Thinking of Selling Your House Yourself?

(To find out what your house should sell for, go to our Des Moines Home Appraisal webpage.)

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Do you have the time & the energy to do it yourself?
• Do you know where to find information on needed paperwork to complete a sales contract?
• Do you have enough contacts and the right contacts to get the job done?
• Will your results come out as good or better than if you had hired a professional Real Estate agent?
• Will the home-selling process go smoother if you hire a professional?
• Would you have sold your home for more if you had hired a professional?
• Do you have access to thousands of buyers?

Experts say nearly 15% of homeowners first try to save an agent's commission by trying to sell their homes For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Many of these sellers invest their time and money in the FSBO process, only to turn to a professional real estate agent for help in selling their home. Many times, this happens after months of frustration and unsuccessfulness in doing it themselves.

According to studies cited by real estate specialists, Realtor assisted sales usually put more money in the pocket of a seller than does a FSBO transaction.

How much more?  On average, a seller will net 2-3% more per transaction AFTER paying a real estate commission! 

One of the biggest reasons for this difference is the way homebuyers view a FSBO transaction. Many buyers view FSBOs as a way to "get a deal". Some buyers automatically deduct a sales commission off the asking price of the home as a way to determine where to start sales negotiations. The old saying, "both sides cannot save the same fee," comes forth in this situation.

There are other major emotional and financial reasons to consider before deciding to sell FSBO. As a FSBO seller, you must first try to decide on an asking price for your home. You cannot rely upon what your neighbors say they sold their home for. More than likely "a price they liked" may not be market value, or the price they were asking for.  A real estate professional like myself can give you competitive pricing and marketing strategies that will give you market value for your home.  To find out the value of your home, go to our Des Moines Home Appraisal webpage.

So...

Can you sell your house on your own?  It's possible.  In fact, I have a Special Report that can help you do so.  To read it, go to our Iowa FSBO webpage.

BUT...

Remember, on average, a seller will net 2 to 3% more per transaction AFTER paying the real estate fee.  That means even though you are paying a fee to get it sold, you will usually end up with more money in your pocket!

Bottom line:

(1) More money in your pocket. 

(2) I take care of the transaction for you, from finding the buyer to the closing paperwork.

To find out what your house should sell for, go to our Des Moines Home Appraisal webpage.