10/21/2021
For Sale By Owner? Is it better?! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Myth 1: You Will Sell Your Home Faster Than Anyone Else
Fact: Nearly 90% of home buyers use an agent to find property.
In reality, almost 90% of all home buyers use an agent to find their new home. If your home isn’t listed, it is practally invisible to those 90% of buyers. It is dificult to sell your home faster AND for more money by ONLY marketing it to 10% of the active buyers in the market.
Myth 2: You Will Walk Away with More $$$$ in your Pocket
Fact: Homes Listed with Agents sell for 32% more than FSBO Sales
According to studies, agent-assisted home sell for an average of 32% MORE than FSBO sales. Which means when you think you are “saving” 6% on real estate commissions you are actually losing 26%! In addition, a majority of buyers that look at FSBOs are expecting a DISCOUNT on the purchase of a FSBO by the usual commission. Unfortunately both buyer and seller can’t get receive a “Discount” so you will probably have to budge if you want to sell.
Myth 3: You Will Have a Lot Less Hassle
Fact: There is a lot of work involved in the sale of your home!
You are responsible for all of the advertising (including extensive costs), scheduling showings, previewing & qualifying buyers, preparing and showing your property, contacting appraisers, contractors, inspectors, etc. all while protecting your interest in hopes that you understand the terms involved in the trasaction. By employing an experienced REALTOR®, you will eliminate most of the headache involved in selling your home. What will you do with this extra time…we suggest using it to pack 😉