To know just how to sell your home without a realtor you should have a look at some of the excellent websites that exist purely for this purpose. It is by no means as difficult as you would think and many people are pleasantly surprised. Sometimes you will be left wondering why realors command the …
Monthly archives: May 2018
Homes For Sale By Owner – What Is Involved?
Homes For Sale By Owners is the private way of selling your home without the need for a real estate agency. In places like Europe and through North America Homes For Sale By Owners accounts for up to 40% of real estate sales. Homes For Sale By Owners is a similar concept to online selling …
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For Sale By Owner Signs – Why They Are a Big Mistake
Every year, thousands of homeowners opt to avoid real estate commissions by listing their homes themselves without a Realtor®. It makes a lot of sense, why pay 6% of the sales price if you do not have to (especially in a down market like today)? There is nothing wrong with this thought process or the …
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Selling FSBO? Curb Appeal Will Sell It Faster
You've decided to sell "FSBO", but have you done any home preparation before placing the ad. I am talking "curve appealing". If you can not get the buyer beyond the front yard, it is not going to sell as fast. To some people its' location, location, location. I say its' curve appeal. Curb appeal is …
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Should you FSBO or Use A Realtor?
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: EXPOSURE Realtors, or real estate agents, are part of an office of agents, and each of them knows of buyers that …
Five Reasons To Use A Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home
Selling a home is a very involved process. There are rules, guidelines and loopholes that the typical homeowner does not know about. That's why there are so many real estate agents in the industry – to help you sell or buy your home. You might think you can sell your home yourself and save some …
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For Sale by Owner – Realtor Secrets 101 For FSBOs
It's no secret that today's real estate market is tough. Worried sellers are trying to sell their homes themselves. Home property values are down, and they unfortunately want to save the cost of a real estate commission, so they try to market their properties as FSBOs (for sale by owner sellers). Makes sense, right? Yes, …
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Why Not FSBO? Sell Your House With A Realtor And Save Money!
FSBO is an acronym for "For Sale By Owner", which means selling your real estate property WITHOUT the benefit of a Real Estate Agent representing you and negotiating on your behalf. Annual studies by the National Association of Realtors ® show that sellers receive 5% – 8% higher purchase prices when selling through a Realtor …
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What to Do Before Foreclosing on Or Short Selling Your Underwater Mortgage
If you have decided to foreclose on your underwater mortgage, congratulations! We know what a hard step this is to take, and we admire your courage in putting yourself and your family first. With everyone from the government to pundits telling us we should hold ourselves to different, higher standards than the banks and lenders …
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What Are The Real Cost Of Selling A Home?
Experts estimate that most people who use a Realtor will pay as much as 10% of your selling price in costs associated with selling. The cost of selling a home yourself can range from 4% to 8% of the selling price of your home. When you're estimating your expected gains, remember that the cost of …
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