FSBO Guide - Authorify

It doesn’t matter whether the decision was good or bad. I’ve seen buyers get buyer’s remorse even when they were practically stealing a home. The very act of making a large financial commitment can be daunting for otherwise practical individuals. Sometimes it goes so far that they actually change their minds. If the seller has a signed contract when the buyer tries to back out, then the seller can hold their feet to the fire. If not, the buyer walks away and the owner has to sell the house all over again. This doesn’t mean that someone can’t sell their house themselves. They probably could, eventually. But unless you have sold a lot of homes yourself, you probably are not going to be as successful and efficient as a professional would be. ● Reason #3: A good real estate agent can save 80–100 hours of the seller’s time. Realtors® save homeowners time because they are equipped to handle all the tedious tasks. They are experts at financing, home inspections, surveys, title work, appraisals, negotiations, and so much more. It is estimated that Realtors® do 189–213 different tasks in the process of selling a home. It’s better for someone else to do that instead of the seller. ● Reason #4: They solve problems. Problem-solving is the most important part of an agent’s job. After all, selling a home is complicated and there are multiple things that can go wrong throughout the process. A Realtor® is an expert at handling these upsets and is motivated to make sure sellers are successful in their sales. Key Takeaways 1. The average home sold by a Realtor® sells for $46,000 more than the average FSBO home. 2. Realtors® tend to get buyers under contract quickly, which helps protect sellers against buyer’s remorse. 3. A good Realtor® can save 80–100 hours of the seller’s time. 4. Selling a home is complicated and often requires the problem-solving expertise of a professional agent.