Let’s face it. Selling a home outside the traditional method using an agent is hard work, especially in this market. Heck, right now selling a home using a real estate agent is hard work. The vast number of buyers are working with agents, and there are so many homes available within the Multiple Listing Service that agents tend to look at, or even be aware of FSBO properties last.

What can you do? Make sure your home stands out to anyone who sees it! Start with the 1st impression…how does your home look from the street. There isn’t a lot you can do on a short term for the neighborhood, but you can ensure your home’s exterior is neat, tidy and inviting. Next, what happens when the prospect comes through the door; place yourself in a buyer’s shoes and critically analyze what you see. Does it make sense, and think staging as you evaluate. Usually dramatic changes can be made to a visitor’s impression just by getting rid of things within view. Some ’stuff’ we may really like handy may actually be seen by a buyer as a negative, so if necessary, rent a storage unit and thin out what is presently in the rooms of your home.

Check the Internet. There are plenty of websites available with helps. Even try mine: www.OregonFSBOCoach.com There are lots of resource tools and links and there is no obligation. I don’t even know who uses it unless the visitor decides to register for advanced information, such as a weekly review of comparable properties (Actives, Sale Pendings, and Solds), or automatic updates of the competition. To send those I need an email address…