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- Is it hard to sell your home “For Sale By Owner”?
- How do I determine the asking price of my property?
- How do I advertise my home for sale?
- How do I handle calls from potential buyers?
- How do I handle calls from Real Estate Agents?
- Who is a qualified buyer?
- I have an Agreement. Now what?
Answers to frequently asked questions
Is it hard to sell your home “For Sale By Owner”?Selling your home “For Sale By Owner “ just takes a PLAN! A strategy that attracts buyers is all that is needed- it only takes one! It takes presenting the home to potential buyers in the best possible way. SunCityFSBO.com gives you effective exposure to the greatest number of potential buyers possible. Our advertising layout on the website gives buyers a clear look at the property and our professional signs highlight the property for maximum exposure.
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How do I determine the asking price of my property?
There are many options to determine the value of your property. Homes sold in the immediate area or developments are called “comparables”, or comps for short. The best indication of value is a comparable that has sold recently in the neighborhood. An appraisal is an excellent sales tool for prospective buyers: expect to pay $200 for a “drive by” and $300 for a full interior/exterior appraisal.
Remember, your home is worth what somebody else is willing to pay for it.
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How do I advertise my home for sale?
Homeowners need to make their home as attractive as possible to as many potential buyers as possible.
- Internet advertising on SunCityFSBO.com making your home and its pictures available to thousands of potential buyers. SunCityFSBO.com generally does local newspaper and radio advertising to make buyers aware of the power of internet advertising.
- Yard signs are the first and most important impression buyers have when viewing your home. SunCityFSBO.com associates will place your free sign in prominent place for the best viewing. It will need to be straight and easy to read.
- Advertising in local papers, flyers in local grocery stores and other local stores.
- Flyers in your home detailing the home and financing options
How do I handle calls form potential buyers?
Be prepared! When the phone rings always answer pleasantly with the expectation a buyer is on the other end, be ready with the information a buyer would want to know. The information on your home flyer should be by every phone.
Plan times you can show your home. You should not be expected to drop what you are doing to show the home. Let people know the times the home will be ready to show and have it CLEAN!
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How do I handle calls from Real Estate Agents?
Sellers can expect calls and e-mails from Agents wanting to sell your home. You may tell them you will not pay a commission under any circumstance. You may also tell an agent who has a potential buyer that you will pay a negotiated commission for a specific buyer. Get this agreement in writing.
Be prepared to with an answer in advance of the call form the agent.
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Who is a qualified buyer?
A qualified buyer has been Pre-Approved to purchase a home in the price range of your home. A Pre-Approval means the buyer has completed an application, has provided income and asset information, has had their credit check and been approved to buy a home in your price range. Do not settle for anything less than a pre-approval letter Specifically referencing your property and asking price.
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I have an Agreement. Now what?
You have a number of options at this point. Title companies and attorneys have many resources. Starting with a title company will direct you in the right direction to complete you sale.
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