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FSBO" is an acronym for "For Sale By Owner", which usually refers to real estate that is for sale directly by the owner, as opposed to being offered for sale by a real estate agent. Why sell real estate as "FSBO"? Home sellers are motivated to sell their property on their own because real estate agents typically charge 4-6% of the final sales price. That's a fee of $12,000 on a $200,000 home! It's easy to see how it would make sense to spend some time and money marketing one's own home if the potential savings are more than $10,000. While money is probably the biggest motivator for selling real estate on your own, there are several other reasons why it makes sense. You are in complete control when you list your home "fsbo", and when you advertise your home on FSBO3k, your privacy is protected more than on any other fsbo advertising service.

How to prepare your home to sell fast!

How's your Curb Appeal?

Paint the front door and anywhere else that needs it

Remove Clutter - Have a garage sale and haul away what's leftover.

Repair visible damage

Tidy-up your landscaping and remove any eye-sores.

Sweep the front steps and entryway.

Be aware of the curb appeal of the homes in your neighborhood.

Be aware of which days of the week, the neighborhood has less desirable appearances (example: trash pickup day).

Interior Tips

Get rid of clutter in hiding spots! People will look behind your doors, in closets and crawl spaces.

Get rid of dead plants.

Clean the carpets or replace worn out carpet.

Correct any cosmetic flaws.

Re-grout tile walls and floors.

Replace dated faucets, light fixtures, and the handles and knobs on your kitchen cabinets.

Pack anything you won't use between now and moving day. Store the boxes away from high traffic areas.

Sell! Sell! Sell!

Get rid of those antiques and collectibles that are packed away.

Clean out those clothes the kids have long outgrown

Become an Ebay enthusiast!

Brighten the Home!

Clean the windows and other glass.

Paint rooms that need it.

Polish fixtures.

While selling, switch low watt bulbs to high watt and turn on all lights even for daytime showings.

Keep kitchen sparkling. Keep counters clutter-free.

Don't move completely out yet!

Statistics show that vacant homes are harder to sell. They lack warmth and homeyness are un-inviting

You're sending the message to the buyer that you have another home (and probably mortgage) and are motivated to sell fast. This gives the buyer an advantage at the negotiating table.