle with is whether to hire a real estate agent or sell their property as a For Sale By…
Flat-Fee MLS Services: A Gimmick or A Gold Mine? What to Know
Flat-fee MLS services have gained significant attention in recent years, promising substantial savings for home sellers. As homeowners seek ways to maximize their profits in a competitive market, these services offer an alternative to traditional…
10 Features to Look for in Real Estate Accounting Software
Effective accounting is the backbone of any profitable real estate or home-flipping business. With multiple transactions happening daily, from rent collection to property maintenance expenses, it can quickly become tricky to manually track all financial…
