Can anyone predict the direction of real estate?

Wow, within the last two weeks there has been an awakening of sorts........consumers and "Realtors" alike are talking about flat rate real estate. Inquiries about how,what and where have been non-stop...I think it all has to do with this realization that "times" have been forever changed. This recession that we are in has fueled a "common sense" attitude,......an attitude that fell to the waste side because "we" needed more,more,more!!!

So now there is a desire for simplicity and renewal. Consumers are absorbing all the information they can in order to save money, but with a need to save money comes uncertainty. Is it really a good deal? Is it well made? Is it for real? Will it do the job? How much am I saving????........

All of these questions can be answered at the click of a mouse........the consumer is in charge....as they have always been, but now they have reliable information when they need it and where they need it.

Cash for clunkers $4,500
1st time homebuyer $8,000 rebate
and coming soooon an "appliance rebate"

All of this solidifies the flat rate realty concept. List for a flat rate then buy and get a rebate! The money you save......... "Priceless"!

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Craig Davidenko
Broker-Owner
SavannahRealEstate.com
912.398.7245

Everyone is getting onboard the Flat Rate MLS train!

Flat Rate Real Estate is everywhere!!!! It is great to see so many embracing this common sense platform of buying and selling real estate!

































Are you still in denial ? Just "Google" most any "blue chip" real estate company and the words "flat fee" or "flat rate" and you will see plenty of "REALTORS" using this consumer friendly way of conducting business.

Watch this particular video and you will understand why flat rate real estate is making headlines across the country!

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Craig Davidenko
Broker-Owner
SavannahRealEstate.com
912.398.7245

Flat Fee Real Estate is the only way you get to keep your $8,000 rebate check

MediaOne of Utah has launched MediaOne Real Estate, a full-service licensed brokerage, servicing home sellers. The company's Web site promises a "marketing arsenal" that reaches about a million people each week for a flat fee of $2,000

This move has upset many "Realtors" in the Utah area but what these realtors have to understand is that.....If you can get 6% great...good for you....home run....I hope it sells while you still have it listed......but for the consumer that wants to save money and reserve the opportunity to still sell their own house flat rate - flat fee is for you.....EVERYONE HAS THEIR PLACE.

So if you are a first time home buyer and excited about the $8,000 rebate check from Uncle Sam think about this.........If you are buying a $150,000 home and it is listed with a traditional Realtor charging 6% you will essentially be giving your rebate check and $1,000 out of your pocket to that Realtor for their commission.......

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Craig Davidenko
Broker-Owner
SavannahRealEstate.com
912.398.7245

Fight the fight !!! List "flat rate" and $ave!

The US housing market has continued to fall and so are prices! The interest rate of a 30 year conventional fixed rate is at 5.5%(rates of 2 years ago).......What does all this mean??? If your selling list with a "flat rate" and figure out what your willing to walk with period!!! If your buying??? MAKE AN OFFER....the results might surprise you!

Don't let an agent tell you what you want to hear. Make sure they tell you what you need to hear!

List now! More Inventory on the way.....

The US real estate market is down and is supposedly going to continue to spiral downward....so what are you going to do when it comes time to sell?? List your home for 6%? Do you really think that an agent is going to advertise your listing in all the "MaGaziNes" No they can't afford to advertise the overflow of incoming listings hitting the market. List for a flat rate and pay a commission to a broker who brings you a buyer! More than 85% of buyers research their next real estate purchase online. They search for Local "MLS" listings and then call when they find what their looking for.....

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Craig Davidenko
Broker-Owner
SavannahRealEstate.com
912.398.7245

Flat Rate Real Estate. It works!!!

So your thinking of selling your home.....You know that the market is flooded with inventory.....you know that sales are down........and you know you will probably have to sell for a lot less than you wanted to........

Do you list with a bluechip real estate company or do you sell as a FSBO(for sale by owner) and put your faith in the fact that 80% of people search for their next home on the Internet????

The answer is both!!!!

In today's market you need to capture every potential buyer you can!!!

The new way of real estate is simple....List your home with a flat rate broker and have it available on the "MLS" for all agents to sell. Meanwhile you keep the option of selling the home yourself......

1. List with a broker that charges a flat rate for listings on the MLS

a.Flat rate MLS listings range from $299-$750

2. Pay out the expected selling commission to a cooperating broker.

a.The flat rate MLS listing broker will demand this....An MLS listing is of no value if there is no commission for a cooperating broker

3. Continue to market on your own..

a. If you find a buyer to purchase your home "you" owe nothing more than the flat rate you've already paid.

4. Count the money you $ave!!!

Traditional Example 1. A $100,000 home is listed on the MLS with a 6% commission

3% to list on the MLS

3% paid to selling Broker

Total $6,000.00

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Flat Rate Example 2. A $100,000 home listed on the MLS by a flat rate broker for $650

If a real estate broker brings you a buyer you pay an additional 2.4%($2,400.00)

If "you" bring the buyer to the table, "you" owe nothing more!

Worst case scenario: You pay a total of $3,050.00 in commissions(Flat rate MLS listing $650 + 2.4%{$2,400.00})

Best case scenario: you pay nothing more than the original flat rate of
"A SAVINGS OF $2,950.00"

Craig Davidenko-Broker
savannahrealestate.com
912.398.7245
sales@savannahrealestate.com

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Craig Davidenko
SavannahRealEstate.com
912.398.7245