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Once you’ve done all your homework and set the correct asking price, had a few open houses and advertised in all the right places you are now ready to receive your first offer on your for sale by owner property. Someone has looked at the house, decided that they want to buy it and have made you an offer. Now what?

Well you can either reject, accept or make a counter offer. It is always good to make a counter offer unless someone is offering you your full asking price. To not make a counter offer lets the buyer think they offered too much and it may cause you to accept a lot less than the buyer is actually willing to pay. Continue reading ‘What to Do When You Get an Offer on Your FSBO’ »

Selling your home yourself can sometimes be a daunting task. It is important that your selling plan covers the basic ingredients of selling your home. Covering the six main ingredients such as: location, condition of the property, selling price, terms of the contract, the market conditions, and home staging & re-design will insure your success when selling your home.

The location of your property is an important selling point. A great neighborhood with great schools should reflect the pricing of your home. Popular areas bring top dollar. You will want to highlight your neighborhood assets when your preparing your marketing plan. Be sure to include real estate statistics, local school information, local stores, and restaurants. Continue reading ‘Home Staging Tips For the FSBO Includes Home Staging & Redesign’ »

Close to 25% of all the homes sold in the USA are sold for sale by owner (FSBO). With real estate commissions ranging from 4% to 10% it not surprising the figure is so high. A real estate agent commission can be several thousand dollars on just one property transaction.

Make no mistake; if you dream of making a larger down-payment on your next home, or want to retire, or simply want to hang onto the equity you have worked so hard for – then you could save thousands by selling your home for sale by owner. Continue reading ‘6 Important Factors to Consider When Selling Your Own Home FSBO’ »

One of the most difficult aspects of selling your own home is attracting qualified and interested buyers. Obviously you have to do the basics, such as putting an attractive sign in your yard. But there are many other, more creative marketing moves you can make as well.

Advertise your home online. Statistics indicate that over 80% of buyers are starting their search online. Our research confirms that these buyers are among the most sophisticated, well-educated and affluent individuals, and are particularly accustomed to using the WEB to begin their research on many topics. Another great idea is to use call capture or text capture signs. These are great ways to give prospective buyers the information they want when they want it. Continue reading ‘The Keys to FSBO Marketing’ »