Home Buyer Tips: What if I am interested in a "For Sale By Owner" home?

What is so appealing about to buyers about a for sale by owner (FSBO) property?

There is a perception among buyers that a FSBO automatically means good deal (read that as lower price).

While FSBO sellers are attempting to save on a real estate agent commission there is no guarantee they are offering a product that is reasonably priced even if not discounted. 

Buyers I have worked with through the years have been pretty consistent if the topic of FSBOs ever came up during a conversation.   The overwhelming opinion is a "FSBO" is really discounted.

I suggest this approach for buyers who show any interest whatsoever in a for sale by owner home. 

1. Write down the information from the sign but don't contact the seller.
2. Discuss the home with your real estate agent.  
3. Let your real estate agent contact the seller and arrange a visit.  
4. If you like the home and want to make an offer, follow your real estate agent's advice.  This includes a comparative market analysis, comparable research, requesting disclosures, etc.
5. If the seller will not pay your agent (many FSBOs will), consider the benefit versus cost to have your own agent working for you.

If you are ready to buy a home in Viera, Florida  please give me a call at 321-693-3850.

If you are considering selling your Viera, Florida home as a FSBO, send me an email.   See how little it costs a seller to have professional assistant in selling your Viera home.

"Discount" image courtesy of Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
"For Sale By Owner"  image courtesy of Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Your Real Estate Agent Can Help with For Sale By Owners (FSBO)

There are lots of reasons folks choose to attempt to sell their home themselves.

Of course when buyers are clamoring about deparately wanting to buy like 5 years ago in Viera, it is a bit easier.

Today’s market is a challenge for anyone selling a house - even one ising a real estate agent!

On the other hand, it is a great time to be a buyer if your circumstances are right.

Most buyers choose to work with a real estate. I am a real estate agent in Brevard County Florida.

Sometimes a buyer will see a FSBO house and want information. That is when they need to take down the information and give it to their real state agent.

Most FSBO sellers will work with a real estate agent who brings the buyer prospects.

Your real estate agent is committed to you so show the same commitment and let your real estate agent represent you – even with FSBOs!

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Bucci Realty, working exclusively with the Realtors of Century 21 Baytree Realty. Call me at 321-693-3850 or email agent@moving2brevard.com.

Read my blog Observations from a Viera Florida Estate Agent for tips on marketing your Viera, Suntree, or Cocoa Beach home (any Brevard County area!).