Selling or buying a home on your own might seem straightforward — until it isn't. Here are the questions every FSBO seller eventually faces. If you're unsure about even one of them, a professional is worth far more than the commission you're hoping to save.
01 Can you afford to wait a year for your home to sell?
02 Are you comfortable showing your home to strangers?
03 Do you know how to price your home competitively?
04 What do you do when negotiations stall or fall apart?
05 Do you know how to properly execute a real estate contract?
06 Do you know which lenders offer the most competitive rates?
07 Do you know what a title company can and can't do for you?
08 Do you know what an escrow agreement is?
09 Do you know how prorations work at closing?
10 Does your home have lead-based paint — and do you know what to disclose?
11 Do you know what to look for when hiring a home inspector?
12 Does your home have Chinese drywall or mold issues?
13 Do you know every disclosure required by Florida law?
