For Sale By Owner, is possible.
Increase your odds of success, here.
FSBO | “fizz-boh”
Do’s
At the heart of each For Sale By Owner is a “roll up my sleeves” attitude and an “I can do this” spirit. These traits should be encouraged and this site is here to be a source of help.
Don’ts
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When people come to see your home give them space. Hovering and excessive talking can easily deter potential buyers.
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Pride of ownership is quickly experienced from the moment people see the exterior and begin their tour of your home. Neglected repairs are stumbling blocks for anyone who wants a move-in ready home. Instead of seeing their life in the home, they see all the work that needs to be done.
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One of the easiest and affordable preparations is cleaning. Clean counters, faucets, windows, refrigerators, ovens. Anytime someone opens a dirty refrigerator there will always be a negative thought that creeps into the potential buyers mind.
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Even though you are a For Sale By Owner it doesn’t mean that you should do everything on your own. Include family, friends, neighbors, and the appropriate professionals when needed.
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For Sale By Owner is giant task and each step of the process demands your time, energy, and focus. Make sure that you are ready for journey that you are beginning; clear your schedule so you can make the home available and communicate quickly with prospective buyers.
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Using professional pictures is a key move to make sure your home has a quality first impression.
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The Seller’s Disclosure form is the best place to make sure that any material, adverse issues are recorded.
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Presenting your home as a clean, decluttered space allows for potential buyers to imagine all of their stuff in the home. A full or cluttered home is easy to walk away from because most buyers struggle to see past the mess.
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Homes that spend a long time on the market are most commonly priced incorrectly. The best pricing promotes competition. Elite comparable homes are similar in style and size and it is preferable for “comps” to be nearby.
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It is essential that there be adequate opportunity for potential buyers to walkthrough the home either through showings or open house events.
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A sign in the yard is a solid first step. Next, you should tell friends, families, neighbors that you are selling your home and ask if they know anyone who is looking. After that, use the power of digital marketing and the numerous platforms (craigslist, facebook groups, etc.) to get the word out.