There are things you should consider before putting your house up for sale by owner (FSBO).
Selling your own home is tougher today than it’s ever been. Informed savvy buyers, a wide spectrum of inventory to choose from, and you have to be in front of the buyers in ways that often mean big headaches for homeowners.
The truth is, the primary reason for most people to sell by owner is that they want more money in their pocket. That is actually not regularly the case. Statistics show that homes sold with an agent sell for higher prices with less deal breaking terms than their FSBO counterparts.
The three biggest reasons homes sell for higher prices and better terms with an agent are: