During challenging times, like what we face today, it becomes critically important to have an expert you trust help you navigate selling the biggest investment of your life: your house. These are just 5 of the most common reasons you shouldn’t sell your home yourself.
• Your House Will Sell for More
Many homeowners believe they’ll save money selling on their own because they won’t have to pay the real estate commission. But remember, the main reason seasoned investors look at FSBOs is because these properties get less traffic, a lower sale price, and sellers who tend to be amateur negotiators.
• Your Potential Purchasers Aren’t Pre-Vetted
Real estate professionals are trained to ask the appropriate questions when pre-vetting potential buyers. It’s their superpower. On the other hand, it’s almost impossible for an FSBO to know if the potential buyers can actually afford to buy the house.
• There Are Too Many Negotiations
So many negotiations. The buyer who wants the best possible deal, the inspection company who finds oh so many things wrong, the appraiser who questions the value. These are just a few of the people you’ll need to negotiate with for every accepted offer you get.
• FSBOing Has Become More Difficult
While the documentation involved in the selling process has increased dramatically as more and more disclosures and regulations have become mandatory in an ever-changing market, it’s still exceptionally hard for an FSBO to know and understand if they’ve put themselves in legal jeopardy or not.
• Your Safety Is a Priority
From regulating the number of people in your home at one time to ensuring viewers don’t go anywhere they shouldn’t, real estate professionals are equipped to follow the latest industry standards and safety protocols.
What You Need to Know
Before you decide to take on the challenge of selling your house alone, reach out to a
local real estate professional and find out how by using them they will still net you the same amount of money