FSBO Listings... Are They Right for You?

Selling your home yourself can seem an attractive proposition but are FSBO listings ("for sale by owner" listings) the right choice for you?

Pros and Cons of "For Sale by Owner" Listings

Some of the advantages of setting up a "for sale by owner" house sale include the huge savings you can make on agency fees.

Many traditional real estate agents charge a high percentage of the sales price and some homeowners have found themselves out of pocket because of it.

You can go with a flat fee real estate agent or realtor. That means that when you achieve the selling price agreed in the listing or adjusted thereafter, that's when you pay the flat fee to the estate agent.

But are there any other advantages of FSBO Listings?

The cost savings is the main advantage but a potential disadvantage is that you also lose out on some of the key services that independent estate agents provide.

• If you sell your home yourself, you are responsible for advertising and promotion and for preparing your home for sale.
• You will need to keep abreast of the sales timetable and all the paperwork that you need to fill out.

Unless you have a lot of experience in selling homes then this can be a daunting prospect.

• Not only do you have to think about doing any necessary repairs, but you must also consider your direct involvement as the seller.

Normally a real estate agent would facilitate this for you, by bringing buyers and sellers together in forming an agreement.

A Cost Effective Alternative...

Instead of going the FSBO listings route consider using an independent, flat-fee realtor who will help you prepare your home for sale and will make sure that you follow all the procedures necessary to comply with your legal requirements.

How a Flat Fee Realtor Can Help

Flat fee realtors generally have low operating costs and usually don't pay franchisors either, this way they can pass on these savings through their attractive and low flat fee offered. This gives you the best of both worlds. Your house sale costs will not spiral out of control but you will also get the help you need to achieve the best sales price for your property.

If you are an experienced home seller with FSBO listings, you may feel that negotiating directly with buyers works well for you. Only you can decide what type of sale is the best option for selling your home.

However, you may be pleasantly surprised with how experience and specialized skills in property sales can be delivered by a flat fee realtor so economically, or, even if it is the first time you are selling a home, then consider a flat fee realtor as a great option instead.

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