http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/HOW_TO_RECEIVE_AN_OFFER_WITHOUT_AN_AGENT_-128692I AM SELLING 20 ACRES OF LAND,HAD AN AGENT BUT NOW I AM TRYING TO SELL IT MYSELF. HOW CAN I RECEIVE AN OFFER IF I HAVE NO REALTOR WORKING FOR ME. WILL THEY SEND ME AN OFFER BY MAIL AND IS IT HARD TO READ,AND HOW LONG UNTIL I HAVE TO LET THEM KNOW IF I AM WILLING TO ECEPT THE OFFER?en-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Oklahoma-155981/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Oklahoma-155981/If you are given an offer, it should include all the terms of contract... and you DO NOT have to accept anything that is unacceptable to you. When we write up an offer, we include a date at which time the offer is no longer valid or an expiration date. We include whether or not the buyer will have a right to inspect the property and list which type of inspections are allowed within a certain time period, typically inspections are allowed up to 10 days after offer is accepted. We also include what amount of repairs the seller is willing to fix and include a "repair cap." Also, if the buyer finds problems with the property such as costly repairs, there is normally a time period for the buyer to review the costs and to decide if he would rather walk from the deal. You'll want to make sure that earnest money is give to you when you receive an offer, earnest amount is typically 1% of the sales price. There are some many things to look out for and to protect yourself. This is only a small amount of information. Good Luck and Make Sure YOU are Protected!Fri, 29 May 2009 13:07:26 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Evanston_IL-120948/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Evanston_IL-120948/Jwala, many people can sell their own properties (land) successfully, but the fact that you seem so "at sea" about how this might work, tells me that you are not one of them. If anybody needs someone working on their behalf, you do.Mon, 25 May 2009 19:55:15 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Tucson_AZ-750736/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Tucson_AZ-750736/Sorry Jwlala, Goat just has it out for me because of my negative comments on his posts. I certainly wouldn't go quite so far as to say that I'm a "cheerleader for Realtors." Yes, I'm a Realtor and I firmly believe in the value of my services. It is your right and your choice to attempt to sell your land yourself and I encourage you to try. When I see someone that I feel could benefit from the services of an agent I feel compelled to suggest as such. Maybe you should take a look at Goat's comments and posts before you take too much stock in his suggestions. And I encourage you to look at mine as well. Best of luck to you.Mon, 25 May 2009 18:07:47 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Tucson_AZ-750736/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Tucson_AZ-750736/Jwlala, It sounds like you REALLY need to hire an agent! It's going to save you considerable time, effort, liability and money in the long run.Mon, 25 May 2009 17:37:26 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-70461-250734/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-70461-250734/you can't have your cake and eat it too. if you are unwilling to pay for the extensive marketing services an agent can provide and the negotiating skills included you are going to have to wing this on your own. you may not receive an offer without an agent or be able to deal with any offers received on your own,but this is your choice. Suck it up!Mon, 25 May 2009 16:42:10 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Venice_FL-133970/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Venice_FL-133970/Jwlala, From the sounds of things you don't have the "foggiest" and may be setting yourself up for a major problem. Our recommendation is to find a real estate professional that can guide you through this process. Good luckMon, 25 May 2009 16:21:41 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Las_Vegas_NV-227715/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Las_Vegas_NV-227715/just put your phone number on all advertising for the property and then meet the buyer at the property or invite them to your home. Simple write the terms of the sale on paper have both partys sign and take it to a title company. They will help you from there. Finding the buyer is really the hard part and negotiating the terms. If you want to talk give me a call. Jerry Stepke 702 808-4888 Coldwell Banker Premier Reality Las Vegas NV 89131Mon, 25 May 2009 16:13:51 -0700