Invisible Home Turn Offs

Ever wondered why some beautiful houses stay on sale for long periods of time even if the properties are in good neighbourhoods and the purchase prices are fairly reasonable? It could be because these homes do not meet the needs of all their potential buyers, or because the buyers are turned off by invisible factors.

Everything A Real Estate Agent Doesn't Want A Self-Seller To Know

One of the biggest mistakes people make when selling for sale by owner (FSBO) is underestimating the home selling process. Everybody knows how the FSBO game gets played: You sign up with a FSBO magazine, you submit a photo of your home, they run your ad in their magazine, give you a yard sign and away you go with whatever ideas you have to self-sell. And for many that’s where the fun stops and the problems begin.

Answering Phoned Inquiries About The Home You Are Selling

As an independent home seller, you may be flooded by a long line of emails and unending phone calls from potential buyers. Answering emails will not pose much of a problem since you have time to compose your thoughts and you can do those at your own convenience. Handling phoned inquiries is another matter altogether.

Tips on Showing Your Home to Potential Buyers

The first is that you should always be ready to show your home to potential buyers. Naturally this does not mean that you should entertain guests who come knocking in the middle of the night. It simply means that you should be flexible with your availability. Always be ready to show off your home and greet your guests with a smile even if your guest comes in 15 minutes early or 15 minutes late.

Selling Your Home - How to Get the Best Selling Price without Spending a Fortune

Although buying a home can be a demanding process, selling a home has its own set of challenges. Sellers must understand from the beginning there is only one chance to make a first impression with each potential home buyer.

Are You Committed to Selling For Sale by Owner?

In today's real estate market, a home-grown website, ad in the local paper and yard sign with directional signs on the corner, are just not enough ...

FSBO vs Realtors

The difference between a five-digit sales commission and a five-digit savings lies in this choice: Realtor or For Sale By Owner? The choice is yours.

Real Estate Forms - Property Disclosure Form

Most US state and real estate laws require that home owners who wish to sell their properties fill up a Property Disclosure Form, which informs potential buyers of material facts about the property that is on sale. What information should be disclosed to the potential buyer?

Closing the Sale When You Sell Your Home Yourself

The decision to sell your home yourself is becoming more and more popular. According to various sources, the percentage of home sales that were completed without a Realtor is in the neighborhood of 14%.

Why FSBO Fails

Why do some home owners fail to sell their property? Are some homeowners better off listing with profesional real estate agents?

Preparing Your Home to Sell: To Fix or Not to Fix

Once you’ve made the decision to sell your home, there are a ton of other decisions that immediately follow. But probably one of the most unpleasant decisions is, what do I have to do to get this place ready to sell?

Selling Your Home on Your Own?

Many people try to sell their own homes without the help of a licensed real estate agent. In time, frustration takes over and they list their home. If you find yourself in this situation, reading the article may help you make the right decision the first time.

Home Selling Tips for Sell-It-Yourself Owners

Home selling tip: Imagine selling your home within two weeks of listing your home, at your asking price -- without paying a commission.