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Selling Your Dearborn Home By Owner (FSBO)
Dearborn Michigan FSBO Homes & Real Estate |
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It's a known fact that if you sell by owner you could save a great deal of money.
With this in mind, you may wonder why less than 20% of today's home sellers try
selling their house without professional assistance. It might have something to do with
expertise, knowledge and experience.
The majority of homeowners who first considered or
may have even tried selling by owner ultimately hired a professional real estate agent.
Once they understand the level of knowledge, experience and commitment that is needed,
most homeowners are happy to turn the job over to a professional real estate agent or broker.
The Advantages Of Selling Your Own Home...
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You don't have to pay a Marketing Fee or Commission to a professional real estate agent or broker. |
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The Disadvantages Of Selling Your Own Home...
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Security becomes a major issue when selling your home by owner. Since you will be letting total strangers into your home you must rely on your own instincts and good judgment when it comes to the safety of you and your family. |
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The planning and preparation of professional looking home marketing materials along with all print advertising and other media costs are your responsibility. |
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Nearly 80% of today's homebuyers use the Internet to search for homes. Without a great internet presence, online advertising and internet exposure you stand to lose many of today's potential buyers. |
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If you live in an area where major corporations transfer employees into town you will miss out on potential buyers. Most big companies and major corporations today employ third party relocation companies to assist their transferring employees. These third party relocation companies will often work only through approved real estate brokers and their professional buyer agents. |
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Since your home will not be listed in the local area MLS (Multiple Listing Service) or homes for sale magazines, you will be looking for qualified buyers one buyer at a time. |
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With limited information available to you (the most current market conditions and comparable sales data), you may over-price or even under-price your home. |
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If you are not skilled in the area of negotiations or writing binding business contracts you may end up actually selling for less, having your transaction fail, or worse yet ending up with a legal or financial liability because you made a mistake. |
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Preparing the proper paperwork, legal forms, disclosures etc. are your responsibility. |
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If you want to give maximum benefit to your efforts, you and your family's free time will be somewhat or severely limited. |
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People who look at homes that are "for sale by owner" are doing so to find a bargain and expect to buy a home far below fair market value. They know that someone who is selling by owner is not paying a commission or marketing fee. These buyers will often deduct the commission from your asking price and then start negotiating with you. |
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As you move toward the negotiation process, you must break all emotional ties that you have with your house or you will find yourself at a distinct negotiating disadvantage. |
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You must become very knowledgeable of buyer's contingencies, seller disclosure laws, lead based paint issues, civil rights laws, financing options, title and deed requirements and local ordinances to be effective and successful in the home marketing and selling process. |
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The vast majority of the qualified and "ready to buy" buyers are working exclusively with professional real estate agents.
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Contact Steve if you are thinking about selling your home!
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Mission Statement
In the world of real estate, there is no substitute for experience. As an experienced real estate agent, I will guide you through the complexities of buying or selling a home, help you to achieve your goals and strive to make the final outcome exciting rather than stressful!
Whether you are buying a home or selling your existing home, please allow me the opportunity to assist you with your real estate transaction. I am prepared to exceed your highest expectations through exceptional service, reliable communication and knowledge of the local real estate market.
Steve Hatfield
Realtor®, ABR, CRS, SFR, e-PRO |
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REALTOR® ABR, CRS, e-PRO Certified
CENTURY 21 Curran & Christie
25636 Ford Road
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
Office: (313) 274-7200
Contact Steve Now
Michigan Real Estate Salesperson #6501221773
Licensed Realtor® Since 1987
   
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Steve Hatfield, Realtor® provides real estate / home buying and selling services in Dearborn Michigan, Dearborn Heights Michigan, the Wayne County MI (Southeast Michigan) communities of Redford, Westland, Garden City, Livonia, Canton, Plymouth, Northville, Allen Park, Taylor, Southgate, Wyandotte and the Oakland County cities of Farmington / Farmington Hills and Novi Michigan. | |
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In accordance with the law, the properties, real estate services and homes for sale featured on this web site are offered without respect to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, physical limitations / disabilities or familiar status. |
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