Your agent is not a member of the local MLS, therefore your listings are not getting the maximum exposure you need to sell it. When agents join a MLS, they pay fees. You chose a firm that charged you less than others, perhaps, but you're getting what you paid for. Your firm chose not to pay the money to join a MLS, and he's marketing your home without the benefit of encouraging other agents to sell your home. It is not the other agents' fault that they (1) may not know your property is for sale (2) are working in their buyers' best interests by showing them other properties. A firm that is not a member of the local MLS is not out there saying they WANT to co-broke. They are essentially saying "I can sell it without the help of my fellow local agents." Joining the MLS is not cheap but it's a cost of doing business. Many firms even join several surrounding MLS groups to give their properties maximum exposure. I personally pay dues to 3 systems., not just my one local one. If you're not happy, switch firms.

An obvious problem is that the listing and its info is not part of the the regularly used tools of your local service area. Your Agent is not a member of the local Board of Realtors and an unknown to this area. By not MLS listing it it makes it harder to find so buyers are reading the ad and coming but agents are not. Your chosen method is not really working. A buyer needs to take accurate info back to his or her agent to take the next step...and this is not really their job.
If your agent has taken the initiative to fax your listing information to each office then it is more likely to get attention. You are putting the onus on the wrong party....the listing agent bears the responsibility of bringing a well price, well prepared property to the market place [agents and public]
I am a vetern agent in the Lehigh Valley and have never heard of this agency....so thanks for the link...will check it out. The 2% commission is what it is ...low.
Another reason may be that salespeople [agents] are paid only when they produce a sale/closing so we guard our time as this and talent are what we have to sell. If your property is hard to find [time consuming] and low reward[lower commission] you may not be positioned properly. Perhaps it is time to rethink your strategy.
I cannot comment on the price but experience has taught me that you sell best what you know and Broadheadsville is not Macungie! I wish you well...this market is busy, tough and changing daily.

If you don't like your current agent what is taking place either speak direct with broker OR review listing agreement and cancel it. In some instances seller and listing agent may have two different concepts sale a home Best find an agent who works within your specifications.

Difficult render an opinion without reviewing all documents and facts.

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Joan,

It sound as if your present arrangement is not working for you. Your scenario brings to mind a much over used expression, "you get what you pay for." This saying may be over used but in many cases is "on the mark."

If you really want to sell your property, it may be time to associate with real estate professionals that offer the range of services that can get the job done for you. Most people view the additional fee requested by full service agencies/agents as money that goes directly into their pockets.....when in reality, both the agent and company are using it to provide you with a higher level of service.

Up to this point it appears you have been making choices to go the most inexpensive route......it may be time to elect another route.

Best wishes