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Selling Tutorial
Gain the knowledge and confidence necessary to market your property and manage your sale, while retaining the profits on your investment.
Sellers Forum
Have a question or advice regarding selling real estate property, then let your voice be heard!
How Much Can You Make?
Forget the savings - have you ever considered how much you can make as a For Sale By Owner?
Property Value Estimator
Before you sell, make sure you know the fair market value of your property. Order an inexpensive, comprehesive Comparable Market Analysis based on 20 nearby comparable properties.
How to Sell Your Home Without a Broker
The perfect companion for outlining the steps and process for selling on your own, as well as providing you with worksheets, template contracts, and tax forms.
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Is it worth the expense to use a real estate agent?
Real estate agents typically receive commissions between 5 and 7 percent of the
final sales price. The average sales price for a single-family home is $177,000 -
an average commission of $10,600. Keep in mind that agents are not attorneys, they
are simply middle-men, connecting you with the necessary
experts, as well as providing
some marketing exposure (while also marketing themselves in the process).
By selling your property yourself and with some smart
advertising, you could potentially
receive $10,000 more in profit from the sale by not using an agent. Think of the things
you could do with an additional $10,000:
- a down payment
- a deck on your next home
- other financial investments
- pay-off college loans
- buy a car
- a European vacation or cruise
So, who's more deserving of the $10,000 - an agent or you? After all it's your money, why give
it to someone else?
Last year, over 1 million homes were sold without an agent or broker.
That's 20% of all home sales in the U.S. Over 1 million sellers and
1 million buyers negotiated real estate without an agent - you can too!
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