Understanding Zillow’s Zestimate [Video]

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Understanding the Zillow "Zestimate" explained by Zillow.com. How do they actually come up with their numbers? Can they be changed? How accurate is it? Watch the official videos below.What is a "Zestimate"? Zillow.com says "The Zestimate home valuation is Zillow's estimated market value, computed using a proprietary formula. It is not an appraisal. It is a starting point in … [Read more...]

How the credit crisis impacts the housing market

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It's clear there's a credit crisis that's been very costly for US taxpayers -- in short, we've had to "save" companies too large to fail. There's a lot of debate about what could have or should have been done instead of bailing out these companies, as well as discussion concerning what we should do now that we're knee-deep in this financial crisis which impacts the housing … [Read more...]

Chipping away Realtors 6 percent commission

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Video from 60 minutes news special about Realtors commission and how alternative business models are impacting the traditional 6% commission that most Realtors still ask for. We feel that 6% is completely unnecessary in today's market. We provide the same exposure with our Flat Fee Listing service for a fraction of the cost. Watch "Special Report - The 6% Commission Under Fire" by … [Read more...]

How to claim your home on Zillow.com

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If you've never been to Zillow.com, now is the time to go and claim your home for sale. Most of our Connecticut flat fee listings are automatically syndicated to Zillow (through feeds from the MLS), but you can still claim ownership of the listing.Why should you claim your home? When you claim your home on Zillow.com, you can update details about the property! Zillow has a … [Read more...]

Creating a video tour for Realtor.com

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If you are thinking of creating a video tour or virtual tour of your home, watch this video from Realtor.com for excellent tips and ideas to create a stunning video.We now offer the ability to post your video tour or virtual tour on Realtor.com for free with our Connecticut Flat fee Listing services. … [Read more...]

Flat fee MLS brokers save you money

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Check out this CBS Special Report and how a young New Jersey couple used Flat Fee MLS Brokers to save money, cutting the commission selling their home.We offer the same type of Flat Fee Listing services here on this website. We'd appreciate the opportunity to assist you when you are ready to list your home.About FlatFeeRealty.com FlatFeeRealty.com is a national online Flat … [Read more...]

Pricing your home for sale by owner

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As a For sale By Owner, one of the most difficult things to do when selling is pricing your home right. This video from forsalebyowner.com offers some great tips, geared towards For Sale By Owner sellers, to help them determine the right price. We always recommend having a professional appraisal by a licensed appraiser, which will cost about $300 to $400. This will give you the most … [Read more...]

Customize ShurLok Lock Box Combination

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In this video, we explain how to customize or change the combination of your ShurLok lock box to a unique custom code. Take a look and feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions. … [Read more...]