With all of the gimmicks out there for home sellers – and so many online promises being made – it can be very hard to determine what the truth is. A recent study that compared sales prices for traditional MLS sales vs. FSBO (For Sale By Owner) sales showed:
- For Sale By Owner sales tend to be less than those of traditional MLS sales with a Realtor
- Additionally – in many cases below the average differential represented by the prevailing commission rate
- According to the study – “a FSBO sale, on average, nets nearly a 6 percent lower price than an MLS sale for a similar property.” So – nothing gained – time lost – and professional representation would have likely ended in a better result.
- Want to read the full article and see the study? Click here!
Beyond the numbers – today’s real estate transaction has become very complicated. From lending and property disclosure requirements to contract and amendment awareness to liability and lack of errors and omissions insurance to inspection and title issues.
Curious about whether it makes sense to sell your house yourself or hire a professional? Call me! I will gladly sit down with you, take a look a your situation and needs with you, review your pricing expectations and determine whether I can bring you that result or if it makes more sense for you to move forward unrepresented. I’m not going to tell you not to do it – I’ll just present the information so that you can make the right choice. There’s never a cost to you for this and it will help you make the best decision possible.
Your house is usually your biggest asset – shouldn’t you treat it as such?
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