A BETTER DEAL: A house is only worth what it is worth regardless
of whether a real estate agent is involved or not. So, a home
that is worth $100,000 that is offered by the homeowner
is still worth
$100,000 if it is offered by an agent. The difference is that
a FSBO has that additional 6-7% negotiation room. For example:
If
a homeowner sells that $100,000 home for $98,000, they have
made more money than if they had to pay a real estate agent
$6,000 or
$7,000 in a commission. AND, the buyer has saved $2,000...
instant equity!
NO COMMISSIONS: It has been said that the buyer does not pay
the real estate commission. Well... using the previous
example, who really paid the commission? Both the buyer and
seller
did. The buyer in the form of a higher sales price, and
the seller in the form of a reduced equity check.
GET WHAT YOU WANT: You know what you want better than anyone
else. And, you can see whatever you want when you want.
Some agents show homes by whether or not it is listed
with their company, not by whether the home suits the buyer's
requirements. And, before you know it, you may be looking
at homes that are more than what you want.
CUT OUT THE MIDDLEMAN: You're dealing with the source. The
seller knows their house better than any real estate
agent could. They can answer your questions about schools,
shopping,
and how much their utility bills are. They can tell
you that the neighborhood has get-togethers and cook-outs,
who
the neighborhood baby sitter is, etc. AND, they don't
have to call another agent who calls the seller, then calls
the
agent back, who then calls you.
IT'S EASY! Follow the Tips For Buyers
and "go for it"!
It's a win-win situation all around!
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