NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
$397 to List DIY on MLS®/ REALTOR.ca
CA$H Rewards on Buying
Discover how you can LIST, SHOW & SELL on your own... LIKE A REALTOR® so you can save money. Or buy your home with Blue Chip Realty and receive CA$H rewards...
👇 FREE Sellers Guide Will Explain More...
Representing Yourself For Less Will Save You Thousands. Licensed Real Estate Brokerage For BOTH Buyers & Sellers. Welcome to Blue Chip Realty.
IT'S NO SECRET...
DIY on the MLS® System is wildly popular in NS, NB, ON, SK, AB, & BC... now available in NL!
Brought to you by Blue Chip Realty CEO, Licensed Real Estate Broker, entrepreneur & top producing REALTOR®: Stephanie Trask. **Licensed since 2017.
Option 1: DIY Blue Chip Realty will list your property on the MLS® System, REALTOR.ca (and other major websites) $247 for vacant land, $397 for any Residential, Commercial, Farm, or Business anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Option 2: Full-Service REALTOR® representation is available from St. John's to Carbonear and surrounding areas. *Ask about CA$H Rewards & our 1% Rebate (rate reduction!)
Stephanie Trask says, "A home can't sell unless it's listed and people know it's for sale." Followed by, "Our strong knowledge of real estate, business, and marketing ability online saves people money", and "DIY, I'm one of the few licensed agents who can (will) do this for homeowners."
MEET YOUR REALTOR® Stephanie Trask (Owner/Broker) BLUE CHIP REALTY, NL
List anywhere in Newfoundland & Labrador on MLS® for a flat fee of only $397 + HST. Reach potential buyers directly, save thousands in commissions, and get industry-leading skills training with our hassle-free mere posting service.
Sean Trask has worked professionally for nearly two decades in the Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. In May 2024, he stepped down from management to join his wife, Stephanie Trask, CEO of Blue Chip Realty Inc., a company they founded together. With a business education and background, training in effective communication skills, public relations, MOAB certified, conflict resolution, and negotiations, Sean is also an innovator, entrepreneur, public speaker, and author (of "Weight No More!"), educator and fitness enthusiast.
There wasn't a full-service real estate brokerage that offered DIY as an option... so we created one. Under the leadership of Stephanie and Sean, Blue Chip Realty has set high standards in knowledge, reliability, accountability, resources, marketing, and the ability to give back. We offer substantial value and results in an ever-changing, highly competitive market.
Our Story
Together since 2006, raising our three teenage children, we are homeowners, investors, travelers, and business partners who recognized that Newfoundland didn't need just another real estate brokerage. It required something different... something more. It needed a full-service brokerage (with options available), that's powered by real people who possess unique professional skills that can truly assist individuals in today's economy. A brokerage that makes no apologies for providing more and charging less.
We are here to serve you.
Finally, Two Great Ways To LIST, SELL & SAVE
The Blue Chip Realty Difference
MLS® SYSTEM ASSISTANCE
We are a licensed 'Full-Service' real estate brokerage with deep market knowledge (offering a DIY option) and an in-house marketing agency that keeps us very busy. We offer 'DIY' (province-wide) and 'Done-for-You' from St. John's to Carbonear & surrounding areas.
// Flat-fee Listing (Self-Service)
Blue Chip Realty's listing service on the MLS® System helps you get seen online. You can find your buyer and pay no commission at all. You will only pay a commission if a buyer's agent brings you a buyer. Your listing will be identical to others for sale (by real estate agents).
Get a Free 15 min Consultation
Our REALTOR® support makes listing on the MLS® System quick, simple, and easy. Click any button on this page to schedule a time to learn more about listing your property and saving big on commissions. Claim your Free seller's guide! Your Move Matters.
// Done-For-You ($0 Down)
Blue Chip Realty offers savings, rewards, options, and flexibility from sign-up to sign-down. Our expertise in residential real estate is well-established (city & rural), and we place a high value on providing skills, knowledge, and service to both sellers and buyers as well.
