You've decided you want to sell your home 'For Sale by Owner'.

Some of the more obvious obstacles confronting 'For Sale by Owners'

Saving the commission - Many private buyers are motivated to buy privately to save the commission. Their objective is the same as the seller's.

Limited exposure - Without a listing on MLS, the property's exposure is limited. Lawn signs direct about one prospect in ten to a property. Open Houses do not sell property, and other issues can arise with OH. One percent of sales can be attributed to an Open House, says organized real estate. Mind you, my first sale was accomplished with an Open House. So I kept at it. It didn't happen again over a 22 year period.

Unqualified Buyers - Many prospects touring through the home of a FSBO are not qualified. They may not even be in the market for a property. The problem for sellers is that you have no way to determine that; after all, what's needed is a showing.

Let's consider some less obvious issues FSBOS have to deal with

Pricing your Property - this is a critical first step in listing your home for sale. Advice from a licensed agent or an appraiser is essential. The process of evaluating will include an analysis of comparable sold and active listings.

Experience with the selling process - the transaction paper work  grows by the year. Many owners are quite capable of handling the transaction process. To others it can be seen to be a terribly daunting task.

Buyer participation - Most buyers - as much as 85% it is estimated in Calgary - prefer to work with an agent. The perception is that the seller pays the commission, so they have northing to lose. Buyers also want knowledgeable representation, especially in a market which is unfamiliar, or a price range they are not comfortable with. Also frustrating to buyers is the task of locating the prospective properties, unlike the convenience of using MLS.ca

Allocating the time - the majority of sellers are devoting their time to their employment and/or running their households. Selling a property is time consuming and distracting, and demanding. Patience is required in big bunches, especially with children part of the family.

I can make it a whole lot easier for a 'For Sale by Owner' who wants to save substantial commissions with...

FLAT FEE MLS

Increase your market exposure to maximize your selling price!

I will list your property on MLS at a flat fee of $599*. with Agency Representation.

Please click on the Calgary-fsbo.ca page for the details.

A selling fee, which is discretionary, must be offered to selling Realtors in order to list on MLS. Although as a FSBO you may be reluctant to offer a fee, consider that the marketing exposure for your property cannot be greater than MLS. Wouldn't you rather have several prospects as buyers as opposed to one or two? As an owner listed on MLS, you are under no obligation to accept any offer. I provide you with the all the tools to market and sell your home, but you exclusively manage your listing. Sell your home your Way! 

  *A minimal transaction fee is payable at closing if sold by an agent.