This week, Jennifer and Brian talk about For Sale by Owner (FSBO) properties. What do they think about people trying to sell their own house?

Husband and wife Real Estate Team Brian and Jennifer Frost discuss everything you want to know about buying, selling, investing and owning property.

Topics discussed include:

Jennifer and Brian talk about what they’ve been up to

What are the reason people try to sell their own houses?

Is the seller actually saving money by not paying a commission?

Statistically, FSBO homes sell for less money than homes marketed by a professional

The number of FSBOs has been dropping over time

Selling the home yourself will require a significant amount of time

It can be very aggravating to have to deal with all the calls and appointments to see your home

People selling their homes often do not price the house appropriately

What kind of buyer is going to look at FSBOs?

Homeowners are not the best at showing their own home given their emotional attachment

Agents generally have better negotiation skills than the average homeowner

What methods do FSBOs use to market their houses?

In a seller’s market, it is critical to market the property widely

When you list your FSBO, you’ll be inundated with calls from realtors

Sometimes, people decide to sell on their own because of a bad experience with a previous real estate agent

If you are selling yourself, you need to be aware of the local laws

For more information about real estate appraisal, check out Real VALUE Appraisal’s website at realvalueservices.com

If you’re buying or selling real estate, contact Jennifer at www.bestmovesearch.com

Spouses Talking Houses is recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and is part of The United Podcast Network.

Music used with permission of Eric Lindberg. The theme music is Punkinseed from the album Rich Enough by The Eric Lindberg Trio. It’s available for purchase at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ericlindbergtrio1

Jennifer and Brian are licensed to practice real estate in NH and MA. Brian is also a certified general appraiser in NH. They are not lawyers, accountants, home inspectors or therapists. Real estate customs and rules may be different in your area. Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated. The Realtor name is trademarked to members of the National Association of Realtors. If you are currently under contract with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation. Views expressed on this podcast by Jennifer may not be shared by Brian and vice versa, nor are they the views of Keller Williams Realty.