subject: Can You Really Sell Your Own Home Without A Realtor? Debunking The Myths [print this page] Have you ever wondered 'is it possible to sell your home without a realtor who charges me thousands of dollars in fees. Have other home owners done it successfully? Can I do it?
The answer is yes, yes and yes. Its not difficult and certainly not rocket science. Finding good advice and a little bit of research will enable you to sell your home for market value and avoid paying out thousands in fees.
Did you know in Canada 1 in 4 people sell their own home privately? The concept is new but rapidly gaining popularity.
1. Is it legal?
To sell your own home privately is perfectly legal in the majority of western countries. In fact it is fast becoming common practice.
2. Contracts and paper work?
Don't be caught, Real Estate agents will try make out that you have to have their help when it comes to the offer and acceptance paperwork. This not true, anyone can write up a legally binding offer and acceptance form to sell your own home, it is no different to selling a car privately. Although I would highly recommend you use a standard legal form to avoid any points you may not have considered.
Forms are easily available from your local realtor association, in some countries (Australia, UK) from the local post office or go online, Google 'offer and acceptance real estate forms' and download them free of charge.
If in any doubt you can always ask a lawyer to supply the necessary paperwork to sell your own home, a small price to pay for peace of mind.
3. Marketing your home yourself is easy.
Yes you do, you just don't know it yet. You read ads and brochures from agents selling houses. You immediately know what attracts you, what catches your eye. You know what makes you purchase things, therefore you are an expert. Ask yourself this. Is it the price, the pictures, the layout, the description or a combination that attracted you to look at the advertisement? Now simply copy the style of ad that you think works best
Tip: For fast results the secret is to be different, ensure your advertisement stands out from all others. Try to attract the buyer's attention with an ad that is different to those realtors use. An example of one that caught my eye and probably thousand of others....'Cat for sale $550,000, comes with free 4 bedroom house'
4. Still unsure?
There are now companies that specialise in assisting people to sell your own home. No commissions just a minimal fee that will get you everything you need; online ads, for sale board, paper work etc.
I sincerely hope this has helped you realise you can sell your own home and do it with confidence. I recommend you further research tips on house presentation and advert writing to assist you even further.
Can You Really Sell Your Own Home Without A Realtor? Debunking The Myths
