For Sale By Owners

You may be asking yourself, "Why would I want to help you sell your home on your own?"  There are two reasons.  First,  if I can help you sell your home quickly... I lose a competitor and hopefully gain a friend.  Second,  I have built my business on helping others and my hope is that you just might recommend me to your friends and family.

I am sure that you're being bombarded by agents trying to pressure you into listing your property with them,  I am not interested in trying to pressure you into anything.  Below you will find 10 Helpful Hints as well as 10 Mistakes to Avoid as my gift to you.   

The first concern that I always have when I hear someone is thinking of selling their home is; where are they going?  It's very important that you have a basic idea of where you are planning to relocate to, in order to make sure you understand the market value of both the area you live in now as well as the area you plan to move to, even if it's just the next city or the next subdivision/community.  My Exclusive Buyer Services are always FREE.  Enroll today, just click on the Exclusive Buyer System tab.  There is never any obligation.

Selling your home on your own can be very overwhelming at times and things always seem to come up.  I want you to know that I am here to help you in an way that I can.  Feel free to call anytime or contact me via this site with any questions/concerns.  Good luck on your new venture and I look forward to hearing from you and helping you sell your home for top $$.

** Of course, if you do decide at some point that you need the assistance of a Realtor in the sale of your home, I would love the opportunity to present you with a personalized marketing plan that fits your situation. 

- Dan

10 Helpful Hints to Sell Your Home

1. Price it Competitively.... Today's buyers are informed shoppers
2. "Curb Appeal" is Critical.... A prospective buyer should look at the outside of your home and say, "Wow, this one looks great!"
3. Space & Light.... Dress your home to sell.  Arrange the inside of your home to show maximum space.  Effective lighting in key areas in essential.
4. Buyer Exposure.... Your sales price is directly related to the exposure you give your house through local advertising.  Low exposure equals a lower sales price.  Greated exposure offers a greater chance to find a qualified buyer who can pay the top price for your home.
5. Avoid lookers.... Show your home to qualified, potential buyers only.
6. Offer a One Year Home Warranty to Your Buyer....  Buyers want it, I can show you how to provide it.
7. Know Your Immediate Competition.... View other homes for sale in your area.  Objectively compare the "competition" with your home.  Stress the advantages when showing your home.
8. Do Prospective Buyer Follow-Up.... Have prospective buyers sign in.  Write them a note or call them the day after they visit and ask if they may have any questions you could answer.  Your offer of assistance could translate into a sale.                (Contact me for a Guest Register Booklet FREE)
9. Proper Negotiating Strategy.... Be sure you are clear on your asking price and any concessions you might make before the prospective buyer visits your home.  This approach removes emotions and addresses the issues.
10. Financing Options.... Be prepared to suggest different options to the buyer.  Choices are very helpful in selling your home.

10 Common Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

1. Asking a Price that is Too High.... "I can always come down." This may be your thought but often the prospect will not ask you to come down.  They'll just go to another property that's priced right for them.
2. Letting the Buyer Make Needed Repairs....Your home will never get "top dollar" if it is in disrepair.  The cost of repairs will be recouped and then some in the higher sales price you can ask and get if you make the repairs.
3. Thinking, "I'll Have a Contract Ready After I find a Buyer".... Get it ready now.  The delay may cost you the sale.
4. Letting Strangers Into Your Home.... Require an ID and have all guests sign in.
5. Not Being Available.... The "right" buyer may appear at any time.  Try to have someone at home at all times.  When you are away be sure to use your answering machine to give a message saying when you will be available and where you can be reached.
6. Thinking, "I am Saving the Realtor's Fee, I Can Afford to Reduce the Price."....  Your house should sell at a fair price with or without the fee.
7. Acting Too Anxious .... Buyers are frightened by this.  They are afraid you are hiding something that may come back to haunt them later.  Be yourself.
8. Accepting a Deposit That is Too Low.... This results in high incidence of the buyer dropping out of his/her commitment.
9. Not Offering Financing Options.... Buyers want a choice.  Be prepared to offer them those that are available.
10. Limiting Marketing Efforts.... A sign out front and an "ad" in the paper are usually not enough.  Use every avaialbe resource from shopper's guides to supermarket bulletin boards.

I hope you find this information useful.  Click on the Selling tab for a FREE Market Analysis of your home.  There is absolutely no obligation.     -Dan