Can You Sell Your Home “For Sale By Owner”? Take this quick quiz to find out!

If you’re thinking of selling your home yourself, ask yourself these questions before you put your house on the market.

Consider the following carefully:
1) Do you understand all of the legal requirements for selling a home in your area?
___ YES ___ NO
Laws vary from state to state and can change yearly. And buyers can cause problems if you haven’t protected yourself with the proper warranties and seller disclosures.

2) Are you in a hot market?
____YES _____ NO
If not, you’re up against a lot of competition. And most other home-sellers have professionals working for them.

3) Are you willing to give up your weekends and evenings waiting for buyers to show up?
____ YES ____ NO
Buyers keep their own schedules and often want to see your home when it’s least convenient for you. If you have a sign out front, be ready to drop everything and show your home to people who stop in without an appointment.

4) Do you know how to weed out the lookers from the buyers?
____ YES _____ NO
Many people who want to see your home aren’t even remotely qualified to buy it. They’ll just waste your time.

5) Do you know how to handle tough negotiations? ____ YES ____ NO
When you get an offer that’s lower than you want, with terms you don’t understand, be prepared to make a reasonable counteroffer—or risk losing the sale.

Avoid Home-Sellers’ Headaches
If you’re planning to sell your home yourself, there are several important facts to be aware of. The Colorado Success Team has prepared a special For Sale By Owner help guide: Nineteen Most Commonly Asked FSBO Questions (and their answers). To get your free copy of this report, call The Colorado Success Team at 303-901-6558.