1. How do I decide to sell on my own vs. hands on agent assistance?

Great question and one that only you can answer. In order to understand what your role will consist of as a FSBO (For Sale By Owner), check out the FSBO vs. Agent page of the site. It breaks downs the sale process and outlines the seller’s responsibilities throughout the sale process. If you are educated about the process and prefer to take on the tasks, we encourage it and have programs to assist. You have a right to these options as a consumer and that’s why we provide them. Regardless of the program you choose, we always advise you to hire legal representation.

2. Can I call a REF agent if I need assistance under Programs 1, 2 or 3?

REF will always be available to guide our clients. However, REF reserves the right to charge an additional fee should our counseling exceed reasonable levels. REF staff will always inform you if your request for counseling have exceeded those levels. In addition to contacting REF Realty, we also recommend you utilize our Seller Strategy workbook.

3. Why is the Seller Strategy workbook a helpful tool to utilize?

If you plan to take on the selling process as a FSBO it’s important to understand the process and what to expect. The Seller Strategy is a comprehensive list that acts as your guideline as you navigate your way to a successful sale of your property.

4. How do I access my Seller Strategy workbook?

The Seller Strategy workbook can be accessed upon signing your selected program's Listing Agreement and disclosures. Upon execution of these documents, you will have instant access to your workbook.

5. Do you receive other forms of payment in addition to your flat fee or commission?

The only other item we will receive payment for is any a-la-carte items that you prefer to add to your selected program. We ask for those fees to be paid in advance regardless of the program type selected. The only program that excludes a-la-carte items is the 5% program. This is due to the fact that a majority of the items are already included.

6. Why do you offer flat fee programs along with commission programs?

Our goal behind this site and business model besides saving you money and creating web based efficiencies is to provide you options. Buyers and Sellers are much more educated today on the subject of real estate; this trend will continue as technology improves. You should not be limited to 1 option when buying or selling. That is why we offer you numerous selections and will continue to do so. In fact, we encourage all recommendations or comments on ways to revise or improve our program choices.

7. What does FSBO mean?

This stands for For Sale By Owner and represents when a seller prefers to sell a property on their own or with limited assistance from an agent.

8. Why does REF recommend hiring an attorney?

We always recommend hiring an attorney whether selling or buying a property. When dealing with potentially your largest asset, why wouldn't you have proper representation to make sure you are not leaving yourself exposed to any legal issues.

9. How do I begin?

There are several ways to begin: You can refer to the Quick Sign-Up or email info@ref4less.com or call 781-322-4744 to speak with an agent. As mentioned several times throughout our site, we encourage you to review the site, understand our model, ask questions and feel comfortable before proceeding.