Photos Are The New Curb Appeal
For sale by owner sellers have a bad habit of using less than amazing photos in their online ads with the mindset of “they’ll get the idea.” It doesn’t work. Buyers are pickier than ever, and with high inventory levels in a buyers market, you’ve got to make sure your first impression leaves a lasting impression. There are two... Read More
How To Use A Group Legal Plan When Selling By Owner
Despite the fact that group legal plans have been around for years, many people have never heard of them. Perhaps it’s because they are often used as part of an employee benefit package (i.e. medical, dental, legal). Still as an individual, anyone can sign up for a legal plan separate from an employee benefit program. Budget around $20-$30 a month... Read More
5 Mistakes Sellers Make When Showing Their Home
Like any industry, there are things that people do all the time that show up as a pattern to those that work in the industry. Avoid being labeled by industry pro’s as a rookie or a newbie by being aware of some of the common mistakes home sellers make when they show their own homes. 1. Talking Too Much There’s a reason that agents ask the home... Read More
FSBO Help: Be Careful Who You Listen To
Before putting a home on the market, most sellers consult with people they trust to help them price their home. What some people don’t consider is that their trusted advisors may have outside motives that influence their advice. Sometimes advisors appear knowledgeable and confident when offering a FSBO help, but in reality, lack the qualifications to... Read More
How To Sell Your Home Without An Agent
Home sellers have different reasons for wanting to sell their own home. Most want to save money, some have had a bad experience with an agent. The reason doesn’t matter. If you want to sell your home without an agent, you need to know it’s not difficult as long as you can keep your emotions out of it and stick with tried and true marketing strategies.... Read More
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Buyers love photos and full color graphics. Learn how to leverage your time and create beautiful full color ads you can post on classified ad websites such as Craigslist. It’s easy. This training video will take you step by step through the process.If you are enrolled and logged in as a member with By Owner University, you’ll have an extra option... Read More
Real Estate Flyers: Should You Use Them?
I had no idea there wasn’t universal agreement in the agent world about the use of flyers on yard signs. When we sold our first home by owner back in 1998 my biggest concern about flyers was keeping the sprinkler from hitting the box and smearing our ink jet printed papers. We were standing next to our for sale sign outside our home with a real estate... Read More
The Pricing Trick That Impresses Buyers
“How did you get your asking price?” Almost every person that came through our home asked us. It was a fair question. When buyers look at homes that are sold by owner, they may wonder how fair or accurate your pricing is. If they have been looking at homes for any length of time, they will be “mini experts” in their price range.... Read More
For Sale By Owner Sample Course
Get a sample of our course material by signing up for a free mini course. You’ll receive 5 emails over 5 days with in-depth information on how to sell your home faster using the internet. Just use the signup form in the top right corner of the page to get started. Lesson One will be sent immediately after you confirm your subscription. Sign up... Read More
