"For Sale by Owner" May Not be Your Best Path to Selling Your Home

Selling your home on your own or "For Sale by Owner" or FSBO may seem appealing to some home owners wishing to save money when selling their home and believe me, saving money is one thing I am all about.  Working as a real estate professional on a daily basis I help people sell their homes. Yes I do get financially compensated for my efforts but that is what being a professional means.  Over the years I have assisted "For Sale by Owners" in selling their home when they were unable to reach their goal by going it alone.

Here are a few things to consider before you become your own real estate agent:
Your home is "off the market" anytime you are not home or unable to show your home to potential buyers. This puts your competition at an advantage since buyers can view their homes more easily.

It takes more than a flat fee "MLS" style advertising system. Over 90% of all home buyers search for homes online through various websites before they head out to look at homes and even before they chose a Realtor to help them buy.   I will promote your home for sale in every possible way including print advertising, direct mail advertising, blog advertising, virtual tours and with 24/7 recorded message advertising.

Many real estate agents are unsure if you are

willing to work with them and their buyer so you are missing out on a large portion of the home buyer pool. Most will not knock on your door after they see your yard sign and ask if they can show your home so I suggest you have a "Realtors Welcome" sign. You want Advertising. You Want Exposure. You Want to Be Legally Protected. You Want to Sell Your Home. Don't you?

Do you know your obligations under the law as a home seller?

Top 5 Reactions Buyers Have to FSBO Homes
1- They must owe too much and can't afford a Relator to sell their home.
2- They must want way too much money for their home.
3- There must be something wrong with the house
4- They must not be serious about selling their home
5- How would that work? Do we need a lawyer? Do they use a title company? Can we get title insurance? I have a mortgage, can they sell to me?

You can contact me online anytime for a NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION about selling your home. I will not charge you a fee for the consultation, we are just talking and dressing any questions you may have. I have an obligation to protect the public and I urge you to accept my offer of a 30 minute consultation. 

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written by Michael J. Gallo