Is FSBO Right for You?

Selling your home yourself ("For Sale by Owner" or "FSBO") is absolutely right for you if:

- You know it takes more than a lawn sign to sell your home.
- You want or need to save the real estate commission.
- You would like to have the most control over the sale process.
- You have more knowledge of your home than any agent.
- You know that with a little help from able partners, you can make the sale!

Take this QUICK quiz to see if you're ready.

1. I understand that I need to spend some of my own time marketing and selling my home in order to save the commission.

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2. In order to sell my home, I' m prepared to market my house to as many people as possible.

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3. I can gather information about local schools, taxes, and other attractions and can talk knowledgeably with buyers about them.

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4. I can gather statistics about my house such as square footage, lot size, the number of bedrooms and baths, in order to help set the right price for my home.

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5. I am willing to take a hard look at my home and consider ways to make it more appealing to buyers.

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6. I can be an effective negotiator and can remain calm and comfortable while discussing my home's appeal and value with others.

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7. I already have a reliable real estate attorney to represent me in the sale of my home.

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8. My schedule allows me or someone in my household to set aside a few hours each week to be available to show my home to potential buyers or hold an open house.

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