Released on: August 25, 2008, 11:47 am

Press Release Author: Gina Gerber

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: Gary Bussard\'s Assist2Sell Concept Sweeping the St. Louis
Area

Press Release Body: Hottest Real Estate Concept Sweeping
The St. Louis Area

St. Louis- When local real estate company owner and broker Gary Bussard decided to
buy an Assist-2-Sell® real estate franchise in June of 2005, he expected his
business to grow and improve. But nothing prepared him for his unprecedented
success.
"Business has more than tripled since I opened the doors as an Assist-2-Sell®
franchise owner. Customers can't believe how much they save with our "Full
Service with $avings!"® program," Gary Bussard said. "But don't let the name of
the business fool you. It's not a do-it-yourself concept. Under the
Assist-2-Sell® marketing programs, sellers receive the full services of a
professional REALTOR® at a fraction of what they normally expect to pay. Buyers
also benefit by receiving "full service" from qualified real estate agents at no
cost to them. No other real estate company offers a larger selection of homes for
sale."
Gary Bussard, a top producing mortgage broker and real estate broker, loves saving
homebuyers money. "St. Louis is still a very busy market," Gary Bussard said.
"It's to a home seller's advantage to list with us (Assist-2-Sell®) and only pay a
low flat fee. They can save thousands of dollars, and keep more of their hard
earned equity in their pockets.
"When people first call us, they are usually thinking that there must be a catch,"
said Bussard. "They are sure we can't possibly sell their home for as low as
$2995. They call thinking they'll be able to eliminate us as a choice because
there must be something more they have to do when they choose us. They are
pleasantly surprised when they find out we do everything other real estate agents
do. The big difference is that we charge less."
Assist-2-Sell®'s low flat fee commission can save customers plenty. For example,
compare $2,995 to a 6 percent commission. If a sale price is $100,000, the seller
will save more than $3,005 with a flat fee. If the sale price is $150,000, that
savings jumps to more than $6,005, and for a sale price of $250,000, the savings
will be more than $12,005.
While the lower rates may draw the customers in, it is the subsequent results that
leave them satisfied. "You can charge whatever low rate you want, but if you don't
get results, people aren't going to care," Gary Bussard said. "We get results! We
are still selling homes very quickly, and for top dollar."
"If your home is priced fairly, shows well and in the MLS, it's going to sell,
regardless of which real estate company you choose, the MLS is the most powerful
tool in real estate because it informs the widest pool of buyers that a home is for
sale. Not open houses, not fliers, not big ads in the newspaper. The MLS is king"
Gary Bussard said. "The question is how much do you want to pay to sell it?"
Assist-2-Sell® was started in 1987 in Reno, Nevada, by Mary LaMeres-Pomin and Lyle
Martin. Assist-2-Sell®'s "Full Service with $avings!"® Program is somewhat of a
unique concept in the real estate industry. It was a concept born out of
frustration.
LaMeres-Pomin and Martin were growing increasingly frustrated with the way real
estate was being practiced. LaMeres-Pomin said, "Real estate agents spend a
majority of their time advertising themselves. When you see a real estate ad in
the newspaper, what do you see? Pictures of agents. We believe in advertising our
homes for sale, not our agents."
She knew there had to be a better way. Her solution was to lower her commission
rates to attract more sellers. The decision broke with industry tradition.
"We knew in our hearts that the old way just wasn't right," Martin said.
"Customers weren't getting the service they deserved, and the fees they were paying
were too high. We found by having a highly organized office, trained support
personnel, along with the increased volume our lower fee generates, we can operate
profitably and still save sellers significantly."
Along with changing the pricing system, Assist-2-Sell® upgraded the level of
service and put a halt to self-promoting advertising. That advertising money would
instead be used for the customers to promote homes.
"We took out all the fluff, and put our dollars toward selling houses, not
ourselves," said LaMeres-Pomin.
With this common-sense business approach and a dedicated staff willing to carry out
the new philosophy, Assist-2-Sell® has flourished. There are over 600 offices in 45
states and Canada. Gary Bussards offices are conveniently located at 1039
Corporate Square Dr., in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
Bussard also is the Branch Manager of Envoy Mortgage, a mortgage broker located in
Creve Coeur, and President and CEO of Corporate Square Executive Suites, a business
center with shared office suites and business services. For more information, call
314-993-6023, or go online at www.SeeSTLHomes.com.
Assist-2-Sell is a full service real estate company, and provides all of these
services:
. We offer pricing help. You determine the asking price based on the research and
information we provide.
. We suggest ways to make your home more marketable.
. We provide all signs and marketing brochures.
. We advertise your home in newspapers and magazines.
. We advertise your home with a color photo on our powerful internet website.
. We show your home to prospective buyers by appointment.
. We arrange and oversee all inspections and appraisals.
. We oversee the closing process, working closely with the attorney, lender and
title insurance company.
. We handle all the paperwork necessary to insure a smooth transaction.

"Customers can't believe how much they save with our
'Full Service with $avings!'T program."

Give us a Call Today!




Web Site: http://www.SeeStlHomes.com

Contact Details: Assist2Sell
Gary Bussard
Owner
1039 Corporate Square Drive
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-6023
gbussard@assist2sell.com
www.SeeStlHomes.com