Disadvantages of Selling Your Home Without a Huntsville AL Real Estate Agent
Is it really that difficult to sell your home by yourself? It depends. Do you like to market, negotiate and fill out legal documents? If yes, you may prefer to sell your home without the help of a Huntsville AL real estate agent.
Before you make your decision, consider these three disadvantages of selling your home as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO):
- You may under-price or over-price your home. If you've overpriced your home, you won't get many interested buyers. When you drop the price of your home a few weeks later, you'll have missed the "new on the market" window of opportunity that brings in a lot of potential buyers. If you under-price your home, buyers will wonder what's wrong with it, and if it sells, you'll be leaving money on the table.
- You have to pay to market and advertise your home. When you sell your own house, you'll spend money on marketing and advertising costs including for sale signs, online ads, print ads in newspapers and real estate magazines, as well as the cost to be included in the MLS. When you hire a Huntsville AL real estate agent, they pay to market and advertise your home.
- You are responsible for all the legal paperwork needed to sell your home. This means you must know what paperwork is required by the state and how to fill it out correctly. If you fail to do this properly, it can delay the sale or even leave you open for a lawsuit down the line if something is wrong or missing.
If you determine that listing your home as a FSBO is not right for you right now, hire a Huntsville AL real estate agent to sell your home for you. Although you'll have to pay commission, it will save you time and effort (and maybe even money) in the long run.
If you've decided to hire a Huntsville AL real estate agent, I'd be honored to be interviewed for the job. Please give me a call me at 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free or by email at mike@movetohuntsville.com to schedule an interview.
Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.
Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future - Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family's move.