FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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No. For Sale signs are not included with the SwiftList service. Sellers are responsible for supplying and installing their own signage, if desired.

Once you reach an agreement, work with a real estate lawyer or professional to finalize the necessary paperwork, YOU MUST PROVIDE Holm Realty Ltd. with a copy of all offers, agreements, amendments and waivers.

Typically, within 1-3 business days of signing the mere posting agreement, your property will be uploaded to MLS® for display on Realtor.ca and other services.

Yes, you may list multiple parcels in one single mere posting. If you wish to list multiple parcels separately, you will require a mere posting for each parcel.

SwiftList mere posting service offered by Holm Realty Ltd. is available for all of Nova Scotia.

It is a requirement that your property be migrated before it can be sold. Consult with your lawyer for more information.

Yes. A listing can be cancelled or withdrawn upon completion of the required documentation. A withdrawal temporarily removes the property from active marketing while the listing agreement remains in effect; a cancellation terminates the listing agreement.

Sellers are responsible for providing complete and accurate property information and promptly advising us of any changes. Holm Realty Ltd. may require clarification or supporting information before submitting or amending the MLS® listing.

We may request corrections or revisions where information does not meet MLS® requirements, appears incomplete or requires clarification before being submitted.

We will complete the mere posting agreement for you to be signed off digitally through email/DocuSign.

You can add up to 50 photos.

Yes!

Yes. Changes can be requested during the listing period, although documentation may be required depending on the change.

Contact Holm Realty Ltd. if you wish to edit your listing.

The listing expires after 6 or 12 months , depending on which option you chose. It will automatically expire at that time, or you may contact us to extend the listing.

If the listing brokerage receives an inquiry about your property, your contact information will be provided to the inquiring REALTOR® in a timely manner so they can contact you directly.

Your contact information will be displayed in the Showing Instructions section of the REALTOR®-only view of MLS®. Seller contact information is not permitted to be displayed on the public-facing side of MLS®.

Yes. All listings must comply with the current MLS® Rules & Regulations of the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR). Holm Realty Ltd. reserves the right to request changes, corrections or additional information where required before a listing can be submitted or amended. NSAR places responsibility on the listing brokerage for ensuring MLS® listing information is accurate and complete.  Click here to view NSAR MLS® Rules AND Regulations

Possibly. We may require additional information to ensure the MLS® listing is complete and accurate, particularly where previous MLS® listing information is unavailable. This may include room dimensions, door widths, kitchen and bathroom turning radiuses, building dimensions and other property details.  You will also be required to provide a property overview description (ideally less than 1150 characters, including spaces).

SwiftList is a mere-posting service. The NSAR rules define a “Mere Posting” as an MLS® listing where the member has agreed not to provide services beyond submitting the listing for posting, subject to the services set out in your agreement.

Yes, you will need a lawyer to complete the transaction. Although the lawyer's involvement usually comes after you have an offer and Agreement of Purchase and Sale in place, it is advisable to consult with them at any stage of the process if you have any legal inquiries or uncertainties. Having a lawyer by your side helps protect your interests and ensure a seamless and legally sound property sale.

Paying a commission to a real estate agent who brings a buyer is not mandatory, but it is a common practice in the real estate industry. Offering a commission, often around 2% to 3%, incentivizes real estate agents to bring potential buyers to your property. By doing so, you increase the chances of selling your property faster or receiving multiple offers. Ultimately, the decision to offer a commission to buyer's agents is at the discretion of the seller.

Negotiate and Close: When offers come in, negotiate directly with interested buyers or their agents. Review offers carefully, consider their terms, and respond accordingly. Work with a real estate lawyer or professional to finalize the necessary paperwork and provide Holm Realty Ltd. with a copy of all offers, agreements, amendments and waivers.

You must notify Holm Realty Ltd. promptly of an accepted offer, fulfilled conditions and closing information so the MLS® status can be updated as required.

All documents are signed digitally through DocuSign. Here is a quick video outlining the process.

No. Due to the nature of the service, no refunds are available.