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5 Common Misconceptions about For-Sale-by-Owner (FSBO)

Should We Try to Sell Our House Without a Real Estate Agent?

MYTH #1. Lots of people sell their home without using a Realtor.

TRUTH. 95% of home sellers sold their home with the assistance of a Real Estate Agent. Of the remaining 5% of homes, 3% of FSBO’s are never sold. This leaves you a 2% chance of selling your home to a buyer generated from your advertising.

 

MYTH #2. It’s easy to sell your home, if you can sell a car you can sell anything.

TRUTH. It is not easy. 90% of people who try selling their home by owner end up hiring a Real Estate Agent.

 

MYTH #3. I’ll save a lot of money selling my home privately.

TRUTH. In many cases a Real Estate Agent can get more money for your home then if you sell it privately. 92% of home buyers use a Real Estate Agent. We know how to highlight your homes qualities, and sell professionally to buyers. We work for YOU.

 

 MYTH #4. My home will sell quickly.

TRUTH. FSBO websites suggest you plan for 3-4 months of marketing. We know how and where to advertise your home, giving your home more exposure to buyers. A home listed with a Real Estate Agent on average sells within 8 weeks.

 

 MYTH #5. All I need is a Lawyer.

TRUTH. For any home sale you need a Lawyer, but your Real Estate Agent has the knowledge needed to fill out all the necessary forms and contracts, how to pre-qualify buyers, and to provide mortgage, title and home inspection information to the buyer.

No wonder 95% of homes are sold through Real Estate Agents!

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