Stupid FSBOs..........................................WHEN will you LEARN that the NUMBERS and INFORMATION is IMPORTANT and that those who do FSBOS are living IN the STONE AGE?

Don't the WORDS in CAPS let you KNOW my EXPERTISE is IRREFUTABLE!

Use a REALTOR@, not one of those flat fee Realtor@ jerks or the SELL out Realtor@ that will work for LESS than 3% plus a bonus. Use a real Realtor@ that will only EXCEPT the "STANDARD rate".

This is a good question though... "Well here is something to think about: Sellers have been employing REALTORS for over 200 yrs., WHY?"

You need to read this so you can better understand the mindset of those working so hard to get your business... http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/Can_low_commission…

Doing a FSBO does not mean you are stupid, uninformed or unrealistic any more than an RE License means you have expertise.

Dunes

Well here is something to think about: Sellers have been employing REALTORS for over 200 yrs., WHY? 70% of FSBO choose a REALTOR because REALTORS can sell houses FASTER and for MORE MONEY. Serious buyers only shop FSBO to save a commission. Look at the law of supply and demand. # of REALTORS in my area is 1,316 with an average of 10 prospects each for a total of 13,160 and the average days to close is 45 days. If it takes 1,316 REALTORS with 13,160 prospects 45 days to get sellers their money how much time will it take for the FSBO? My opinion is that you need to hire a REALTOR right away so you don't leave any money on the table. The longer it takes to sell, the more money that could be lost.

Depends on how many homes are for sale in your area and how cooperative YOU are with Realtors. I have generally found FSBOs to be pretty uncooperative and in some cases downright nasty, and I give them a wide berth, since there are plenty of houses available without accessing FSBOs. FSBOs are overpriced about 99% of the time anyway.

It depends on how quickly you need to get moved and also how long you want to put up with the inconvenience of having to take the calls and then be available for showings, staying home to show it and then the person not showing up. Also, once you have someone interested you have to make sure they are qualified to buy the home and not sit there and wait for 2 months on them to close and then them not being able to get the money. I am with the fastest growing company in the world and we have some very unique marketing tools and I would love to sit down with you and show them to you. This can be very stressful and as Tony said, getting in the multi listing service gets you exposure to over 450 REALTORS who have qualified buyers. Give me a call and I will be happy to sit down with you and show you what we have to offer. My cell is 732-267-2456 and I am a full time REALTOR. Check out my website below and see the tours that we have available.

Michele,
It does depend on the area. You will certainly get more exposure listing your home in the MLS. I accually have a FSBO program where I put in on my website and provide a mortgage sign for free. If you are interested give me a call or contact me through my site at http://www.TonyNeihoff.com. Now is the best time to list as it is picking up in our area. My number is 731-298-1064. Good Luck.

Michelle,

It really depends on the area, and how well agents cooperate with one another in blackballing FSBOs. You might find the blog attached to the link below of some interest. Good luck.