FSBO homes

[starr]

I have a question for any who has bought/sold a home FSBO. Am I suposed to walk them through or let them look by themselves. I would imagine if they had a realtor I would let the realtor walk them around. I have someone coming tonight so any help would be good. TIA.

 

[aps45819]

I have a question for any who has bought/sold a home FSBO. Am I suposed to walk them through or let them look by themselves. I would imagine if they had a realtor I would let the realtor walk them around. I have someone coming tonight so any help would be good. TIA.

I would keep an eye on any stranger wandering thru my home that was not escorted by a licensed realtor.

Is there some web place that has listings for FSBO homes?

 

[suzeQ]

When we looked at FSBO homes, the owner gave us a quick tour, so we would know basically the layout of the house. He usually pointed out special features that we might not notice, then excused himself, either to the garage or outside and invited us to look around on our own. It is a little uncomfortable for everyone concerned if the prospective buyers are opening closets/cabinets, etc. Find something to do so it doesn't look like you are just waiting for them to inspect the house. Good luck.

 

[crabcake]

I know if I had someone standing over my shoulder every two seconds while I was looking at a house I might buy, I'd be slightly put off by it. But at the same time, I understand your inclination to 'keep an eye on them'.

I'd just make sure you had all your valuables locked away some place safe, and try to give them as much space possible while keeping your presence 'known'.

 

[starr]

Is there some web place that has listings for FSBO homes?

We listed the house in the classified section.

I agree that hovering isn't a good idea. Just be around for questions i guess.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

Give them a quick tour, then let them examine the house for themselves. 9/10 times they won't be digging into cabinets, closets, pantries, etc. if you're over their shoulder. Provide "flyers" of your home for interested persons to take with them.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

Also, as a precaution and time-saving expense, invite them (by appointment) with a pre-approved letter from their lender first. It'll save headache and hassle if you get multiple contracts.

 

[Sassygirl]

We listed the house in the classified section.

I agree that hovering isn't a good idea. Just be around for questions i guess.

I wouldn't hover either, give them time alone to discuss things and the option to view each room more then once. Just be near by for questions like you said.

Good luck!

 

[jeneisen]

I bought my house FSBO and the way it worked was they walked us around and pointed things out but then let us walk around. We really only looked in closets, which really is expected. The owners were great about it and we even went back a second time to look at the house before we made an offer.

 

[K_Jo]

What's an FSBO home?

 

[RoseRed]

What's an FSBO home?

For Sale By Owner.

 

[jazz lady]

What's an FSBO home?

For Sale By Owner - no realtors involved.

 

[K_Jo]

For Sale By Owner.

TYVM.

 

[K_Jo]

For Sale By Owner - no realtors involved.

TYVM2.

 

[Gooseneck]

I have a question for any who has bought/sold a home FSBO. Am I suposed to walk them through or let them look by themselves. I would imagine if they had a realtor I would let the realtor walk them around. I have someone coming tonight so any help would be good. TIA.

Good luck, Starr.

 

[starr]

Well I had two people come today. One really liked the house but there is no room for his dump trucks (I could have told him that). The other really liked it and wanted to put down a deposit. She came back a second time to show her kids.

 

[remaxrealtor]

Well I had two people come today. One really liked the house but there is no room for his dump trucks (I could have told him that). The other really liked it and wanted to put down a deposit. She came back a second time to show her kids.

Here are a couple of good tips for a FSBO:

DON'T let ANYONE you don't know wander around your home, escorted or not. Set up appointments and get some information (a prequalification letter from a lender is a start), make it clear that you are doing your homework. No possible sale of a house is worth the potential problems that can arise.

If they are genuinely interested in the house, they'll want to cooperate with you. Ask them to provide you with a current copy of their credit report.

Make sure you research the necessary Maryland and Federal forms that are REQUIRED in any transfer of property. Be careful to protect yourself, Realtors aren't the only ones who have to provide these forms to potential purchasers.

Good Luck!!!!!