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Why don't I just sell it myself?

Every penny counts. Especially in today's market. That is why homeowners think that selling their home themselves would be a great idea. A real cost saver. After all, it only takes a For Sale sign from the local dollar store.

What more is there? After all, I am the homeowner. I know my house better than anyone. And I am prepared to do whatever it takes.

I am ready to sit home 24/7 to let strangers tour my home
I am willing to spend $$$$ on advertising in the local papers & buying a website
I am a trained negotiator - skilled in real estate transactions
I know all the forms necessary and won't have to worry about errors later on

Come to think of it. I'd rather hire Your Texas Connection to work FOR me. Let them have the worries and the costs involved. My time is worth more to me than taking this venture on!

Posted by Susan Brown on 07/16/2008 12:32 PM

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6 Comments on Why don't I just sell it myself?

Hi Susan - Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! Be sure to spend some time looking around at how and what others are blogging here - it is a great education and lots of fun. Looks like you're off to a great start...keep it up!

07/16/2008 02:05 PM

by Greg Steffens (Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty)

Welcome to ActiveRain!

If you would like a few tips on getting the most out of ActiveRain, please visit my blog Welcome to Active Rain. It has a few simple steps of what to do now that you have joined.

If you ever have any questions, just let me know.

Troy Trumm

07/16/2008 02:48 PM

by Omaha Real Estate Troy Trumm - The Trumm Team (Alliance Real Estate)

Hello Susan,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!

-Keith

07/16/2008 09:59 PM

by Keith Elliott Jr -"Prince William County Real Estate Expert" (RE/MAX Olympic Realty)

I saw you had just started your blog and I wanted to welcome you to Active Rain! This is a great community for sharing and learning. Just watch out - it's addictive!

07/16/2008 10:20 PM

by Bill Kennedy - Greenville SC Realtor (Keller Williams Realty Greenville Central)

Welcome to ActiveRain, Susan, from a fellow KW agent in Las Vegas! One of the challenges that agents face in the online world is that information is so easily available, which makes it seem (on the surface) that selling a home can be quite easy. But it's knowledge applied, along with skill, experience and resources, that gets transactions closed. Agents who can demonstrate that will continue to succeed in any market.

07/16/2008 11:51 PM

by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Welcome to Active Rain! For some tips on how to get started here, check out my blog entry at ActiveRain Fast-Start Tips for Quick and Easy Points
Happy blogging and good luck!

07/17/2008 12:26 AM

by Benjamin Clark - Exclusive BUYER'S AGENT - Salt Lake City, Utah (Homebuyer Representation, Inc.)

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