The Truth Behind FOR-SALE-BY-OWNER!

[Alliee]

A For Sale By Owner, a home that is being sold directly by the seller, without a listing agent. The benefit to the seller is that he is not paying a commission on the sale of his home, saving him between 3 and 6 percent of the final agreed-upon selling price. However, this means that the seller is responsible for all of the detailed work involved in the sale of his home.

[Moses Opondo]

SOME REASONS WHY REALTORS® SUCCEED WHERE FSBOs FAIL:


REALTORS® have better marketing tools and resources
REALTORS® know how to price properties to sell
REALTORS® are always up-to-date on the latest trends and market conditions
REALTORS® get maximum exposure for properties by using their professional networks


What many sellers don’t know is that REALTORS® market properties to other real estate professionals as well as to the general public, thus reaching the maximum number of possible buyers. This is something that’s next to impossible for a FSBO seller to achieve.

Well Said.

[TJay]

The professionals have the resources to really market a property, they also deal with the buyers and handle all the negotiating. Most people aren't trained at this and towards the end of the process when things can sometimes get a bit stressful, they're there to deal with it all. It's also good to know you have a legal backup if needed. There are other ways to save money.

[Durwin65]

Of course it happening sometimes but if the agents are honest then why people try to sell there property themselves. Sometime, a person need money for any emergency then agents try to sale or buy it in very low price. I think, to avoid these type of situations.

[alastair602]

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