For Sale By Owner

For sale by owner is a term used to describe when a home owner sells his own property, without hiring a real estate agent. Selling a home through the for sale by owner process may save you money on the real estate commission but it can also be more risky and time consuming. Many web sites now offer to help home owners selling their home through a for sale by owner process. Learn about the pros and cons of for sale by owner here.

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Purchasing For Sale By Owner Land Starts With Offer To Purchase Contract

Added March 17, 2009 by Ilyce R. Glink

When making a for-sale-by-owner real estate purchase, it's important to have a real estate attorney who can assist you in the process and put together an "offer to purchase" contract. An attorney can ensure that the proper information is included in an offer to purchase contract. The attorney will provide legal advice about the offer to purchase contract and navigate other concerns when purchasing real estate that is for sale by owner.

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Selling Your Own Home (FSBO)

April 20, 2009

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What does it take to sell your own home and what should you do first? You're responsible for both the seller's and the agent's duties. The most important this is to make sure your pricing is comparable to others in the neighborhood. Set a good listing price and you will attract buyers to the table…

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