What and how should I pay my realtor for FSBO I found?
papergirl
12 years ago
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Should I go FSBO?
Comments (12)I think you should get an appraisal. Sounds like you could be way off on price. Do you really have a good feel of the real market value? An appraisal usually is below $400. Well worth it versus selling quickly for $20k under market or for pricing too high and having it sit on the market too long. FYI - FSBO is more than just sticking a sign in the yard. I sold FSBO before, more than once. I always went to a sign shop and got a custom sign made (under $100). I never said By Owner on the sign. Just For Sale, your tel#, several key factors about that home, such as # bed/# bath and other key features that can fit and make sense. (basement, waterfront, golf course, 2 acres, etc) Also make flyers with price in bold, and nice photo(s) and bullet points on flyer. Also create a web site with many photos that entice buyer to see more. (don't need every room, just the good photos). Also place the web site address on the flyer and note that more photos avail at www... For my pricing, I had list price of 100k(for example). But would then give 3% discount to listing agent or give that 3% off the home price to buyers with no agent. Buyers liked this discount. Answer the calls/emails as fast as possible. If mssgs are left, return calls asap. Always stay professional. Keep flyer box at the sign and don't let it ever go empty. You don't have to put 4-5 flyers at a time. Go ahead, put a stack of 20...and if they go fast put 30 more. If price is good, buy a custom sign rider with the price and display on the sign. Make sure you price it correctly....See MoreShould I tell my SO what I found out about his parentage?
Comments (34)Side topic: Salgal, it's a shame your ex didn't tell his half-sib WHY he dropped her. She must have been terribly hurt. What you've described is the natural familial attraction that bonds families. When it doesn't take place between young children within their natural families, and they first meet as adults, the love and familiarity sometimes feels sexual. At my search and support group we always warned reuniting adoptees and birthfamily members about this. Knowing that these powerful feelings could be confusing helped to prevent some terrible heartaches. Where people misinterpreted the feelings and acted on them sexually, it destroyed the development of a genuine family bond. An adoptee, having lived a whole life knowing he is 'different', separated from his genetic kin, is especially vulnerable to mistaking powerful feelings of connection. (This is entirely separate from an adoptee's love for the adoptive parents and siblings.)...See MoreI found Worms in my plant pot, what should be down?
Comments (4)I hope that you'll give us more information, or we can't help you. I'd like to see pictures of the 'worms', of the plant, and of the potting mix. How long have you had this plant?...See MoreShould I let a realtor show my house without a contract?
Comments (15)I just went through this. My friend, who is a realtor, asked to show our home. They made an offer. We needed to lease the house back for two months because we didn't have anywhere to go. It worked out for both parties. Prior to showing, we had not discussed commission. Remember, in my case this was a friendship and not just business. I wouldn't do that normally. Because your situation is business only, I recommend that you discuss commission upfront. Bring it up and tell the realtor that you are only prepared to pay 4, 4.5 or 5%. Those are reasonable amounts for a non-MLS listed transaction. The realtor has no costs with the transaction at this point, only his time. Sign a one time only listing with this particular buyer and agent. This will protect everyone involved. If they are really interested, you will need to complete a disclosure form. But, that can wait until they indicate they may be really interested. Good luck. It's a strange market with very little inventory. The good places go fast. I've never seen anything like it....See Morencrealestateguy
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