Of course you can sell your home yourself!

The question is should you sell your home yourself.

Studies show that he majority (51%) of people who sell their home themselves do it to save a commission. I can understand that, it sounds reasonable and seems easy enough. 6% or so, seems like a lot of money.

Studies also show that homes sold by the owner sell for 15.4% less than homes sold with the assistance of a Realtor. What happened to the 6% savings?

Why has it has become a loss of 9.4% (15.4%-6%=9.4%).

There are several reasons.

1. Usually people looking at FSBO (For Sale By Owner) homes expect to pay less. They are shopping there because they want to save the 6%. After all, it's the same home, with more work, more risk, less service and more difficult to negotiate. Why should they pay the same price.

2. Owners don't have access to the right marketing tools. They can't use MLS, Realtor.com or most other websites. See how the FSBO websites compare to the Realtor websites below. Also check out the "Why List With Us " page under the Sellers tab.

3. It may be the first or second time an owner ever sold a home. They just don't have the time, experience or the know how.

FSBO transactions have steadily declined over the last 10 years from 18% of sales to just 12%

The majority of FSBO homes are eventually listed with a Realtor. If fact of all homes sold, 5% were previously FSBO homes that didn't sell.

If you are interested in selling you home yourself, in spite of the facts, I hope you beat the odds and can do it. If it doesn't work, I also hope you will call me. I would love to represent you in the sale of your home

Before you do though, give yourself an advantage, watch our For Sale By Owner video in the video tab.

Professional Services for Sellers

The process begins with evaluating your property to make sure it is in the best condition to secure the highest return. Your property must align with the competition and be promoted to the appropriate buyers. Elements of the Selling Process

We will explain:

State agency disclosure

State property condition disclosure

Fair Housing requirements

Federal lead base paint disclosure

Mold issues

Deed and title

Listing agreement

Purchase agreement

Mortgage pay off

Title insurance

Inspections

Appraisals

Home warranties

Closing procedures

Occupancy issues

Negotiate Offers
We will:

Work to obtain the most favorable
price and terms

Work to obtain sale of greatest
convenience

Screen buyers’ qualifications

Present offers

Review offers

Discuss options

Prepare and deliver counter offers

Manage Sale
We will:

Refer you to a title and insurance
professional

Follow-up on financing and appraisal

Coordinate inspections

Manage contingency removal

Coordinate the title search

Coordinate home owners insurance

Arrange an owners title policy

Schedule closing, review settlement
documents and attend closing

Provide you with post closing follow-up

Marketing Your Home

We will:

Evaluate home for marketability

Provide market research

Provide a dynamic marketing plan

Refer you to a relocation expert if moving from the area

Perform follow-up and prospecting activities to maximize sales

Establish good coop relations

Provide showing feedback

Provide market activity and market trend updates

Evaluate competitive position, recommend solutions to objections

Develop a competitive pricing strategy