FSBO Jane

Most people are pretty clear on what For Sale by Owner is all about. What they don’t always understand is just how many reasons there are to choose it.

1. FSBO puts you in control.

You make all the decisions: you choose where/how to market your home, you set up showings when you choose to, you plan the open houses at your convenience, and you deal with the buyers directly.

2. No one knows your home like you do.

You’ve lived there, so you know the best selling points better than anyone. You installed the new carpeting or hired a professional landscaper to create the backyard oasis. You were there when the add-on was built. Why trust your home’s showing to an agent who has only recently been introduced to your home and who has many other homes to sell?

3. You save time and money.

Because you aren’t worrying about real estate agent commissions, you don’t need to inflate your asking price to compensate the difference. A competitive price means more buyer interest, which means faster seller time.

4. You save yourself stress.

When your list with a realtor, you have to keep your home looking in showing condition, in case of a showing, which could happen at any time. When you sell FSBO, you eliminate this extra pressure because showings are only happening when you want them to.

5. You are fully qualified.

Trust me. I was a realtor for many, many years. We aren’t doing anything you can’t do, with a little research and effort. The pay-off for a little learning is huge!