Should You Consider Selling Your Own Home?

Selling your own home sounds like a great way to save money. However, there are many pitfalls involved that you are probably unaware of.

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Today we are going to talk about selling your home on your own, commonly referred to as an FSBO (For Sale By Owner). It sounds like an enticing, easy, and inexpensive way of selling your home, but you are not seeing the whole picture. 

When it comes down to it, only 4% of FSBO homes listed result in successful sales. Meanwhile, 96% of FSBOs end up listing their home with an agent after their failed attempt.

Our team is here to support any avenue that you are considering as your neighborhood resource for over 30 years. We are here to answer any questions you have about selling your home on your own.

The reason most FSBO sellers end up hiring an agent is that they did not understand the work that went into the process before beginning it. Many also were unaware of the legal exposure that selling FSBO opens you up to. 

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96% of FSBO home sellers end up listing their home with an agent anyway.

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Another factor playing a role in all this is that homebuyers almost always work with an agent because the service of a buyer’s agent is free. Why would a buyer who is ready, willing, and able to buy want to deal with a homeowner directly when a Realtor is available for them?

If you have any more questions or if you are looking to buy or sell a home here in San Diego, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

San Diego Market Update for Spring 2018

The market is heating up in San Diego. Here’s what you need to know.

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We’ve got a quick market update for you today about the San Diego spring market. Spring is certainly the most popular time for homeowners to sell their homes. The inventory rises from about 2,000 homes in January to around 6,000 homes in June.

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We’re always happy to update you on current market conditions.

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We’re always here to help you by advising you on any last-minute fix-ups, update you with current market conditions, and help you with anything you need regarding real estate.

If you have any questions for us, don’t hesitate to reach out and give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Home Selling Tips for Pet Owners

If you’re selling a home and you have a pet, then we have some helpful tips to share with you today.

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A lot of people don’t initially consider their pets when it comes to buying or selling a home, but the reality is that most of us do have them and they are a factor. When selling a home with a pet or to potential buyers that have pets, consider these three things:

1. Not every buyer is a pet lover. If you have a pet and you’re trying to sell your home, it’s important to move the pet stuff out of the way as much as possible. Having your pet out of the home during showings is a good idea if it’s going to be stressful for them.

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You may not notice pet odors in your home, but buyers will.

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2. Pet owners don’t always notice pet odors. This is because we live in the home daily and don’t notice them. Buyers will notice these smells, so make sure you try to neutralize them as well as you can by deodorizing the furniture carpets and other areas where your pets spend a lot of time.

3. Set the house up to be pet-friendly. Even if you don’t have pets yourself, it never hurts to showcase how pet-friendly your home can be.

Those are just a few of the things you need to keep in mind when selling your home. If you have any questions for us or want us to go over anything for you in further detail, give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you.