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What services do vendors supply?
Internet services are provided by the MLS and other 3rd party vendors.
Therefore schedules services are approximate and subject to availability and change without notice. FedEx
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Can I use my own exterior
home photo
for the MLS?
YES! In fact, due to most people already having photos of their properties, almost no MLS's today takes photos anymore. Therefore, you must submit to us your own photo for uploading in the MLS system. Photos must be received by us within 48 hours of being listed in the MLS system. The photo must be in jpeg format and may not be any larger than 300kb in size.
Photos are usually uploaded and will appear in the MLS system within 1 business day. They can be emailed to us at admin@carolinapremium.com
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How
does the additional photo
option on Realtor.com work? If you
choose this option, you may send us up to 5 additional photos (plus one exterior front view photo for a total of 6) of your home to appear in the MLS system AND on Realtor.com (you will be emailed instructions once
listed). With the additional photos option you will be able to
show potential renters from all over the world more than just the front of
your home. They will be able to view the best your home has to offer
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How do I return your materials?
All marketing materials (signs, lockboxes, etc) are the property of Carolina Premium Properties, Inc. and
are to be returned at your expense within 10 days following settlement or
termination of your listing. The return address label will be in your
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How do I get the free forms
and
contracts you offer?
Once listed, a confirmation/information email will be sent to you
with your MLS number and information on how to access our Library of Forms.
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Do I have control
over all listing
information? To some degree. The MLS arranges required information according to
multiple choice templates. We cannot customize these fields.
However, you do have control over the noteworthy features remarks in the
MLS and the public internet remarks section that appears on most internet
sites for your area (subject to Fair Housing and MLS standard rules and
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Can I add more
detailed information
later?
Possibly. Our listing information page is filled with greatly detailed
information about your home. However, if you wish to add information
to your listing, such as room dimensions, you may do so by sending them to
us along with your listing paperwork. Or if you decide to add this
information after you are listed in the MLS, a Listing Amendment form
(provided to you) will be required. There is a $20 editing fee per
Listing Amendment.
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How do I make changes
to my listing? You may make multiple changes to your listing at
any one time for a small fee of $20.00. After listed, you will receive
instructions by email.
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Will
it cost me to make changes to my listing?
There is a
$20.00 listing change fee per listing amendment. However, you may
make as many changes on the Listing Amendment form you would like.
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What is the difference between public
websites, such as Realtor.com, and the MLS?
Public websites like Realtor.com only display
thumbnail sketches of listings which they receive directly from the MLS
itself. Unlike the MLS which is updated instantly, the public
internet sites are typically updated every 1-3 business days.
Because of this, Realtors® use only the MLS
system, which is a closed system linked to their offices.
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Can I go to a website
and see my MLS
listing? Yes, you may go to Realtor.com or any other public website in your area and view a paraphrased version of your listing.
Keep in mind that this is
NOT your actual MLS listing. Unless you are a licensee and MLS member, you
cannot access the MLS to see your actual listing. However, you may
at any time request a copy of your
actual MLS listing from us once listed.
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Can
I go to a website to print and email color brochures of my listing?
Yes. Realtor.com offers the ability to
print and/or email color brochures of your listing to hand out to
potential renters. Back to the top.
What
public internet sites will my listing appear on?
Depending
on the area you live in, your listing will appear on many internet
sites. MLS systems
share their listing information with other public
internet sites, which means real estate agencies can display all of the MLS listings
directly on their own sites. These websites contain the same information about your
listing, as it is coming directly from the MLS. As you can see, your MLS exposure is indeed widespread. It is not possible
to predict exactly how many websites your listing will be on. Your listing will also
appear on major internet sites such as Realtor.com. For more information
Click
Here.
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Can
I control what is displayed on the public internet sites?
To
some degree. The MLS has partnership arrangements with public
internet sites and provides photo
and text according to their templates. However, we have a special
arrangement with Realtor.com to allow our customers to be able to edit
their information on the Realtor.com site. All of our listings are
already Showcase listings, which means they are enhanced on the search
results page and listing detail page to grab a renters attention.
