If you’re considering selling your house on your own as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO), you’ll want to consider a few factors. Going this route means shouldering a lot of responsibilities by yourself – and, if you’re not an expert, that opens the door for mistakes to happen and can quickly become overwhelming.
A report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows two key areas where people who sold their own house struggled the most: pricing and paperwork.
Here are just a few of the ways an agent makes those tasks a whole lot easier.
Setting the right price for your house is important. And, if you’re selling your house on your own, two common issues can happen. You might ask for too much money (overpricing). Or you might not ask for enough (underpricing). Either can make it hard to sell your house. According to NerdWallet:
“When selling a home, first impressions matter. Your house’s market debut is your first chance to attract a buyer and it’s important to get the pricing right. If your home is overpriced, you run the risk of buyers not seeing the listing.
. . . But price your house too low and you could end up leaving some serious money on the table. A bargain-basement price could also turn some buyers away, as they may wonder if there are any underlying problems with the house.”
To avoid these problems, team up with us. We know how to figure out the right price because for your property in today’s market (not yesterday’s) because have a deep understanding of the local housing market. We use that expertise to set a price that will get you to the best price that buyers are willing to pay, giving your house the best chance to impress from the start.
Selling a house involves a bunch of paperwork and legal documentation that has to be just right. There are a lot of rules and regulations to follow (plus it all varies by state !), and that makes it a bit tricky for homeowners to manage everything on their own. Without a pro by your side, you could end up facing liability risks and legal complications.
We aren’t lawyers and can’t give legal advice, but we are experts in all the contracts and paperwork needed for selling a house. We know the rules and can guide you through it all, reducing the chance of mistakes that might lead to legal problems or delays. As an article from First American explains:
“To buy or sell a home you need to accurately complete a lot of forms, disclosures, and legal documents. A real estate agent ensures you cross every ‘t’ and dot every ‘i’ to help you avoid having a transaction fall through and/or prevent a costly mistake.”
So, instead of dealing with the growing pile of documents on your own, team up with us so we can be your advisor, helping you avoid any legal bumps in the road.
One of the biggest perks of using us as your listing agent isthe fact that we know how to leverage the tools available for the best result. We have access to the MLS, as do others. This is part of how we can instantly post your home to over 14,000 websites, including the big names you know. But really, “put it in the MLS” is one piece. Not all of it. How you use it, when, what info is there and when, all of it matters. Other agents also use the local MLS when searching for their buyer clients and will often set up saved searches. This means that once a home is listed that fits a buyer’s criteria, the buyer is immediately notified. So it has to be right from the start, or you miss out on them.
We use the latest metrics of buyer activity, open house attendance (yes, we do them, and they work), professional marketing materials and the right presentation to make your home attractive not just to all buyers, but to the ones looking for a place like yours.
Long story short, using us gives you massive exposure that isn’t possible as a FSBO. The more exposure your home gets, the more offers you receive. The more offers you receive…the more options you have. Those options will vary on price, closing timeline, requested repairs, and more. We’ll will help you pick the best offer for you! We’ll also walk you through every step- from listing to settlement.
Selling a house on your own can cost you a lot of time and stress. Let’s connect so you have help with all the finer details, including setting the right price, handling all the paperwork, and so much more. Give us a call or text at (717) 371-0557 !
Your Friends in Real Estate,
Jason Burkholder Team
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Jason Burkholder
Kelly Burkholder
Jaci Hoosier
Ron Weaver
717-371-0557 direct or text
Hometown Property Sales Group, LLC
717-207-8093 office
57 E Main St
Lititz, PA 17543
