As with anything, there are good and bad points to trying to sell your home For Sale By Owner

The Good Points:

-Save money on real estate commission

-Advertise where and when you want to

-The control of being present when people are viewing your property

-Person to person contact with the buyer and or their agent

-Describe and photograph display the property the way YOU think it should be done

Some Bad Points:

-Time is money, so you may not save a lot if you don't know how to carry out the transaction

-You don't have MLS exposure in your area

-Lesser degree of control as to the amount of qualified buyers viewing your property

-Not having an agent as a "buffer" during negotiations

-If you are not good at describing and photo exposing the property, you may miss the professional touch

Of course these pros and cons are just the tip of the iceburg, but they are points to consider while considering listing your home For Sale By Owner in this market.

For many, the bottom line will be, "How can I get a bigger check at the closing table?" and the answer may be:

www.FSBOpenHouse.com combined with the educated background you've given yourself, research and resources that will help you optimize your home's exposure in today's unique market. Good Luck and SELL THAT HOUSE!!!