In some cases, people think the best idea may be to sell their home themselves. This is usually not a good option. Here is a list of just some of the basics that as your listing agent I will do. Saving money on real estate commissions can cost you a fortune in lost time and lost money for your home. Here are just a few things to consider:

Some homeowners believe that selling a home without a Realtor is a good way to save a little money.  Although it may seem like a great idea to sell your home yourself, most sellers aren’t aware of the laws, disclosures, and various other requirements necessary to complete a lawful and successful sale transaction.  Here are some questions to assess if selling your own home is right for you:

•         Do you have the time and knowledge it takes to sell your home?

•         Do you know how to determine the fair market value of your home?

•         Do you know where and how to advertise your home effectively for maximum exposure?

•         Do you know how to prepare your home to make it the most appealing to buyers?

•         Do you know how to obtain detailed information buyers will expect to have about this property?

•         Do you know how to determine if a buyer is qualified for financing?

•         Do you know what to ask for as loan qualification verification?

•         Do you have the proper documents to provide to potential buyers to make an offer?

•         Do you have the knowledge to prepare a legal, binding sales contract?

•         How will you handle offers, negotiations, and counter offers with a buyer?

•         Do you know that buyers will expect you to lower your price if there aren’t  Realtors involved?

•         What will you do when you receive an acceptable offer?

•         Are you aware of the escrow and title process?

•         What are the necessary costs associated with selling your home ?

•         Are you ready to devote a fair amount of your free time for showings and open houses?

•         Most buyers expect a substantial discount, since you’re saving on real estate commissions and they will usually offer a much lower price.

Feel free to give me a call for a no-obligation analysis of your home and show you want I do to get homes sold.

Are you thinking about selling your property?   Please fill out my quick real estate sellers request form and tell me about your property. There is no obligation and I'll create and email you a current analysis of what's going on in your neighborhood relating to home sales.

The analysis is just an overview of your area, not taking into consideration the special features of your home. I can then preview your home and make some specific recommendatins on what you should do to get your home sold in the fastest time frame and for the highest amount of money.

Then you can decide if listing with me is in your best interest. I look forward to talking with you further.