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FSBO, where you become the agent

May 24, 2006 on 8:59 am | In Selling a Home |

FSBO is one of the fastest growing ways to sell your home today. Many people consider selling their Hattiesburg home FSBO (For sale by owner) to bypass the realtor fees that come with signing with an agent. Most shy away from it because they want to find the most buyers and get the best price for their house. FSBO doesn’t have to be a daunting task that is only for the marketing major. With the internet, almost anyone can sell their own home with a little work and a good housing market like Hattiesburg is experiencing.

55% of home buyers found their home through the internet.

23% of home buyers, purchased their home through FSBO.

That number will certainly grow in the coming years as more and more FSBO sellers advertise on the internet, and FSBO sites that help you sell your own home are popping up all over the U.S. Suddenly, instead of $3000-$5000 commissions, you spend $300-$500. Marketing your home yourself takes time, effort, and risk, in exchange, you save money. Want to learn more? We urge you to read articles and books on the subject before selling your own home. There are things everyone should know about the process before starting it. Here are some informative books on selling your own home that will walk you through the process step-by-step.

The For Sale By Owner Kit (For Sale By Owner Kit)

The For Sale By Owner Handbook: FSBO FAQs: From Pricing Your Home Right And Increasing Its Curb Appeal To Negotiating The Contract And Hassle-free Closing

We will continue to take deeper looks into the the topic of FSBO as time goes on. It’s a subject that is certainly getting attention in the national market, and we think will soon be a major factor in the Hattiesburg real estate market as well.