Flat Fee MLS offers a unique opportunity for property owners that have decided to sell their property For Sale by Owner to take advantage of the considerable exposure that Realtor listed properties enjoy. Read more…

The real estate industry has been revolutionized by the internet where buyers can just sit and click through property listings. As a seller, you need to make sure your listing has photos that show off your home in the best light. Read more…

Showing your home yourself is quite different than having a Realtor do it for you. FSBO's can be a really rewarding experience, however there are not the usual screening processes built into the selling situation that there typically are when dealing with an agent. Read more…

In the world of FSBO home sales there are some distinct things that you should keep in mind. This is a time consuming and complicated process, so planning is of utmost importance. Read more…

When selling your FSBO real estate there are many things you can do just as a real estate broker would to assist the sell of your property. Your home is a product, and the marketing and price will play a large factor in the success of your attempt to sell. Read more…

If you plan on selling your home privately then getting the price right is an essential part of the process. In most parts of the western world the property market is still, largely a buyer's market and if your house is overpriced it just won't sell. You are planning to sell it yourself so you could sell at a lower figure than your neighbors might because you don't have to account for real estate fees. This is your advantage - your house will surely be cheaper than the guy's down the road because you don't have to pay all that commission. This gives you the edge where buyers are concerned. Read more…

You are determined that you are not going to give your hard earned cash to a real estate broker or listings agent - you are going for the do it yourself approach and have already bought yourself a for sale by owner board. Stop! Don't go any further until you have had the place valued and until it is ready to go on the market. You may love your home, love the pictures and things around you. You might not bother about the cat hairs on the carpet, or the doggy smell in the hallway but a buyer will. Read more…

You've decided that the time has come to use your nest egg and you are going to sell up and buy a property in one of the sunshine states. Take early retirement perhaps. You'd like to sell your house as quickly as possible. Perhaps you've decided that the traditional way of selling a property is not for you-what other options are open to you? You could put up a for sale by owner notice outside your house and advertise it in the local paper, or maybe even on local radio if you live in a small town. Read more…

There are some misconceptions that are usually made when selling a home via the FSBO process. One of the major ones is that you will be giving up advertising and marketing ability by not using a realtor. While they may have been true in years past, it is surely not the case anymore. Read more…

Ever considered selling your home without using a real estate agent? It may seem like a huge undertaking but if handled correctly and with the proper guidance, the process can be quite rewarding. If you have any friends that are realtors, try to pick their brains about the kind of things that they do when preparing a home for sale. Read more…