THE MLS®ADVANTAGE...
If You Learn How To Sell "DIY" (And In The Way We'll Be Showing You), Then You'll Have The Power To Get Your Property In Front Of Where Active Buyers Are Looking Online, Avoid Paying Unfair Commissions, And Your Information Will Be Available To ALL Of The Agents In The MLS® System!
From: Stephanie Trask
Serving: Newfoundland and Labrador
Dear friend,
No matter "what" the Liberals or Conservatives are up to, learning how to represent yourself for less can help you save more money, on your terms.
Now, here's the thing: Is this "DIY on MLS®" for you?
Maybe you've tried different real estate brokerages and agents, but you're not getting the answers or results you want.
There is a reason WHY...
... real estate has changed very little in the past 50 years.
It takes learning a whole NEW set of skills to go from selling on social media, sharing only between friends and family, to the "MLS® System in front of where active buyers are searching like crazy."
To get on the MLS® System, you need a licensed REALTOR® who agrees to enter all your information into the software on your behalf.
This new kind of economy requires new ways of doing real estate business, including giving you more options. Do it yourself on the MLS® (self-serve) or we can do it for you (full-service).
You need to read my book.
Get The Book Free.
DIY home-selling offered by our professional, reliable, and friendly (Licensed REALTOR®) and training team reveals how to get on the MLS® System and how to pay as low as 0% to 2% commission, saving you thousands of dollars!
You can find your buyer and pay no commission at all. You will only pay a Buyer's Agency Commission if an agent brings you a Buyer.
Selling Vacant LAND? Get Listed on MLS® for Only $247 + HST.
Yahoo! Finance: "The hefty commissions home sellers pay to real estate agents may soon disappear"
The long tradition of home sellers footing the commissions of both their listing and the buyer's real estate agents may soon be a thing of the past.
We're working on changing that.
The more traditional real estate services are changing, thanks to emerging disruptive companies (like Blue Chip Realty), property owners selling DIY are quickly becoming an attractive option to save more.
In Short: Think Uber and cabs...
... Or, Netflix and Blockbuster.
But it's real estate.
If You Have A Property Of Any Kind You Want To Sell, We Have An Option That's Absolutely Made For You.
I'm going to show you and then teach you tips and strategies on how to sell your property as a Do-It-Yourselfer when selling as a flat-fee, called "Mere Posting". With a Mere Posting, buyers and buyer's agents will contact you directly for showings and will present any offers directly to you.
With the "boots-on-the-ground" marketing and sales strategies, the same I use within my own business, I could easily charge $500 for a single 90-minute strategy session.
And because you're here, and you're part of our audience, we want to do right by you, and that's why we offer a free consultation to get to know you as a person, answer your questions, provide value, and the right direction to help you...
... this free consultation could be the single greatest training of your entire home-selling journey!
I want you to feel confident that this is the best decision for you and the sale of your property; that's why we're offering you options, and this free consultation.
Listen. It takes learning a new set of skills to go from "listing" to "you've got an offer"... and a whole NEW set of skills to go from "you've got an offer" to negotiating, reviewing home inspections, learning about encroachments, title search, closing dates, final walkthrough, and much more. I want to ensure you feel confident this is the best decision for you and your property. At any stage of the process, and for whatever reason (*until you receive an offer), if you need help, you can upgrade to Done-For-You to have full-service licensed REALTOR® representation.
How much is it for our full-service 100% REALTOR® representation?
4% Commission.
PLUS, Ask How You Can Qualify For CA$H Rewards & 1% Rebate (reduction)!
CA$H Rewards
Home buyers and/or sellers choosing Blue Chip Realty 'full-service' REALTOR® representation will receive cash rewards based on the real estate transaction value. The reward is $25 for each $10,000 increment of completed real estate transaction value. For example, purchase a home for $300,000 and receive $750. Sell a property for $500,000 and receive $1,250.