Additionally, if you choose the Realtor.com enhancement option you will be able
to give your Realtor.com listing your personal touch. You will be
able to: edit your listing
description to help you promote the best
features of your property, edit your listing Headline, have your own scrolling marquee on your listing, add up to 5 more photos of your home,
and announce an open
house. For more information Click
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Will my contact information
appear on the public websites? Most likely
not. The public internet sites, such as Realtor.com are aligned with the
MLS and are designed to drive leads to Realtors. They do not
allow your name, address, telephone numbers or other personal information
to appear for privacy purposes. We cannot override their partnership
arrangements. We will, however, forward any leads received through the public internet sites directly to
you via email. This is a strong advantage to you. All leads from Realtor.com will go directly to you. Regarding the MLS, your
name and number, of course, will appear as the contact information in the
system and agents will call you directly for showings and presenting lease contracts.
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How long will it
take for
my MLS listing to appear on the public internet sites?
The MLS sends listing information at different times to the different public
internet sites. Once your listing is entered into the MLS system, it appears
instantly to Realtors®
and their renters. However, depending on your area,
it may take anywhere from 1-4 business days before your listing will appear on
all of the public internet sites. Back to the top.
Are you involved with the lease
contract?
Your listing is more than just an
ad, it is an actual MLS listing in the Realtors® Multiple Listing
Service. You will handle many details of the renting yourself including negotiating leases. As the listing agency, however, we are still required
by law to process and maintain many documents relating to the listing and
renting of the property.
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Are you involved with negotiations?
No. You will
handle all showings, inquiries, and lease contract presentations on your
own. Upon accepting a lease, you will forward it to us for our records.
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What
is the total cost of my listing? We are a
menu-based company and charge only for services as needed. The cost to list your home for rent in the MLS system is only $95.00.
If you
choose marketing materials such as signs and lockboxes,
those fees will apply. Other fees such as returned check
fees, lost/damaged materials fees, and late fees to overdue
balances may also apply. However, the general cost to list your home with us is $95.00.
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What
other charges apply to my listing?
Miscellaneous administrative fees may apply to your listing and can include, but are not limited to, any options selected by you such as: sign and lockbox rental, shipping and handling charges,
additional photos and virtual tours, lost or destroyed marketing materials, returned check fees, listing extensions, listing
change requests, overdue interest. However, the general cost for listing a home with us is the $95.00 listing fee.
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How do I pay for my MLS
listing?
Payment is due at the time of listing.
Online credit card payment is through PayPal. You do NOT need a Paypal account. You may also send us a check or money order. However, listings will not be entered into the MLS system until this payment has been received.
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What
is expected
of me once I list
with you? We are a Licensed Real Estate agency and have many
laws and regulations we need to comply with. In turn, there are laws
and regulations you will also need to comply with.
1. To
make any changes to your listing once listed it is required that a
Listing Amendment form be used. You may access the form by Clicking Here.
2. Within
48 hours of a lease contract being signed by you, we will need 1) A
copy of the entire lease and 2) A completed Under Lease
form. The Under Lease form can be found by Clicking Here.
Once you receive my
paperwork through your website, how long will it take to list my home in the MLS?
Depending on
the time of day, listings are usually inputted into the MLS system the
same business day it is received. Back to the top.
Can I later
list my
home with another Real Estate agency? Yes, of course. Just remember that all Realtors® are on the same local MLS system, so your
listing will wind up in the same place. You may withdraw your listing at any time from the MLS system by simply using
our Listing Amendment form. A full release of the Listing Agreement will occur when the Listing
Amendment form is received and any outstanding monies are paid.
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What is the general
sequence of events after listed?
The
following is not guaranteed, but is a general time line of events:
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Listed in MLS: Upon receiving your listing through our website,
and depending on the time of day, your home is usually placed in the
MLS the same business day.
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Photos:
You are to submit your own photo to us at admin@carolinapremium.com.
It MUST be received by us
within 48 hours of being listed in the MLS system. It will
usually be uploaded to the MLS within 1 business day.
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Listed on websites: Paraphrased MLS text
usually appears in public sites (Realtor.com®, etc.) in
1-3 business
days. Photos will follow usually within 2-4 business days.
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Lockboxes/Signs: If ordered, you should receive
them via FedEx within 1-2 business days.
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Virtual Home Tour: A photographer
usually contacts you for an appointment within 1-2 business days after
listed.
