For Sale By Owner Wichita-Is the MLS the "magic" pill?

For Sale By Owner Wichita-Is the MLS the "magic" pill?

Some Wichita homesellers have considered trying a For Sale by Owner route to get there home Sold.   There is the perception that a Wichita Realtor is just going to put a sign in the yard, put the home in the MLS and then you won't ever hear from them-and let's face it, there are some inexperienced Agents out there who may do just that and heck, can't you do that yourself just as easily these days?   

Well, the answer is yes, if you choose the For Sale by Owner route in Wichita-you can do that.    For a minimum investment and a lot of your personal time, you can put a sign in the yard, pay a fee to list it in the MLS and wait for a Buyer.  However, the MLS is just one tool an experienced Realtor would use to get your Wichita home Sold and knowing how to maximize it's power is crucial.   There are many other marketing tools a Realtor will use to sell your home, along with negotiating skills and prequalifying potential Buyers.   If you are still thinking of trying a For Sale by Owner in Wichita;  

Consider this...

So far in 2008 there were 2162 homes that were listed in the Wichita MLS that DID NOT SELL before the Listing Agreement Expired.   

Obviously just listing a home in the MLS, is not the "Magic" pill for a For Sale by Owner home.   Knowing the market, how to price a home, stage a home, negotiate the contract all contribute to getting you the most money for your Wichita home in the shortest amount of time.    Hiring the RIGHT  Wichita Realtor saves you time, money and heartache.

If you would like more information on For Sale By Owners in Wichita, visit my website at www.mywichitahome.com and click on the "For Sale by Owner" link on the left hand side.