subject: Sell Your Home Without Paying Closing Costs Or Fees [print this page] I have a lot of friends who are real estate agents and they tell me that many homeowners are in a big hurry to sell these days. Many sellers are saying, "Please sell my home quickly!" and they are not very patient as the transaction moves through the process. Because these sellers have to move out, they are determined to sell their homes quickly.
Sellers who require a quick sale are not easy for real estate agents to satisfy in any part of the country and any neighborhood, plain or fancy. Reportedly there are more houses on the market today than nearly any time in history, so to make my home stand out from the crowd I will often find myself putting together a plan of action to help me accomplish my goal of a quick sale.
First I write down a list of steps to prepare my home for showing, which might include cleaning and fixing a few areas, and it might also include hiring a few people to help get the job done ASAP. My list includes all the things I need to do to get my home ready to show. I have open houses where I show my neighbors the interior of my house so they can tell their friends and family about my home for sale even if they aren't interested in it themselves. I make the assumption that my neighbors are my best salespeople so I want them well prepared when I need to sell my home quickly!
Whether or not I decide to list my home on the local multiple listing service with an agent, and that all depends on my schedule, I am actively involved in selling it myself. I only sign a listing agreement that gives me the right to find a buyer myself without paying a commission. This form is not well-known because agents don't like if of course. But if you press them you will discover it is an option for you in your local area.
If you know enough about the sales process to close a sale on your own home, then it is an excellent way for you to maintain control when you need a quick sale. Taking responsibility for the process, getting involved in every step is the way I make certain that things are getting done in a timely manner. I don't rely on other people to do that part of the job of selling my home.
