FSBO

When it comes time to sell your home, should you try to sell it on your own, or should you list it with a licensed Realtor? Consider the following factors to help you decide:EXPOSURERealtors, or real estate agents, are part of an office of agents, and each of them knows of buyers that are currently in the market for a home. Their buyers are pre-qualified, that is, they have already seen a lender and...

In the previous article, we have tackled that when selling your house as FSBO, there are many things which you should consider. Included in the list are home value, marketing, contract, security deposit, and property taxes. In today's article, other important things about it will be laid down such as title, inspections, and buyer qualifications.Buyer Qualifications: You will have to be assured that the...

It's time. Your kids are getting older. You've just received a big promotion. Maybe you're an empty nester. But one way or the other it's time for a new home.So you place your home on the market. You have an ad in the paper, and a sign in your yard. What else can you do?Have you considered holding an open house?If you get the word out and have a plan for when prospective buyers walk through the door...

In today's economy, many homeowners try to enter the real estate market without the help of a broker. As an agent, I have noticed that the main reasons for this may be the price homeowners pay to get their homes sold or simply bad experiences with realtors. Many brokerage firms charge a standard 6% commission, which can turn out to be a lump sum to some homeowners. However, it is important to remember...

There is no rule dictating that you can't sell your own by yourself. In fact, there are other home owners like you who have done FSBO (for sale by owner). However, there are several things needing consideration for the process to be successful and beneficial on your part.Home Value: You can't just put an FSBO sign in front of your house without knowing how much your house is valued in the market. Of...

If you're considering selling your home by owner, congratulations! You're part of a growing trend toward FSBO property sales. If you're worried that going the FSBO seller route means that you'll miss out on all of those great agency sales tactics, you're wrong. You can do the same things that any real estate agent would suggest. To get you started, here's a list of the top ten things you can do for your...

For sale by owner. The words may strike fear into your heart, or you may find them to be the beginning of an exciting journey. There are some advantages to selling your house by yourself, not the least of which is getting to keep all of the proceeds from the sale. There are some things you need to keep in mind if you do intend to sell your home yourself. Here are some top tips to make the sale a...

People who want to sell their home would sell through for sale by owner if they want to save some money and have a successful sale. People try very to save the money in any way possible. They never want to spend on real estate commission if they don't have to. Many people don't believe that FSBO is like a big opportunity for them to sell their home. They don't even try to know how it helps them in the...

Not everybody has the luxury of placing their residence on the open market and patiently waiting months to execute the deal. The common process when posting your property on the open market will be: Question/Interview many real estate professionals Authorize a listing contract with a person to list your home for an exact time frame (usually a 6 month listing) Handle a variety of open...

Did you hear that? Prices of houses in Phoenix have been jumping 5% each month for 2005 according to market experts! Some even predict that the price of housing could jump an additional 10% for the upcoming year. The shortage of houses for sales and the still relatively low interest prices are causing the price of homes not just here in Phoenix but nationwide to escalate. What does this mean? If you are...