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What’s Required to Sell a House Without a Realtor?

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Many FSBO sellers will purchase a pre-listing appraisal. The buyer’s lender will probably require their own appraisal as part of their loan approval process. Mortgage statement with payoff amount. Pre-inspection. A HomeLight survey of top agents revealed that 67% report that staged homes sell for 1% to 10% more.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in New Jersey

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Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. Murphy says some New Jersey towns offer full-day pre-K. She explains that people browsing online are prompted to click on links to obtain more information, schedule a showing, or get financing. Refinish hardwood floors. List your home online.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in South Carolina: A FSBO Guide

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Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. This is a critical stage because buyers become motivated to put in offers when visualizing themselves living there. Buyers may get pre-approved for a mortgage at the click of a button on a website, but might not have submitted the documentation.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Wisconsin: A Badger State FSBO Guide

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Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. Invest in an appraisal or pre-inspection. Brunette says FSBO listings in the state can attract these requests for seller-financing, but this may be an indicator that a buyer cannot afford a down payment or doesn’t qualify for traditional financing.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Alabama

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Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. Graham recommends staging the front porch “to give a visual for the potential buyers of seeing themselves in that home relaxing.” Lightly update with new light fixtures , faucets, or cabinet hardware. Refinish hardwood floors. See the next step!)

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How to Sell a House By Owner in West Virginia: A Mountain State FSBO Guide

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Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. However, cautions Raymond, “It’s a good start, but you also have to remember that the bank (financing a buyer’s loan) is going to do their own appraisal. You can’t sell it if people aren’t seeing it,” says Raymond, so showings are a critical stage.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Oregon: A Beaver State FSBO Guide

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Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. However, a pre-listing inspection can turn up issues of which you’re unaware, saving you time and money by handling any necessary repairs before a buyer enters the mix. Two big reasons for ‘sale fails’ are inspections and financing,” Knipe adds.

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