AFY Godwin Sekyere - FSBO V2

lead, which is poisonous. Therefore, a seller is supposed to provide full disclosure on the issue of lead paint to avoid potential health problems for the new owner. Another thing that most people forget is to make a register of everybody who has viewed the property with the intention of buying it. Although this is not a legal requirement, it is good to keep a record of the people visiting the property so that it is possible to track people in case there are instances of theft or vandalism. Giving too much information is also discouraged when you are selling your property. Though it might come off as a good way of showing potential buyers how much you have invested in the property, giving too much information might give a potential buyer the wrong message. The buyer might think there is something wrong with the property, or that you are desperate to sell it. Therefore, you should be careful not to hide important information from the buyer—while also taking care not to give away too much information that might scare the buyer away. Another mistake that people who want to sell their houses make is giving a bad price. Someone wanting to sell his house might price the house way too low or way too high. In most cases, people who want to sell their houses often end up selling the houses at lower prices than the real value of the house. most common of them, but be sure that many more problems can arise than can be contained in so few pages. Hopefully the information here can help you through the FSBO process, but if you find it’s not enough, don’t be afraid to find an agent and get the professional help you need to make the most of your home sales experience! • • • At the end of the day, there are a lot of possible pitfalls for the homeowner committed to the FSBO path. This book has made an effort to outline at least the

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