What is a Mere Posting? A Comprehensive Guide

A Mere Posting is a budget-friendly real estate listing service designed for homeowners looking to save on commission fees while gaining broad exposure. This option involves listing your property on the MLS® (Multiple Listing Service) and REALTOR.ca through a Limited Service Agreement. Ideal for cost-conscious sellers, a Mere Posting ensures that your property is seen by a wide audience, as over 90% of residential properties are sold through MLS®.

Why Choose a Mere Posting?

In today’s fluctuating real estate market, including the downturns of 2023, 2024, and potentially 2025, many sellers—such as pre-construction condo investors or those dealing with mortgage renewals—are facing equity challenges. A Mere Posting is a valuable solution, providing MLS® access and significant market exposure while minimizing traditional commission costs.

How Does a Mere Posting Save You Money?

Traditional real estate sales involve numerous tasks performed by a real estate agent, including:

a. Gathering detailed property information
b, Analyzing recent sales of comparable properties
c. Monitoring current market listings

While these tasks require professional expertise, many aspects of the selling process, like marketing, showing the property, and scheduling viewings, can be managed by you. A Mere Posting allows you to handle these tasks yourself, thus saving on real estate commissions.

Flexible and Customized Service Plans

Every property is unique, and so is the approach needed to achieve the best market value. Differences in location, condition, and neighborhood mean that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Our customized service plans are designed to cater to your specific needs. Choose from a variety of flexible packages and adjust your plan at any point during the selling process to ensure optimal results. Our expert team provides personalized strategies to help you secure the highest possible market value for your property.

Explore Your Home Selling Options Today

Ready to take the next step? It all starts with a conversation. Schedule a call or Zoom meeting with us today to discuss your property in detail. Discover how our customized services can help you maximize your market value. Let’s work together to create a strategy that meets your needs.

What’s Included in a Mere Posting?

A Mere Posting on the MLS® System offers many of the advantages of a full-service listing, but requires you to take a more hands-on role:

• Setting the Listing Price: Collaborate with a realtor to set the optimal price for your property.
• Preparing the Property: Handle the preparation and staging of your home for sale.
• Advertising and Marketing: Your property is listed on the MLS®, but you manage the marketing.
• Managing Property Showings: Schedule and conduct viewings for potential buyers.
• Reviewing Offers and Negotiating: Directly review offers and negotiate terms.
• Handling Paperwork: Manage the paperwork and finalize the sale once an offer is accepted.

In summary, a Mere Posting provides MLS® visibility with a more involved seller role, compared to a full-service listing.