For sale by owner (FSBO)

At face value, the idea of Quad City home owners selling their homes directly to interested buyers has a great appeal.  However, talk to some families that have put their homes for sale by owner and all of a sudden the idea does not seem so attractive.

Three out of every four For Sale By Owner (FSBO) eventually
turn to professionals to sell their homes.

The simple magic of numbers plays on your favor when you turn to a REALTOR® to sell your home.  Thousands of agents will become aware that you are selling your home as soon as it is entered on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service).  You will not have to stay home to show the home.  You will not have to investigate the credit of the buyers.  You will not have to invest a penny on the marketing of your property.

Would you perform surgery without an education or medical license?  Would you build a bridge without an engineering degree? 

May I suggest that you carry on doing what you do best, and allow a REALTOR® to sell your home.

. FOR SALE BY OWNER REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL
Exposure
 One Salesperson – You Entire REALTOR® Network which extends to thousands of members statewide and nationally.
Pricing
 Your pricing is a “guesstimate” Our suggested price is based on accurate market conditions
Offer
 You, as the owner, will more than likely get one offer at a time It is commonplace to get more than one offer, which more often, results in a higher selling price.
Appraisers
 Bank appraisal vs independent fee appraisals.
Do you know the difference?		 REALTORS® have expertise in the area of sales that will be compared to your home.
Net Profit
 Statistically, for sale by owner (FSBO) sellers net 3% - 5% REALTORS® negotiate the highest price for you, even after paying the commission.
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5 Reasons You Need a REALTOR®

A real estate transaction is complicated. In most cases, buying or selling a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page government-mandated settlement statements. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays or costly mistakes.
Selling or buying a home is time consuming. Even in a strong market, homes in our area stay on the market for many days. And it usually takes another 60 days or so for the transaction to close after an offer is accepted.
Real estate has its own language. If you don't know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it's important to work with someone who speaks that language.
REALTORS® have done it before. Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each purchase. And even if you've done it before, laws and regulations change. That's why having an expert on your side is critical.
REALTORS® provide objectivity. Since a home often symbolizes family, rest, and security, not just four walls and roof, homeselling or buying is often a very emotional undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they'll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you keep focused on both the business and emotional issues most important to you.

REALTORS® are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, a trade organization of nearly 1 million members nationwide. REALTORS® subscribe to a stringent code of ethics that helps guarantee the highest level of service and integrity.

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