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To be or not to be a FOR SALE BY OWNER.......must read! Part 1....

By
Real Estate Agent with Realty Executives Premier

 

Dear Silver Spring Homeowner,

Just because you can, DOESN'T mean you should.

Sincerely,

Stanley Barsch

P.S.  Here is why:

  • It's a decision you have to make --- to work with a REALTOR® or not
  • It's a choice you have to live with --- to deal with one professional, or many many many buyers
  • It's a lifestyle --- you will have to show your home EVERY SINGLE TIME, and see EVERY SINGLE PERSON
  • It's availability --- you have to answer the calls, and explain the story to every caller...serious or not
  • It's a business --- you need to trust your abilities to do the job THIS ONE TIME, that we've done hundreds more
  • It's wild --- you will have more respect for what I do as a REALTOR® once you endured the pain
  • It's a risk ---- hopefully you have of ALL the disclosures you have to make, whether or not you're aware of it
  • It's a liability ---  yes, and lord knows there are A LOT Of it.....that's 10 more posts
  • It's a time thing --- Time is of the essence, deadlines, notices
  • It's consuming --- inquiries, showings, offers, contracts, disclosures, follow-ups, inspections, loans
  • It's fun --- if you've done it hundreds of times
  • It's not so fun --- if this is your first time......sorta like flying a plane for the first time with no co-pilot
  • It's amazing --- you'll have so many war stories to tell


It's just not a wise choice, here are some questions to ask yourself...

  1. Would you do your own root canal?
  2. Would you do brain surgery on yourself?
  3. Would you do a transplant on your own organs?
  4. Would you build a dealership, only to get a discount on one car?
  5. Would you buy a restaurant, only to save money on one sandwich?
  6. Would you rent a trash truck weekly, only to save money on your pick-up?

I know, I know..............silly Stanley........

Seriously though do you REALLY want to attempt selling the BIGGEST investment YOU made in life, to someone else who is making their biggest investment in life?

What does a REALTOR® do for you?  How can he/she save you money?  Stay tuned to Part 2................

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Steve and Jan Bachman
RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA
Realtors - Northern Virginia

Good points Stanley. I am re-blogging this.

Jan 10, 2011 07:32 AM
Stanley Barsch
Realty Executives Premier - Silver Spring, MD
Realtor, GRI - 240.882.8512

Steve - Thank you for the kind words and re-blogging.

Jan 10, 2011 07:37 AM
Mike Saunders
Retired - Athens, GA

Not to mention that its frustrating, especially when you aren't getting any calls.

Jan 10, 2011 07:44 AM
Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

I find it truly amazing that a seller would be unrepresented in this very important transaction. There's simply too much at stake!

Jan 10, 2011 12:31 PM