What To Expect The vast majority of "For Sale By Owner" sellers get frustrated and list within 30 days. Don't give up. Just know what the average market time is. If it is 30, 60, 90 days or more for a listed property it will probably be at least one and a half times that number for an unlisted property. Understand The Buyer's Motivation Try to sell it yourself first and stay the course. Then if you find all that we have said here is true and you decide to list your home consider contacting us.
Over 90% of the calls you get will be from agents fishing for a listing.
If a buyer is motivated to buy and move with-in 60 days they most will likely be using an agent. The "buyers" who call on "FSBO's" will have special needs. For example, their motivation in contacting "For Sale By Owner" sellers might be that they don't want to pay the real estate fees either. Many will ask you if you are negotiable before they even see the home. They often ask if you will carry a contract. A lot are investors trying to get a screaming deal or it could be someone with credit problems. However there are always a few genuine buyers you just need to discover where they are looking, i.e. internet, magazines, newspapers, etc..
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