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Get the FSBO Facts - Did you know?
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Homes sold with the help of a real estate professional in 2006 sold on average for 32% more than FSBO sales.
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Just 13% of sellers chose the FSBO route in 2007, down 7% from 2006 figures.
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Over half of all FSBOs sold their homes to someone they knew prior to the transaction. |
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Most difficult tasks for FSBO sellers were identified as:
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Getting the right price.
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Understanding paperwork.
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Preparing/fixing up the home for sale.
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Attracting potential buyers.
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Having enough time to devote to all aspects of the sale. |
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A REALTOR® Can Help
Of the sellers that chose to use the services of a REALTOR®, 64% reported they would definitely use or recommend the agent again and another 19% would probably do the same. Sellers Rely on REALTORS® to:
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Help sell the home within specific timeframe.
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Help find a buyer for home.
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Help seller market home to potential buyers.
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Help price home competitively.
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Help seller find ways to fix up home to sell it for more.
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Help with negotiation and dealing with buyers.
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Help with paperwork/inspections/preparing for settlement.
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Help see homes available for seller to purchase. |
Learn more by following the links to the right.