(https://business.time.com/2011/08/17/fsbo-com-founder-sells- condo-using-real-estate-agent/) The National Association of Realtors website states, "Among those who chose the FSBO route, 59 percent knew the buyer who bought their homes and 41 percent did not know the buyer."
Most Important Reasons for Selling Home as FSBO · Did not want to pay commission fee: 41% · Sold it to a relative / friend / neighbor: 30%
· Buyers contacted seller directly: 13% · Did not want to deal with an agent: 5% · Agent was unable to sell home: 3%
· Could not find agent to handle transaction: 2% · Other: 4% (https://www.nar.realtor/working-with- fsbos#section-166160)
The question: Are you ready to handle your own stock market or mutual fund investing? Do you have the expertise necessary, and can you handle the emotional roller- coaster of seeing thousands of dollars of your money come and go? The truth is, without a professional on your side, there’s a good chance you won’t sell. Even if you do, individual sellers often sell for less than those who hire a Realtor. In today’s realty market, the selling and purchasing of a residential property involves many people with different skills and expertise, who participate in the transaction from start to finish. It takes many steps to finalize the sale of your home. For sellers, it can seem overwhelming to know how to anticipate and coordinate every step necessary to prepare your home to show, list, market, and sell. An experienced real estate professional who is knowledgeable in all phases of real estate can
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