Sell Your Home Fast and Without an Agent

Many homeowners attempt to sell their home on their own but fail. Why? Because they lack the knowledge and experience that agents utilize to get a home listed and sold fast.

If you are a homeowner looking to sell your house without an agent, Avoid common issues that most homeowners’ face. Some of these problems result in the loss of thousands of dollars or in a home that fails to sell. The process of selling a home without an agent can be daunting, but if the right approach is taken, you are likely to see your home sold fast and for top dollar! 

FSBO's Think They Will Save Money...do they?

Eight percent of sellers sold their homes without an agent, down from 13% in 2004.  FSBOs were older (median age 54 compared to 48) and had smaller incomes ($30,200 less) than sellers who hired an agent.

Seven of 10 FSBOs said the most important reason they sold their home on their own was to avoid paying a commission.  So how did that work out for them? The median FSBO selling price of $132,800 fell well short of the $160,000 median for agent-assisted sales. Many FSBO sellers apparently weren’t entirely satisfied with the process or outcome. Only 29% said they would sell their home on their own next time. Half were not sure, while 21% said they would use a real estate agent.

These are just a few results from the Texas 2005 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers. Texas REALTORS can download the full report from TexasRealtors.com

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