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30th August 2009
Over-pricing when selling a house is the single biggest reason why many "for sale by owner" home sellers don't sell their places successfully. In today's marketplace, many home owners are enquiring whether or not it would be better to simply sell their ho... Read >
Author: Jason Hatfield08th August 2007
When selling your home yourself you need as many advantages as possible. Without a doubt you will be fighting an uphill battle in the advertising department as realtors typically have large budgets to spend on the advertising of homes. So it stands to rea... Read >
Author: Kevin Bilberry24th July 2007
One of the biggest thing that any FSBO seller has to worry about is getting their home sale advertised and recognized in the local marketplace. This has stereotypically been one of the biggest drawbacks of FSBO as homes have had trouble competing with the... Read >
Author: Ken Hamric17th July 2007
Good question. In fact, this is a question that is asked more commonly than one may think. Years ago it was a simple theory that if you wanted to sell a home you called your neighborhood agent and your home was listed, simple. This is not so true anymore ... Read >
Author: Kevin Bilberry20th June 2007
There is a statistic that shows that most homes that are listed via FSBO end up being listed and sold by a Realtor or agent. So the question is when is it time to throw in the towel and hire an agent? Well likely the time would be when you figure out that... Read >
Author: M Shane11th April 2007
Ever considered selling your home without using a real estate agent? It may seem like a huge undertaking but if handled correctly and with the proper guidance, the process can be quite rewarding. If you have any friends that are realtors, try to pick thei... Read >
Author: Kevin Bilberry09th March 2007
Deciding to sell your home yourself is a big undertaking. Not only will you have to do the usual preparations that any home seller has to do, but you will have to take up the mantle of a realtor. This is something that a home seller can do quite easily if... Read >
Author: M Peterson09th February 2007
If you decide to go FSBO, you are going to have to show your home at some point. When doing it, there are some guidelines you should follow.
Just to be clear, a FSBO seller is a person selling their home without the help of a real estate agent. The re... Read >
Author: Raynor James01st February 2007
In recent years there has been a rise in the rate of homes sold by the owner. This is usually done in order to save money on realtor commissions. But does this actually happen? Typically there is a commission of anywhere between 5-7% or thereabouts for an... Read >
Author: RE Writer08th January 2007
As a FSBO seller, you are responsible for handling all of the aspects of selling your home. So, how do you go about showing the property to interested buyers?
Tips on Showing Your FSBO Property
The huge advantage of selling your property for sale by... Read >
Author: Raynor James18th December 2006
When you decide to sell your home without a real estate agent, you enter the world of the FSBO sellers. As with any new experience, you need to understand some of the basic language.
FSBO Jargon – The Language of the FSBO Seller
Selling your home ... Read >
Author: Raynor James02nd December 2006
When selling your home for sale by owner, you will be handling your own marketing. This leads us to the issue of what you put in your marketing materials in relation to your home.
The real estate industry is somewhat like the used car industry when it... Read >
Author: Raynor James02nd December 2006
You may think deciding whether to sell your home or not is your only major decision. Once you make the decision, however, you also need decide if you will sell it as a FSBO property.
Should You Sell Your Property as a FSBO?
A “FSBO” seller is s... Read >
Author: Raynor James02nd December 2006
As the real estate market cools down, attracting buyers is becoming more difficult. FSBO sellers, however, certainly have fewer problems with this issue.
Why FSBO Homes Get More Buyer Interest
As the red hot real estate market cools off, homeowners... Read >
Author: Raynor James17th November 2006
If you are selling your home for sale by owner, the contractual issues that arise with offers and counter offers may confuse you. Here is a basic guide to contracts.
The Basics of Contracts for FSBO Sellers
A contract is an agreement between two or... Read >
Author: Raynor James16th November 2006
One tends to hesitate when trying anything for the first time. In the case of selling a home by owner, overcoming this hesitation can save you a bundle of money.
Overcoming Hesitation as a FSBO Seller
If I asked you to go skydiving with me, you mig... Read >
Author: Raynor James15th November 2006
It is no secret that the blazing real estate market is not so blazing anymore. If you recently bought and are looking to sell, going FSBO is the best way to save your equity.
Recent Buyers Need To Go FSBO With The Cooling Market
For the last six yea... Read >
Author: Raynor James03rd October 2006
If you are selling your property on your own, one of the issues you need to be aware of upfront is how to deal with home inspection reports. Here is one possible way to get around the problem.
Property Sellers and Pre-Inspection Reports
As a FSBO s... Read >
Author: Raynor James03rd October 2006
Most people derive a lot of pride in the ownership of their home. This emotional aspect is put to the test when they got sell and receive a really low offer for the property.
Getting a Really Low Offer on Your FSBO Home
When you buy and live in a p... Read >
Author: Raynor James19th September 2006
From time to time, a homeowner can be put in a situation where they really need to sell their property fast. As a FSBO seller, there is one strategy you should incorporate.
Selling Your Property Really Fast As A FSBO Seller
From time to time, life ... Read >
Author: Raynor James19th September 2006
As real estate markets continue to cool off, people considering selling their own homes may wonder what it means for them. Fortunately, the news is good.
FSBO Sellers in a Down Market
Being a FSBO seller simply means you are selling a property with... Read >
Author: Raynor James07th June 2006
If you are selling your home without a real estate agent, you need to realize the agents in your area are not your enemy. In fact, they may prove very useful in moving your property.
FSBO Sellers The Real Estate Agent Is Not Your Enemy
A common m... Read >
Author: Raynor James21st May 2006
Buying FSBO real estate, or houses for sale by owner, has its own particular problems and opportunities. Dealing with an uninformed seller who thought he knew enough to handle everything by himself can be frustrating, but it can also be very profitable if... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman06th March 2006
With a robust real estate market, selling a residence isn't particularly difficult. Here's a primer on how to sell your own house.
How To Sell A Residence Without An Agent
First and foremost, you need to educate yourself on how real estate transact... Read >
Author: Raynor James01st January 2006
People selling their homes via real estate brokers get lots of coaching. People selling their own homes as FSBOs need the same. One of the most important topics on which FSBOs can benefit from coaching is "curb appeal." How does your home look when a pote... Read >
Author: Raynor James09th December 2005
If you're thinking, "I should sell my house without a realtor," the current real estate market and explosion of the Internet will make your job easier.
Sell My House Without A Realtor
If you are looking to sell a house without a realtor, you are kn... Read >
Author: Raynor James09th December 2005
With a robust real estate market, selling a house isn't particularly difficult. Here's a primer on how to sell your own house.
How To Sell Your Own House
First and foremost, you need to educate yourself on how real estate transactions happen. There... Read >
Author: Raynor James28th September 2005
The first requirement in finding a buyer for a home is to make sure the pool of potential buyers know it is on the market. For FSBO sellers, holding an open house can help to get the word out to buyers.
Open Houses
Open houses are very effective at... Read >
Author: Raynor James
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