pictures, or classified advertisements can become costly as well (anywhere between $50-$2,000 on average, depending on which methods are chosen).
Home Inspection
Requesting a professional home inspection is strongly recommended for many FSBO sellers. Most buyers will hire a professional inspector to find any flaws or deficiencies in the house they are considering purchasing. A seller is held liable for any deficiencies in the house that they know about, or that they reasonably should know about. Having a home inspection done on their terms gives the seller guidance on what a buyer will find in the house, and offers the seller a chance to repair any deficiencies before listing the house for sale ($200-$500).
Surveying the Property
Having the property surveyed is important in order to define the exact scope of the property being sold. Usually, you can find this information in a local tax office and, for a small fee, you can get a copy of the official documentation of the property’s boundaries ($15-$200 or more).
Open Houses
Most real estate agents will hold at least one open house, but you’ll need to prepare your house and advertise for your open house on your own ($100).
Other costs
There are a lot of other possible costs involved, including (but not limited to) the following: staging your house to impress buyers,
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