Selling your own property

TheProfessor · 12-27-2015, 11:15 AM

You need a local attorney.

I sold two homes - at different times - by myself. One at a time of course.

Both I had enlisted a local real estate agent.
In RE contract you can have option of selling yourself.

I advertised in all local newspapers. Today you would also advertise online. I had my own open house. Multiple days.

All can be time consuming. There can be a lot of lookers who have zero interest in buying. Folks with just extra time and just like to look.
Sold houses by my own open house - a walk in.

Ask your attorney about deposits. As I had two offers withdrawn and refunded deposit. Long before any house inspection. They couldn't get financing or just changed their mind.

Not for the faint of heart. That is why most hire a real estate agent. Although most will state a standard commission. That number can vary.

Might be a good idea to hire a home inspection yourself to know what other home inspectors will point out.

Again, most hire a professional real estate agent because of all of the time and hassle.
Are you prepared to show home to people who have zero interest and just like to look at houses? Take all valuables out of home for sale.

Good Luck.

12-27-2015, 11:15 AM	#2
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 17 Thanked 349 Times in 211 Posts	You need a local attorney. I sold two homes - at different times - by myself. One at a time of course. Both I had enlisted a local real estate agent. In RE contract you can have option of selling yourself. I advertised in all local newspapers. Today you would also advertise online. I had my own open house. Multiple days. All can be time consuming. There can be a lot of lookers who have zero interest in buying. Folks with just extra time and just like to look. Sold houses by my own open house - a walk in. Ask your attorney about deposits. As I had two offers withdrawn and refunded deposit. Long before any house inspection. They couldn't get financing or just changed their mind. Not for the faint of heart. That is why most hire a real estate agent. Although most will state a standard commission. That number can vary. Might be a good idea to hire a home inspection yourself to know what other home inspectors will point out. Again, most hire a professional real estate agent because of all of the time and hassle. Are you prepared to show home to people who have zero interest and just like to look at houses? Take all valuables out of home for sale. Good Luck.