I get asked this question frequently. Usually the reasons people give for wanting to go FSBO (for sale by owner) include: • Wanting to save money on the commission real estate agents charge. • Having a bad experience with a real estate agent in the past. • Never having used an agent before and not knowing why they need one. • Having confidence they can sell it as easily on their own. • Not being in a rush to sell, and figuring they can always hire an agent later if it doesn’t work out.
Some of these reasons are based on good evidence, while others (2 comments)
for sale by owner: Quick Tip on How to sell your home fast!
- 08/03/13 01:32 AM
Hiring the wrong broker There are many ways of finding a good broker. Personal recommendations from friends and colleagues are often the best way to go. If someone outside the real estate business with nothing to gain is bringing up a broker, you can be pretty sure you’re on to a winner. The best brokers — the top 10 percent — do 90 percent of all the business. So don’t get stuck with a lemon. You want someone with enthusiasm and drive, someone who will give you the attention you need and steer you through the whole messy process with courtesy and professionalism. See what (0 comments)