According to a National Association of Realtors (NAR) Report, 12% of home sellers sold their home FSBO, while 84% used the help of an agent. Home owners who choose the FSBO route, usually make this decision to save money and to take full advantage of the equity in their home. This is a valid concern, who wouldn't want to save a few bucks if they can.

We are committed to providing valuable information and resources to help homeowners selling For Sale By Owner get a better advantage when selling their home. We feel that our services are worth what we're paid, but we also respect those who would rather save a few bucks by performing these activities on their own. That is why we offer resources like, a FREE Maximum Home Value Audit of your home, 44 Money Making Tips to Prepairing Your Home For Sale, Secrets to Selling Your Home for Top Dollar With or Without an Agent, 10 Costly Home Seller Mistakes, plus much more .

According to a 2006 NAR report, home sellers who use the help of a Realtor make an average of 16% more than the ones that choose to go at it alone. And, since 9 out 10 FSBOs end up listing with a real estate professional, we will provide you with the resources you need to increase those odds. And, if at some point in the future, you decide to use the help of a Realtor, we would love the opportunity to interview for that position.

Here are some important questions you should ask yourself before you start trying to sell your home For Sale By Owner. If you are not able to achieve results on your own, please contact us and we'll be happy to go to work for you.

Preliminary Questions

These questions should be answered first if you want to take this big step and be successful. If the answer to any of these is "No" then you may face challenges and might need to reconsider your options.

· Are you willing to pay the co-op fee to a buyer's broker?

Out of all the reasons listed here, this is probably the most important. Typically, using a Realtor doesn't cost a buyer anything, so most use one without hesitation. If a buyer will need to pay their agent to buy your home, this amount will essentially be added to the cost of your home in their mind, and this generally complicates things. If you wish to make your home available to the most potential buyers, it is important to offer to pay the buyer's broker.

· Are you available during the day to take calls and schedule showings?

Most buyers and real estate agents see homes during the day and on weekends. The process of viewing homes is naturally tedious and tiring and if you're not easily accessible to handle these things, many buyers will not consider your home.

· Will you use a lockbox to allow buyers and other agents to see your home while you are not there?

Sellers who remain in their home while it's being viewed simply cretae tension with potential buyers. Many buyers are not willing to spend much time in these uncomfortable situations, so they don't seriously consider the property. This also creates a smaller window of time in which your home is available, which is very limiting.

· Are you able to verify that the people calling to show your home are legitimate home buyers?

You can verify that someone calling is a licensed South Carolina real estate agent at the South Carolina Real Estate Commission website. Real estate agents, and especially Realtors, are bound by rules, regulations and ethics that ensure they will treat clients, customers, and your home properly.

· Can you afford to wait a few extra months for your house to sell?

Statistics say that people who sell their own homes take longer and sell their homes for 16% less money than those who sell with an agent. This is typically due to the lack of exposure to potential buyers; 84% buyers typically work with agents and search for homes in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) IDX system. When you sell your home on your own and don't have access to MLS IDX, fewer buyers discover your home is for sale.

· Do you have someone who can help with the contracts and the closing?

A Realtor working for a seller organizes the contract process and the closing. This is a major responsibility and the contracts are legally binding, so it's important to have the proper representation. This could include a lawyer or a title representative.

If you can answer YES to most or all of these questions, you are ready to continue. If not, you might want to take a look at the list of services we provide and give us a call for a free consultation.

I wish you the best with the sale of your home, whether you hire us or not. Our goal is to be of service at all times, so if you have any questions, we'd be happy to help without obligations.

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