FAQs
Most Common Questions
We put more choice, transparency and control in the hands of you, the property owner, while guiding you through the entire process of selling. The mission of The DIY Listing is to help sell your property allowing you to maximize your profit and protect your equity. The average seller can save several thousand dollars using our service, allowing you to keep more of your hard-earned money!
A Transaction Coordinator is a professional who manages all the paperwork, deadlines, and communications during the home sale process. They ensure everything stays on track so you can focus on your sale with confidence, knowing nothing is missed.
Once all the contracts are signed and all home details have been provided, including photos, it will take no more than two (2) business days to list your property and be officially for sale on the market!
Yes, we do! You can check out our Residential Rental Service Package on the “Our Services” page.
At this time, we do not list commercial properties.
We use a third party company to install the sign post. If you have a HOA that has specific rules about sign posts or if you have specific instructions on sign placement, just let us know. Please allow about three business days for the post and sign panel to be installed.
The MLS will allow up to 40 photos. All photos should be a high-quality resolution and in landscape (horizontal) format.
Yes! We will send you all leads that contact us to inquire about your property.
Showings are managed through an applicaton called ShowingTime. You will received showing requests via email, phone and/or text. This allows for seamless management and tracking.
Yes, it is highly recommended you provide a lockbox to allow access to showings for buyers that are accompanied by their own real estate agent.
No problem! Simply contact us via email or phone and we will be happy to create a plan that suits your needs.
You may extend your listing for another six months or choose to go with a full service real esate agency. We have a wide network of great agents and would be happy to provide you with a referral.
You can find all of our service packages and what is included in Our Services page. If you have additional questions please feel free to Contact Us.
No, it’s not required. Offering a commission to the buyer’s broker is common practice because it helps attract buyers, but the amount is negotiable. You have the flexibility to decide what works best for your sale. This commission is separate from your flat-fee listing.
Your listing will be active on MLS for six months.
We are here to help! Feel free to Contact Us via phone or email. When you become a client, you will have direct access to your Transaction Coordinator.
No, at this time we do not list short sale or bank owned properties.
Yes, you may cancel at any time. Simply contact us or submit a listing change request via the Client Portal.
Yes, you may make changes to your listing. Any changes or updates to your listing can be made on your Client Portal.
At this time we do not list properties as Coming Soon.
Yes, you may use your own photos. Please be sure they adhere to our Photo Guidlelines that will be provided to you.
You must have ownership rights to the photos, high-resolution and in landscape (hortizontal) format.
Yes, you may temporarily withdrawl your listing, however the time still counts towards the six -month listing period. Any changes or status updates to your listing can be made on your Client Portal.
You may relist your property, however you will have to repurchase your package as it’s treated as new listing.
Yes, we have you covered! We will provide you with all the necessary disclosure forms.
Yes, we will send you a property flyer that you may provide for showings, open houses or email to your contacts.
We do not directly negotiate offers; however, we schedule an offer consultation with you and review all offers and give guidance on how best to proceed with negotiations.
Yes, you will want to use a real estate attorney to represent you during the sale and closing process. We are happy to refer you to a real estate attorney.
You cannot post your property directly to the MLS because access to this database is limited to licensed agents and brokers who pay to have membership.
The MLS is a database that aggregates home listings, allowing cooperating brokers to share the listing amongst one another. This allows much further reach than attempting to sell your property on your own (For Sale By Owner).
Yes, please Contact Us and we are happy to discuss full-service options.
We are currently able to serve all home sellers in the state of Connecticut.