Selling a Home Privately?

Avoid the 14 biggest mistakes.

Selling a home privately? Avoid the 14 biggest mistakes others make when they put out the “For Sale by Owner” sign:




1.    They overprice their home.

2.    They don’t clear out the clutter.

3.    They don’t know how to present a really meticulous home.

4.    They show a home that looks too lived-in.

5.    They don’t work with a lawyer before listing the home.

6.    They don't know how to advertise properly.

7.    They waste their advertising budget.

8.    Their Open House falls flat.

9.    They let strangers in their home without proper screening.

10.    They confuse fixtures with chattels. One stays, one goes.

11.    They don't get their home independently appraised.

12.    They don’t get a home inspection before listing their property.

13.    They sell for less because of weak negotiating skills.

14.    They don’t know the real estate terms and legal lingo.

If you are selling your home privately, click on any of the points above and find the solution to that particular problem. This site is here to help you sell your home efficiently and in a professional manner.




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FSBO Documents & Forms   

Most real estate legal documents vary from state to state. Find out which documents you will need during the FSBO process, and where can you get them.  

For Sale by Owner Documents