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31 MBiz | november 2015 CoMFree CoMMonsense network broker M anitoba home buyers and sellers have a powerful new alternative with the recent conversion of ComFree to a licensed real estate broker. Our clients told us that they loved the ComFree model but that they'd like the option of having their homes advertised on the REALTOR.ca system for added visibility. So, we listened. Manitoba is a smart, entrepreneurial province that's perfect for this kind of model. Now at ComFree Commonsense Network broker, not only do we offer clients unparalleled listing exposure on both ComFree.com and REALTOR.ca, two of Canada's most-visited real estate websites. Our REALTORS® are now also able to provide customers with pricing support and guidance, a comparative market analysis to help homeowners determine their asking price, assistance with the legal document process and more, all for a flat fee. We believe homeowners are best positioned to show their homes and reveal its most attractive features. It is for this reason that ComFree Commonsense Network broker customers have direct contact with potential buyers throughout the sale process. Meanwhile, sellers get the best of both worlds: all of the support and visibility needed to achieve a successful sale. Although our sellers often deal directly with buyers, there are instances where buyers work with agents to find a home – in these cases, we encourage our clients to offer a buyer's commission. Our sellers are successful selling their homes regardless of whether they work with independent buyers or with buyers who have agents and, in both cases, they still end up saving thousands of dollars. We've had great success in seeing I SOLD stickers on our clients' lawn signs! Since becoming a broker, we are proud that almost 600 of our clients have sold their homes successfully! It's no secret that the greater a property's visibility, the better the chances it will attract the right buyer. With the support of an entire team behind them and with this added market exposure, we believe homeowners have the best possible chance at selling their homes the ComFree® way, while saving thousands of dollars in commission! Best of all, ComFree Commonsense Network broker continues to offer the services that prompted thousands of satisfied customer testimonials, including free info sessions, in-home consultations and low flat-fee rates. Moving to a broker was a natural evolution for us. We now have the freedom to have candid discussions around pricing, provide valuable home-selling advice to our clients, and our flat-fee packages will still save our customers thousands in commissions. ■ Give your home uNBeaTaBle exPosure with ComFree Commonsense Network broker The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS® and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license. "i had a really wonderful experience with ComFree Commonsense Network broker. The process was very easy and straight forward. There was always good support from the staff when i called. i would do it again! " Lyndsay from Winnipeg (pictured above)

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