A home warranty is a great idea. A home warranty is becoming a more important incentive to prospective home buyers. These warranties are purchased by you, the seller, at the close of your property. A basic package is usually below $500 and guarantees many of your home’s features for a year. These could include major appliances, electrical, plumbing, and heating and air systems, among other things. Make sure you research and understand what you’re getting, because there are all sorts of home warranty packages available. Having the one you’ve chosen on hand while showing your property can put your potential buyers at ease. STEP 2: MARKETING YOUR HOME Marketing isn’t easy, and it isn’t necessarily cheap. You probably chose to sell FSBO to save yourself money, so you’re going to want to strongly consider your marketing strategy. There are all kinds of tools at your disposal, from the traditional signage to information packets to internet listings. Set a budget for your marketing, and stick to it. This is where a real estate agent comes in handy. You might be very surprised at howmuch time, money, and effort it takes to make effective marketing happen.
FSBOMETHODSUSEDTOMARKETHOMES 33% Yard sign 21% Friends, relatives, or neighbors 21% Open house 13% MLS 10% Online classified ads 7% FSBO websites 9% Social networking sites 3% Print newspaper ads 2% Direct mail (flyers, postcards, etc.) 1% Video Source: National Association of Realtors®
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