buying a home, trust is of paramount importance. Sometimes out of fear of getting scammed, sometimes just because they think it will offer a smoother bureaucratic process, buyers usually prefer to work with real estate agents. The professionalism and experience of a high-performing agent inspires confidence in buyers that they’ll be able to sail effortlessly through the sea of paperwork that comes with the real estate market. This puts FSBO homes at a clear disadvantage, no matter how you look at it. As the cliché goes, after all, it is a buyers’ world out there.
What does all this boil down to?
At the end of the day, with all factors considered, FSBO can be a great strategy—but only for good negotiators who have great real estate trading skills and a lot of market knowledge, are in no hurry to complete the sale, and are willing to dedicate a considerable amount of time and work to the process. Selling a home FSBO represents a huge responsibility for the owner. Having control of everything also puts all the decisions and all of their consequences on the owner’s shoulders. However, if you feel up to the challenge and are in search of an adventurous new experience, selling your own house is definitely the way to go. On the other hand, if you find yourself busy, have no time to put in the required research, or cannot afford to take the
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