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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. You can also attract buyers with lots of pictures on the Internet and by staging your home appropriately. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more FSBO advice.

When you are selling a higher-priced home, the buyers you are dealing with are probably more experienced and won't be first-time home buyers. As experienced buyers, they know the process and might not need a real estate agent to walk them through the sale. When you list your home as FSBO, you can save money on the commission, but sellers still need to be willing to work with buyers' agents. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more FSBO advice from experienced FSBO sellers.

An experienced real estate attorney can usually help out with any real estate transaction, but a real estate attorney might be especially useful if you are selling your own home. When completing a FSBO sale, a real estate attorney can help protect you and make sure everything is done right, according to the law. Don't get tripped up on contracts and the legal aspect if you've already made a successful FSBO sale.

What should you do if selling your own home in a tough market is too difficult? Real estate agents and sellers across the country are having a tough time, but you may have more options if you're selling your own home. Consider renting your home on a short-term basis to business travelers. Lowering your listing price is also an option if you're willing to give up profit for the sale. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more FSBO help.

If using a real estate agent hasn't worked to sell your home, try listing your home as "For Sale By Owner," and take control of your home sale. An experienced FSBO seller says he likes selling his own home, because he is in charge of the home sale. His home is the only listing he has, and he thinks he will work harder to convince the buyer, rather than moving to the next listing. Take charge of your home sale with FSBO, if real estate agents haven't worked out for you.

Many times, the reason a house sells is circumstance -- having the right house for the right buyers at the right time. Former real estate agents and experienced for sale by owner sellers share some of their tips. If you have the skills to be able to sell your own home, you can save yourself a hefty commission.

When you are selling your own home, don't feel like you have to have an open house every weekend to sell your home. Focus more on Internet marketing to get people to see your FSBO home. Post your listing on the MLS, and on other sites like FSBO.com and make sure you come up on Google, Yahoo, and MSN searches. When selling your own home, take advantage of all the Internet resources and you can spend less time on traditional marketing techniques.

Should you add an MLS listing to your FSBO strategy? Real estate agents used to be the only people who could access the MLS, but now anyone can see it on the Internet. Adding an MLS listing increases the number of eyes that will see your home. When selling your own home through a site like FSBO.com, you can add an MLS package. You will still avoid paying most of the commission, but you may have to pay a commission to an agent who brings his or her buyers to your sale.

Without the help of an experienced real estate agent, how should you price your home to sell? Experienced FSBO sellers share some of their pricing advice. Compute your listing price based on your property tax bill. Compare your home value to similar properties on the market. If you're hoping to sell quickly, consider giving your buyer a lower price since you're not paying commission when you sell your own home. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more FSBO advice.

A good first impression can attract potential buyers even better than a low price. When you are selling your own home, make sure your house is in top selling condition. Clear away clutter, depersonalize , rearrange furniture, and make your home welcoming. However, if it's obviously a family home, don't be afraid to show a few photos, or have kids furniture. When selling, show off the best features of your home. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more home staging help.