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FSBO...Be bold and take the step forward

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Broker License #185938

As I drive through neighborhoods in my area, I have the desire to stop at every FSBO I see.  That is not humanly possible, so what's stopping me from calling on them from time to time.  So I did just that.  When I returned to the office, I called seller and was stunned by the response.  The owner was nice and gave me the spill why he had not listed with an agent.  After listening, I said to him, "is it what you are looking to net, is that correct?"  Of course, the answer was yes.  I asked seller what was the asking price for house.  I said to him, because I know the area and was confident that his house would sell for that amount.  I now have an interview to go over a CMA with the owner.  I believe that I have the listing.  Oh! One other thing that the seller likes, is the abilty to terminate the contract at anytime.  I told him that our company allows that in our contracts.

Anonymous
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Dec 14, 2007 07:48 AM
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Darleen McCullen
Raleigh, NC
Broker - Raleigh, NC Real Estate
Gail ~ Best wishes on obtaining the listing! Congrats on having the courage to pick up the 800 pound telephone and call the unrepresented seller!
Dec 19, 2007 02:00 PM