4. FSBOing Has Become More And More Difficult
The paperwork involved in selling and buying a home has increased dramatically as industry disclosures
and regulations have become mandatory. This is one of the reasons that the percentage of people
FSBOing has dropped from 19% to 8% over the last 20+ years.
5. You Net More Money When Using An Agent
Many homeowners believe that they will save the real estate commission by selling on their own.
Realize that the main reason buyers look at FSBOs is because they also believe they can save the real
estate agent’s commission. The seller and buyer can’t both save the commission.
Studies have shown that the typical house sold by the homeowner sells for $210,000 while the typical
house sold by an agent sells for $249,000. This doesn’t mean that an agent can get $39,000 more for
your home as studies have shown that people are more likely to FSBO in markets with lower price
points. However, it does show that selling on your own might not make sense.
Bottom Line
Before you decide to take on the challenges of selling your house on your own, let’s get together and
discuss your needs.
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