Sellers can DOUBLE qualify! When Blue Chip Realty represents BOTH the seller (as the listing brokerage) and buyer (as the buyer's agent - same brokerage), not only does the seller qualify for an instant 1% REBATE (reduction) of the commission, but they also qualify for the above CA$H Reward! PLUS, the buyer qualifies for a matching CA$H Reward! Cash rewards will be sent to you directly by Blue Chip Realty Inc. between 15-30 days of the possession date of the subject property.
A brokerage that makes no apologies for providing more and charging less.
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The heart of the problem, you hire a REALTOR® only for access to the most "critical tool" agents have at their disposal - the MLS®. The reach of the MLS® is incredibly powerful. In fact, it's one of the most persuasive reasons for even hiring an agent in the first place.
When you sell a home with the help of a REALTOR®, there are no commission rules. The "rules" are designed to make commissions as inconspicuous as possible: since the seller pays both agents. While the buyer is the one coming up with the money for the property, the buyer doesn't think about the fees.
This economy is hurting good people, buyers are struggling to pay sellers asking prices. Paying high fees means you ask more for your property. DIY you can beat local "comps" (comparable properties) in your area on price, making it easier for buyers to choose yours. Gain attention online at a better price (paying less commission) your property could sell faster and may result in more than one bidder!
Whatever Your Situation, We All Share One Thing In Common: The Desire For Saving More.
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Our DIY Listing Packages
Even if you've never listed or sold anything online, and have no previous experience of selling property. List, market, and have buyers find your property effortlessly on the MLS®. Choose the package that works for you. Join our HomesNL family of savers, powered by Blue Chip Realty. We'll get you in front of where buyers are looking, you keep all leads. Plus, we'll syndicate your listing to major real estate websites, while saving you thousands of dollars in traditional real estate commissions.
LAND
$247
one time flat fee + HST
Listing in MLS® plus Realtor.ca, ServiceNL.ca, BlueChipRealty.ca brokerage website, and more!
6 Month Listing Term
(Renew 75% Discount)
12 Photos on MLS®
Digital ad suitable for social media sharing
Free unlimited updates and changes
Available Province Wide
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HOME
$397
one time flat fee + HST
Listing in MLS® plus Realtor.ca, ServiceNL.ca, BlueChipRealty.ca brokerage website, and more!
12 Month Listing Term
(Renew Free until SOLD)
50 Photos on MLS®
Digital ad suitable for social media sharing
Free unlimited updates and changes
Available Province Wide
CABIN
$297
one time flat fee + HST
Listing in MLS® plus Realtor.ca, ServiceNL.ca, BlueChipRealty.ca brokerage website, and more!
9 Month Listing Term
(Renew 75% Discount)
24 Photos on MLS®
Digital ad suitable for social media sharing
Free unlimited updates and changes
Available Province Wide
Listing more than one property? Call for custom pricing.
*Disclaimer. The listed flat fee and included services represent our price to list your property on the MLS® where your property is located. Prices are subject to HST. The one-time flat fee covers our costs of ensuring compliance with MLS® rules and provincial regulations. Properties are listed within 48 business hours of all completed paperwork & pictures being received. Estimated savings are based on the final sale price and may vary depending on the property, and any buyer agent compensation offered. At any stage of the process, and for whatever reason (*until you receive an offer), across the Avalon and CBN, you can upgrade to Done-For-You to have our complete attention and licensed expert REALTOR® representation. Pricing listed is for online services; professional signage & lockbox are optional.
SELL ON YOUR TERMS.
Go to my BlueChipRealty (.ca or .com) real estate brokerage website and learn more about us.
Download my book - read it for free. If you like it, I offer lots of free training on my business Facebook page. Maybe watch a video. I'd greatly appreciate it if you could leave a comment.
Do you want to know how much your home is worth? Or, maybe you want to talk to a licensed REALTOR® with no obligation? Click the button below. We are determined to help you gain knowledge and save money. There is no obligation, just straight answers about how you can represent yourself for less, and get your property on the MLS® in front of buyers.
