Not all Realtors® are "full service" (or "traditional") agents. Some agents package together a smaller set of services and/or offer services on an a la carte basis. At AgentsCompared.com we refer to two levels of service - Full Service and Basic Service.
Agents providing Full Service or Basic Service offer, at a minimum, the services described below. Look at the agent's "Service Details" and "Other Services" fields on our search results page for more information.
IF YOU ARE SELLING-
Basic Service means:
Immediate placement of listing on local MLS
Listing will appear on Realtor.com
At least one "for sale" yard sign
Full Service means:
Home pricing advice
Assistance in preparing home for showing
Immediate placement of listing on local MLS
Listing will appear on Realtor.com
At least one "for sale" yard sign
Answer all prospective buyer inquiries relating to your home
Schedule and attend property showings
Assist with reviewing offers, preparing counteroffers, negotiating with prospective buyers, and preparing necessary disclosures
Assist with escrow and other post-contract tasks, contingencies, paperwork
Assist with closing preparation and attend closing in person
IF YOU ARE BUYING-
Basic Service means:
Buyer will be primarily responsible for searching for homes
Schedule and accompany Buyer to some property showings and assist Buyer with evaluating some properties (maximum number of showings/evaluations may apply)
Assist with preparing offers, reviewing all counteroffers, negotiating with sellers, and preparing necessary disclosures
Assist with escrow and other post-contract tasks, contingencies, paperwork
Assist with closing preparation and attend closing in person
Full Service means:
Agent will be primarily responsible for searching for homes
Schedule and accompany Buyer to all property showings and assist Buyer with evaluating all properties
Assist with preparing offers, reviewing all counteroffers, negotiating with sellers, and preparing necessary disclosures
Assist with escrow and other post-contract tasks, contingencies, paperwork
Assist with closing preparation and attend closing in person