I don't like seeing sellers pay premium prices for discounted services.

I may ruffle a few feathers with the questions below, but I don't like seeing sellers pay premium prices for discounted services.

I see it every week, after week, after week. And, it continues to surprise and dismay me! Sellers are getting ripped off in my market......and they keep listing with the same agents!

There are tons tools available today such as digital cameras, video, multitudes of free listing sites, blogging sites, social media, Twitter and many agents are continuing to do the MINIMUM for their sellers. They take a few pictures, no virtual tour let alone a *gasp* video.

Now, I will say there are a few agents, as evidenced by the table below, that are putting the maximum number of photos in the MLS and doing at least a virtual tour. But, sadly, the vast majority or not.

Why are seller's settling for substandard service?

If you are thinking of hiring a REALTOR to market your property, here's a few qustions to ask:

1. How many websites do you utilize to market properties? How many are in the top 10 of utilized real estate websites?

2. Do you have your own website? What is the web Address? How many hits per month do you receive?

3. How many pictures will they post on the MLS? Is this the maximum number? (FYI, for the Henderson Audubon Board of REALTORS, the maximum is 9 pictures) If no, why not?

4. Will your listing have a Virtual Tour at minimum and/or a Video of the property?

5. Do you have an active blog? What is the web address?

6. If they are unable or unwilling to do all of the above in addition to any traditional marketing, are they willing to discount their fee since they are giving discounted service?

The bottom line is this: Why settle for less than you and your home deserve? If you are looking for a REALTOR that uses all the tools available give me a call or click today!