Comparisons
Botway compared with selling it yourself
No broker. You price it, market it, show it and negotiate it, with your attorney.
| Botway | Selling it yourself | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee on $1,000,000 | $10,000 full service, or free to list yourself | $0 No brokerage fee. |
| What you pay | 1% listing side ($5,000 minimum) for full service, due at closing. Listing it yourself is free. | No brokerage fee. Without a broker you usually cannot get on the MLS, and that is where most buyers look. |
| Pricing | We price it off comparable sales and tell you how sure we are. You decide. | You. |
| The MLS | We put it on the MLS ourselves. We are the brokerage. | Usually not on the MLS. |
| Inquiries and showings | Full service: we answer every inquiry and run the showings. Free listing: leads go straight to you. | You. |
| Offers and negotiation | Full service: we review every offer, tell you what we think and why, and negotiate once you say go. | You. |
| Closing | We run it through closing and you watch it in your Console. Your attorney handles the legal side. | You and your attorney. |
| After the sale | If you keep a property, we keep watching it. Value, costs, renewals, repairs. | None. |
| Licensing | Licensed brokerage in New York and Connecticut. | Not applicable. |
Listing side only. What you offer a buyer's agent is separate, and it is your call.
Why owners choose Botway
- Our free listing is still you selling it yourself, plus the MLS.
- Free tools for pricing, offers and closing costs.
- If it gets complicated, full service is one step up.
When it may fit better
You already have a buyer.