If the book and free chat help you sell your property, consider having me represent you as your REALTOR® if you buy a property in Newfoundland from St. John's to Carbonear or the surrounding areas through Blue Chip Realty, NL - get a CA$H reward. Sell with Blue Chip Realty (full-service) and learn how you can double qualify for our 1% rebate (reduction) and get a CA$H reward.
Pretty simple, right?
Thanks for reading this page and get to work!
Frequently Asked Questions
Blue Chip Realty will list your residential or commercial property on the MLS® System, on REALTOR.ca (and many other major websites). We list it as a flat-fee "Mere Posting". With a Mere Posting, a potential buyer or buyer's REALTOR® will contact you directly for showings and will present offers directly to you.
A "Mere Posting" means your property is listed on MLS® and REALTOR.ca, but you handle all inquiries and negotiations directly. It gives you maximum exposure while allowing you to manage the sale yourself without a listing agent.
Some people may be tempted to sell their home without a real estate agent, also known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). There are also plenty of reasons why people prefer to work with a REALTOR®. What's important is that you have a choice (options) in how you want to sell your home.
For Sale By Owner (FSBO) means that you, the owner, are representing yourself. You're responsible for preparing your property for sale, marketing and advertising, and showing your home to buyers. When you choose to sell your home exclusively by yourself, you must note that your home is for sale on your own, and your listing does not go on any MLS® System. Typically, FSBO homes are marketed for free on social media, marketplace, sign in the ground etc.
Blue Chip Realty's listing service, "Mere Posting" on your local MLS® System, helps you get in front of where buyers are looking. Instead of marketing or advertising your property on your own, you can use our service to list on REALTOR.ca and benefit from our advertising for you across many of the major websites. Unlike a full-service listing, you'll be showing your home to buyers, or a REALTOR® will contact you to arrange a showing.
The REALTOR® will upload all of the information into the MLS® System; however, it's the homeowner who takes on the responsibility of communicating with potential buyers, marketing, scheduling showings, negotiating, and finalizing the sale of their property. This process allows you (the seller) to have full control over the sale process, including setting the listing price and negotiating directly with a REALTOR® who is representing their buyer or directly with potential buyers who contact you. When removing the need for a listing agent, sellers may save on commission fees... since potential buyers can contact you directly, also removing the buyer's agent, sellers could pay as low as $0 in commission fees, which otherwise typically range from 3% to 6% of the sale price.
While it's often hard to beat the expertise of a professional agent and their resources, you can learn how the home-selling process works and have the choice to DIY if it's a good method for you. Ultimately, the decision to DIY should be based on a seller's available time and knowledge.
While your listing will be identical to the other homes that are for sale (by real estate agents), it will show all photos and all listing information, including the commission offered to an agent who successfully sells the home, and instructions for showing the home.
You don't need to be a licensed real estate agent to sell your property in Newfoundland & Labrador. You will still need to work with a real estate lawyer. If you want to list your home on the MLS® System, it is required that your listing be checked by your listing brokerage's agent. That's brought about by the Real Estate Council of Newfoundland (NLAR) code of ethics.
Curious about the paperwork for selling a house without a Realtor®? Well, the seller's agent is typically the person who draws up a real estate purchase agreement. So, what happens if the home is for sale by the owner (DIY) and the owner isn't represented by a real estate agent at all?
Experts say the solution is to turn to the buyer's representation for writing a contract.
If the buyer does not have any Realtor® representation, in the world of real estate, this is known as duel agency - and how you could pay as low as $0 commission... when there is no seller's agent or buyer's agent involved. In this scenario, the work is completed by the real estate lawyer.
No... but you will qualify for cash rewards which may be significantly greater than your flat fee. For example, if your property sells for $300,000 you'll receive $750 cash rewards when your flat-fee was only $397 + HST.
