Frequently Asked Questions

First step is to decide which marketing package level you want. Then Click on the “Get Started” button on this website, enter your complete contact info, and Listing Package Level and pay the upfront non-refundable fee.
It takes about 5 minutes to start a listing at ListingMetro. Our team will ask for details about your home, provide you with your Home Value estimator Report, you’ll set your price, and e-sign a few documents.
A listing will go live within 24 hours once all of the listing information has been completed and pictures have been provided. If you use ListingMetro’s professional photographers the average turnaround time to receive pictures is 4-5 days.
Once your finish your tasks, our team gets to work reviewing and submitting your listing to your MLS. We’ll also ship you a lock box, yard sign and send a professional photographer to take pictures of your home. If there is any additional information that needs to be verified our team will reach out to you by phone, text or email. Once the listing is live, you will receive a link to your MLS listing, be able to set up showings, and be able to start receiving offers.
No, ListingMetro pays for all photography costs with your upfront fee! We will send a professional photographer to your home at any time that works best for you to take professional pictures of your home.
Yes, you can upgrade your Listing by amending your agreement with us and paying the difference in the upfront fee for each level, Gold, Silver or Platinum.
ListingMetro ships you or delivers a free digital lockbox allowing Buyer’s Agents to easily show your home. You can also show your home yourself if you would like, but we do not recommend this for safety purposes. The lockbox will track anytime it is accessed by an Agent and report that information in your Showing Service account.
When you list with ListingMetro, we are listed as your Real Estate Broker in the MLS. Agents typically do not call Sellers while your home is listed in the MLS.
We list your home on the MLS as well as every major real estate website ensuring buyers will see your home. ListingMetro provides the highest level exposure for your home.
A multiple listing service (MLS) is a database established by real estate agents to share details about properties for sale in a particular region. An MLS can help agents see one another's listings and connect buyers looking for properties on the market. The MLS is an important tool for real estate professionals, and is an essential tool for anyone interested in buying or selling a property.
No. Only licensed Realtors that are members of the MLS have access to list homes on it.
Yes. You can cancel your listing with ListingMetro at any time unless it is under contract. We want you to be happy! Please call us if you are not totally satisfies so that you refer us to your friends and family. Please note that the upfront fee, which covers expenses like compliance reviews, photos, sign, lockbox, and listing setup, is non-refundable.
Your listing will be posted on every major real estate website including Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, Redfin, and hundreds of other sites.
Buyer's Agents are essential in the tranaction process as they are hired by the Buyer to guide and advise them on the homes and neighborhoods that fit their needs. ListingMetro recommends that you disclose that you will consider paying the Buyers Broker for their help in selling your home, and then wait to see what fee they are charging in the Purchase Contract. We also recommend offering bonus incentives to Buyer Brokers to compete with Builders and other homes on the market if neccessary.
No. We always recommend presenting a counter offer if you do not like Contract you are presented.
No, ListingMetro only collects the balance owed after the upfront cost is deducted from the total cost of the Listing Service you selected. This balance is considered Brokers Compensation and is part of your Listing Agreement. There are no hidden fees.
New real estate rules have changed the "Commissions" to "Compensation" in the Listing Contracts. This amount has always been negotiable. The Listing Brokers use to have to collect the fees for themselves and the Buyer's Broker. Today, you will have a Listing Agreement that only compensates your Listing Broker. The Buyer's Broker compensation will be included in the purchase contract. Typically, we have seen anywhere from 2% to 4% compensation to the Buyer's Broker as part of the Contract. Buyer's Brokers have an agreement on compensation with the Buyer prior to showing them homes for sale. Most Buyers will rely on the Seller to pay this fee out of the proceeds from the sale of the home. You should use our Seller Net Proceeds calculator or form to compare offers to estimate what cash you will receive from the closing.
ListingMetro charges only the cost of the Listing Service Option you have chosen. This cost includes all the marketing services listed in your chosen package as well as the Listing Broker Compensation. This information is in your Listing Agreement we provide.
Yes, ListingMetro provides the disclosure forms that you are required to provide to buyers. Our tranaction compliance team will ensure that all forms are completed and published to the MLS for Buyers Agent to easily access.
Buyers will most likely hire an inspector to inspect the home after it is under contract. Some Sellers opt to hire their own inspector to conduct an inspection so they have a list of what they would like to repair or replace before the Buyer's inspection is done. These inspections can cost between $400 and $1,000.
ListingMetro support is available for you by phone 214-660-5862, or Email: [email protected] . Our hours are from 9:00am (CST) to 8:00pm (CST).
You can make changes for free to your listing as often as you would like through your ListingMetro account.