There's More to Selling Your Home than a "For Sale" Sign In Your Front Yard: Beware. 

Even if a simple sign in your yard did produce a buyer knocking on your door, how will you handle the following questions: 

"How does your home compare to others like it in the area?" 

"How did you determine the fair market value of this property?" 

"What about financing? Can you help?" 

"If I make an offer, who will draw up the paperwork?" 

"Why aren't you using a real estate agent? Is there something wrong with the property?" 

"Since you aren't using a real estate agent, we can take their fee right off the top, right?" 

Selling your home is one of the most important financial transactions you will make in your life. Don't take risks. Selling your home is nothing like selling a car. Every home is different, and most homebuyers want to pay as little as possible. How do you determine the real market value? 

Almost all homes are sold using a realtor and most serious buyers work with a buyers' agent. If you are lucky enough to get an offer and you are not represented by a professional you will most likely be going toe to toe with a professional who is trying to get the best possible terms and conditions for their client. They will not be representing you. If the buyer does not have an agent you will both probably be flying in the dark through all the complex and challenging paperwork and pitfalls of escrow and closing. Selling real estate is serious business and a full time job. Errors can be extremely costly. 

While not paying a commission might sound appealing, not paying one could cost you a whole lot more than just a commission. Give me an opportunity to show you why it is in your best interests to have professional help. Tell me a bit about your home, and I'll do a Comparative Market Analysis and let you know what I feel it is worth. I'll also describe, how I would market your property, free and with no obligation. And why would I do that? Well it's simple. It's all about value: value perceived and value given. 

Don't price your home by yourself! Analyzing the market, determining market value and getting through all the hurdles of marketing, negotiating a contract and getting to the settlement table is not a guessing game, it is a profession. Would you perform surgery on yourself or represent yourself in court? Don't try and sell what is probably your greatest asset yourself either.