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If the idea of hiring a real estate agent to sell your property rubs you’re the wrong way, you should know that you have the ability to sell your home on your own. However, prior to committing yourself to the process, you should factor in all the necessary steps involved. In this article, we will outline the process and provide tips to help get you started.

Step 1 – To start, you should figure out whether it makes financial sense to burden yourself with the expense and time necessary to sell your home on your own. For a rough estimate, on a home that sells for $100,000, the savings will generally amount to between $3,000 and $5,000, assuming the person purchasing the property uses an agent. In cases where neither party uses an agent, you can expect to save anywhere between 6 and 7 thousand per $100,000. While this is quite a number, be aware that you will be incurring various marketing expenses due advertising and promotion required to get the word out.

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Choosing to list a home independently rather than using a realtor can save thousands of dollars. However, failure to properly advertise a home that is listed as “For Sale by Owner,” or FSBO, can cause the home to remain on the market and not sell. FSBO homes are actively competing with homes listed by real estate agents who spend a great deal of money and time actively marketing their more popular listings. As a result these listings are prominently displayed and highly visible to potential buyers. FSBO homes can be effectively sold when effectively advertised and displayed.

Since many sellers choosing to list their home FSBO have little to no advertising experience, many websites have been created to guide homeowners through the “For Sale by Owner” process. These sites do cost money, however the expense is generally thousands less than a seller would pay to list their home through an agent.

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