If you are considering selling your home PRIVATELY you should clearly understand that a private sale company can only offer a limited service. Private sale companies are not licensed under the "Broker's Act" in Manitoba to offer any more than a limited service to help property owners sell their home. For example, PRIVATE SALE COMPANIES CANNOT do the following:

• CANNOT represent seller's interests as their agent
• CANNOT provide a "Market Evaluation of the Property"
• CANNOT discuss details of the property with any buyer
• CANNOT write an offer to purchase
• CANNOT negotiate an offer to purchase on owners behalf
• CANNOT provide errors and omission insurance
• CANNOT advertise in the Winnipeg Real Estate News
• CANNOT hold an open house for the owner
• CANNOT handle TRUST monies
• CANNOT help you find your NEXT home
• Why Use A Realtor

• CAN provide a lawn sign
• CAN provide an ad in their magazine
• CAN provide feature sheets
• Manitoba Securities Commission - Private Sale Company Guidelines

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PRIVATE SALE COMPANIES WANT CONSUMERS TO BELIEVE THAT IT COSTS 6% or more TO LIST A HOME ON THE MLS. Private sale companies base the amount of money consumers save selling privately compared to a 6% commission. THIS IS TOTALLY FALSE. Consumers should understand that all real estate fees are negotiable by law. The fact is very few homesellers pay 6% to sell their homes using a real estate broker. Consumers should do their homework before listing with a private sale company. Are they telling you the TRUTH about real estate commissions and the advantages of using a professional Realtor to sell your home or are they using scare tactics? Call Flexcom Davidson Realty for further details - 792-7298.