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The Risky Side of Selling a Home on Your Own
The vast majority of sellers list their home with a real estate agent, but some individuals choose to go through the selling process on their own. Selling a home "For Sale By Owner", while entirely possible, does come with a list of hurdles and some significant risks.
Un-represented sellers are motivated to save the cost of the agent's commission. In many cases, however, selling without assistance can result in a lower closing price that negates such gains. In a survey of more than 7,800 buyers and sellers from around the country, the 2005 National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers showed that the median price for homes sold directly by the owner was 16 percent lower than homes sold with the assistance of a real estate professional.
FSBO vs. Direct SalesIn 2005, only 13 percent of home sellers conducted transactions without the help of a real estate professional. However, of these transactions 39 percent were "closely held", meaning that the two parties knew each other in advance and the home was not fully placed on the open market.
Risks So just what are the potential downfalls of selling your home by yourself?
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