Sellers can double qualify! When Blue Chip Realty represents BOTH the seller (full-service as the listing brokerage) and buyer (as the buyer's agent - same brokerage), not only does the seller qualify for an instant 1% REBATE (reduction) of the commission, but they also qualify for the above CA$H Reward! PLUS, the buyer qualifies for a matching CA$H Reward! Cash rewards will be sent to you directly by Blue Chip Realty Inc. between 15-30 days of the buyer's possession date of the subject property.
Sound fair? We think so.
Unlike other professionals who bill their clients at hourly rates, real estate professionals are paid a commission at the end of a sales transaction. If a real estate agent works with a buyer or a seller for weeks or months without a resulting transaction, they aren't paid for their time or expertise. A Realtor will likely not represent their buyer without receiving a commission.
While you save on one side (as the seller), we recommend offering a buyer's agent commission. If you're trying to attract interested buyers who are already working with a real estate agent, we recommend offering 2%.
Commissions are negotiable between real estate agents and their clients. It can vary between a flat rate (more common with the sale of land) or a percentage of the sale price once the property has sold. Rate is determined before the listing of a property. When you list with Blue Chip Realty, we'll ask whether you'd like to offer a buyer's agent commission, and you can decide what you'd like to do.
Yes! You can easily request changes to your listing such as price updates or extensions. Listings can be extended for a 75% discount for land or cabin. Home packages renew free until sold.
Your property will be searchable on your local MLS® by agents and homebuyers, and will also appear on REALTOR.ca for public viewing. All interested parties will contact you directly using the contact details you provide in the listing.
When your property is sold, simply notify us by providing the necessary sale documentation, and we will update the listing status on MLS®. There's no additional charge for reporting a sale.
Having a great listing agent is one of the keys to saving time and selling for more. Help your agent help you. How?
1. Avoid hiding things from your agent. If you have nasty neighbors, a dog next door that persistently barks, your basement is prone to flooding, there's structural issues you're aware of, or financially you need to sell asap... know your listing agent is on your side and knows what must be fixed or what can slide - so go ahead and share the good, the bad, and the ugly. Whatever you hide from an agent could be an unexpected surprise during a showing, or worse... on final walkthrough day and they buyer walks away.
2. Avoid overpricing. When a property is overpriced, let's say you would accept $285K but decide to list your home for $315k thinking more negotiating room is better, you could miss a potential buyer who is looking up to $300k as a maximum (many websites offer a minimum and maximum value search fields). Or, when a home is overpriced, buyer's agents will either avoid bringing their buyers... or, they will use your property as an example to sell another property.
3. Have some patience. Yes, we know the excitement of seeing your home listed on Realtor.ca and websites all over Newfoundland, you thought your beautiful house would fly off the market the moment it's listed online, but that's not always the case. The real estate process takes time to propagate across other websites, there's time for communication, from showings to inspections to negotiations. Having patience is key.
4. Cleanliness counts. Try to limit clutter. Things like clothes on the floor, backs of chairs used as a coatrack, toilet seats up, the kitchen and the bathroom are the two main areas where cleanliness - or lack thereof - is most critical.
5. You need to fix a few things. If there's a broken cupboard door, a missing handle, scratched trim, or scuffs from a pet, maybe there's a broken ceiling tile, torn wallpaper, a leak in the basement, broken or cracked window... to you this is normal because you've lived with these issues for years. To buyers, these will look like eyesores or expensive repairs, which may result in a lowball offer, or no offer at all, because your house needs "a lot of work." Even if it doesn't.
Many of these issues can be found by the seller getting a pre-inspection that will identify all recommended repairs to your home.
There is one source recommended for finding a service provider in your area. Available across Eastern Newfoundland. Click here to visit the website: ServiceNL (dot)ca
Yes. If you are a developer, builder, or you own multiple properties and would like to list more than one property, please connect with us: Text/Call: 709-597-5789 or send us an email.
We offer homeowners savings, value, options and flexibility.
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