I do flat fee MLS listings for some of my clients here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

The again, some investors that I know just utilize my services as an inspecto because they know that I give discounts for investors on my inspections.From the seller's side, I have a couple of investors that have me list their properties for them on a flat fee listing.

It will also, I hope, provide you with enough knowledge of how the process works, to the point that you are not deceived by and can protect yourself from, appraisers who are being unethical or, flat out, just don't know what they are doing (though please, give them the benefit of the doubt; they have endured A LOT of training and work to get where they are.

Some call him a crook, some call most of what he wrote complete BS and fabrication (i.e. flat out lies) (check John T.

I wanted to do a 2-3 flat unit but I don't think I can afford that unless I live on the edge every month. so I decided maybe I should just stick with a Condo.

Does anyone know what are some concerns that I should take into consideration before making an offer on a property that has been, according to the agent, vacant for many years? meaning there has been no heat in the wi...

Flat fees will become more commonplace.Most members of the general public have a hard time believing that it should cost more to sell a $140,000 property than a $150,000 property than a $160,000 property, etc.If you offer services such as brochures or have superior knowledge due to your paid demographics that clients see a value in then you will be able to command higher fees in a open marketplace.Like most professions, the Realtors will try to protect and preserve their domain, but I believe we have been seeing this changing slowly for awhile now and that change is starting to accelerate.

I have some deals I am working on right now with multi-unit buildings, two-to-four flat buildings, single family homes and new construction opportunities.Again, thanks for your very insightful post.

There's many repudiable companies that will flat fee the cost of originating your new loan.

I have read mixed reviews about sites like forsalebyowner.com regarding their flat fee MLS listing service.