top of page

WHY "FOR SALE BY OWNER" DOES NOT  WORK!

"FOR SALE BY OWNER" is rarely successful. There are many drawbacks to selling your house without the assistance of a Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent:



  • PRICING

  • MARKETING

  • QUALIFYING POTENTIAL BUYERS

  • NEGOTIATING OFFERS / ​CONTRACTS

  • LAWS

  • TIME

PRICING: Houses that are priced right...SELL! The Realtor difference is that the professional has the information to help you secure a NET GAIN! (what similar homes in your neighborhood recently sold for?, local price trends, appraisals, etc.) Realtors price homes at fair market value. ​

MARKETING is costly. FSBO (for sale by owner) tend to advertise LESS due to the price of ads. Realtors are able to add your property to the MLS (multiple listing service). Whats more, a full 82% of all real estate transactions are the result of agent outreach through previous clients, referrals, friends or other contacts. **

QUALIFYING BUYERS is essential to the success of the sale of real estate. There are many "pre-quals" that are not worth the paper they are printed on. Pre-quals that are based solely on credit score and salary are NOT IRON CLAD. Several items are crucial to screening buyers: tax returns, proof of funds, proof of loan eligibility, w2 forms, credit reports.  Also, a Real Estate professional is able to determine which buyers are serious.

NEGOTIATING OFFERS: H​ow to select the best situation? More money down at closing.

CONTRACTS: A contract worded incorrectly or missing key information can be costly. A Licensed Agent can help you find a great attorney to handle legal jargon. 

LAWS: Did you know there are laws in place to govern real estate transactions? INCLUDING for sale by owner properties? Don't let saving 6 - 7% cost you $60,000 in possible legal fees. Hiring a realtor is for your protection.

TIME: Save time, Hire a Real Estate agent if you are buying or selling a home. There is more to this process than putting a sign in the yard and ad in the local newspaper!
bottom of page