Can't Sell Your Home?

If you are having trouble selling your home, then ask yourself these simple questions.What options have I tried? What are my circumstances? What does it look like? How do I price my home?
Let’s start with the first question: What options have I tried? Most people who initially put their home up for sale do it with a realtor. There are many however that will go with a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) option. There are pros and cons with both. While realtors are there to help you, they are still looking to make a paycheck. Many times they will have you put your home up for sale for an amount that is unreasonable, so nobody even comes to see your property. The positive side of using a realtor is you can have a wider range of exposure and someone is doing the work for you. If you choose to go with a realtor, I would encourage you to still do your homework. Now take FSBO, this is good because you don’t have to pay a commission of 5-7% at the end of the day and you have full control of your property. However, your exposure to buyers is reduced. So what else can you do to advertise when you are selling your home FSBO? Put an ad in local newspapers, put up signs around town and on your property, let everyone know you are selling your home (referrals can sometimes be the best way), use the internet (www.craigslist.org). There are many ways to get your home sold by yourself. You just need to be a little bit creative.