Triad Area\u00a0<\/b><\/span>for Sale by Owner: the Top 5 Challenges<\/p>\n

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When you determine to sell your house, one of the first choices that comes up is tactical: do you try to sell it yourself as a Triad\u00a0<\/span>\u201cFor Sale by Owner\u201d property\u2014or do you enlist a real estate agent? Since your object is to maximize your profit, you might think that most thrift-minded home owners would decide to eliminate the agent\u2019s commission and do the work themselves. But that\u2019s not the case.<\/p>\n

The majority of sellers ultimately team up with a Triad area\u00a0<\/span>real estate agent. Sometimes they go the For Sale by Owner route first, but after testing that method, change courses. The statistics show that the selling price of Realtor^{\u00ae<\/sup>-assisted home sales is higher (a $40,000 difference, according to the latest study) which certainly would explain part of the reason. But other factors come into play, too:<\/p>\n}

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1. Pricing: \u00a0 <\/b>If you aren\u2019t immersed in Triad\u2019s real estate business five to seven days a week, there\u2019s no way you can have the intimate knowledge about the current market that comes with daily work in the field. A real estate agent comes armed with extensive knowledge of the local market and all the changes that have brought it about. It\u2019s extremely important to price your home correctly to sell it on the first go-round. It\u2019s a demonstrated fact that the longer a home sits on the market, the lower its final sale price.<\/li>\n
2. Time and Energy: \u00a0 <\/b>A Triad area\u00a0<\/span>For Sale by Owner sign in the front yard means you are in charge, 24\/7! That\u2019s despite any other demands on your time\u2014for example, your job! One of the benefits of using a real estate pro is that selling your property is our singular focus: our<\/i> job! It means marketing, networking, working with buyers. Doing whatever it takes to get your house sold is our first priority. Lacking the same kind of time and resources, a For Sale by Owner seller is at a clear disadvantage in the competition to sell houses. It\u2019s a marketplace where one missed buyer can mean the difference between a listing that turns into a sale\u2026and a listing that turns stale.<\/li>\n
3. Objectivity: \u00a0 <\/b>The house is yours: you designed or decorated it; you\u2019ve fixed and painted and mowed and swept it. If you took your work seriously, you feel at least some pride in how it\u2019s presented. Unfortunately, that\u2019s a problem. Lacking objectivity in the sales milieu can be one of the biggest hindrances to actually selling your house. It makes it hard for you to negotiate\u2014to see and acknowledge the flaws a buyer sees. And it can make buyers wary of even wanting to negotiate with you in the first place. Either factor can prove costly. Separating owner from sales agent opens communication. It\u2019s a relief for everyone!<\/li>\n
4. Paperwork: \u00a0 <\/b>This is the most obvious point. If you choose to wade into the paperwork\/deadline process yourself, you\u2019d be wise to count on needing a bit of extra attention from a good real estate attorney\u2014if only to avoid potential litigation down the line.<\/li>\n
5. Security: \u00a0 <\/b>It\u2019s unfortunate, but putting your house up For Sale by Owner in the Triad surrounding area\u00a0<\/span>(or anywhere) can make you a target. Less-than-honest folks are out there\u2014creeps who may specialize in sellers who might not follow the proper measures for letting people into their homes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   If you are looking into selling your own home this summer, I\u2019d like to offer you a complimentary property evaluation. Whether or not you decide to go the For Sale by Owner route, it\u2019s sure to be well worth discussing what to expect from today\u2019s market! \u00a0Contact me today for assistance, guidance and direction for your real estate needs.<\/p>\n

   Jackie Jackson, Broker\/Agent Keller Williams Realty<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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