Flat Rate MLS (list on MLS by youself) for rental?

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Hi,

We want to rent our house in Ballantyne area.. To gain more exposure, we want to list the rental on MLS. I searched online, it seems that I can do Flat Rate MLS listing, like this one:
http://www.carolinarentalexpress.com/goflatrate.htm
I understand they would charge a flat fee of $95 to do the listing for me and I would not need to pay any other commissions.

Could anyone share his/her experiences on this?

Thank you!

BTW I heard that I will need to pay the tenant's agent's commission which is normally 10 or 20% of the 1st month rent? Will I be the one who determines the percentage?

Angie Menegay · Answer

Hi,
You're the one who will determine how much to pay the tenant's agent.  When you sign up for the flat MLS listing service, they should send you a standard state form with a load of questions, one of which should be how much you want to pay the other party's agent.
And I agree with George - 35%-50% of first month's rent is typical.  Otherwise, no agents would want to spend time showing your property.
Angie

George P. · Answer

If you ask for $1500 rent, I doubt any agent will want to waste their time for possible $150. 50% of 1 month rent is more realistic.

A W · Answer

Which online service did you use to list your rental on MLS? how much commission do you normally give tenant's agency?

Thanks!

Robert Granara · Answer

I've listed entry only listings many times...I sell all my houses this way...I have also listed a few of my rentals this way but have had better success on craigslist and the newspapers...

Flat Rate MLS (list on MLS by youself) for rental?

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