Some agents offer to sell your home at a discounted rate or for a flat fee. Why do they do this? It's to build up their experience. We all know that the best experience comes from making mistakes. In essence they are admitting that they are likely to make mistakes while marketing your home, and they are paying you for the experience they will gain from those mistakes. These mistakes can range from limited real estate knowledge to misunderstandings about technology.

One of the most common mistakes I see is with a listings photos. The MLS is a great service and uploading good pictures of your home will ensure that a lot of people can see it. In addition to the MLS many websites import the photos and information to their website for increased exposure.