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Old 07-09-2011, 04:34 PM
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Default TV vs. Outside realtor

I just spent a few days looking at homes with both a TV realtor and an MLS. My experience was that both were outstanding (I was only interested in resales). Each has different listings. I asked both, "Why do sellers choose to list with TV/outside realtor?" Answer from TV: "Sellers know that virtually EVERY home-hunter will come in contact with TV Sales Center somehow--lots of sellers! Plus, many probably bought from TV and know us." The MLS realtor said, "We have better advertising through MLS and can show outside TV." I also contacted some FSBOs and realized I would be much better off letting a realtor deal with seller--almost all were overpriced. In the end, I purchased a Glenview carriage house (listed by TV). And boy, was it easy! One-stop shopping. Me: happy camper! Moving first week in August.