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Should you sell your house ‘For Sale By Owner’?
An FSBO home sale with We Buy Ugly Houses® can give you convenience and control.
Whether you want a bigger home, to move closer to friends and family, or to relocate for a job, there are many reasons why you may choose to sell your house with a real estate agent. But you don’t necessarily need an agent to sell your Tucson house. You also have the option to sell FSBO.
According to data provided by Real Estate Witch, 1 out of 4 home sellers has tried to sell FSBO at least once. But should you sell your house FSBO?
If you’re looking for a more controlled home sale, you may want to know what it means to sell FSBO, how that works, and how you can get a direct home sale with We Buy Ugly Houses®.
What does it mean to sell FSBO?
Pronounced “fizz-bow,” FSBO (for sale by owner) means to sell a house in a direct home sale, without the assistance of a broker or a real estate agent. When selling FSBO, you are responsible for the entire process, from listing and marketing your home to showcasing and negotiating with potential buyers.
You’d also need to handle the legal paperwork and complete closing. Many sellers opt to hire a real estate attorney to review legal documents and assist with the closing process, though it’s not required in Arizona. Here at We Buy Ugly Houses® in Tucson, we help homeowners who want to sell without a real estate agent.
The process of selling FSBO
- Prepare your house to sell: First, you need to get your property in proper shape. This includes making repairs and renovations, as well as cleaning and decluttering.
- Set your home price: After your Tucson house is prepared, you will want to set a competitive price. This can be done using local market comps (comparable home sales) and by getting a pre-listing appraisal.
- List your house: Once you’ve priced your property, you’ll put it up for sale. This can be done by listing your house on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), posting on sites like Zillow, using your own network, and even posting yard signs. You may want to consider hiring professional staging and marketing companies to help make your listing more attractive.
- Showings and negotiations: Once your home is on the market, it’s time to start showing it to potential buyers. You will be in charge of any negotiations.
- Close your sale: Once you’ve found your buyer, it’s time for the final steps of your sale. This is the part where the final documents are signed, and you provide any necessary disclosures. You may want to hire a real estate attorney for assistance during this step.
Make sure you have the necessary paperwork for selling for sale by owner, including:
- 2 forms of ID
- Copy of purchase and sale agreement (plus any addendums)
- Closing statement
- Signed deed
- Bill of sale
- Affidavit of title
- Disclosure documents
You may also need additional documents, depending on your selling situation.
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Considerations when selling FSBO
When you sell FSBO, you need to factor in the benefits and drawbacks that may affect your sale.
Pros of selling ‘For Sale By Owner’:
- Control over your sale: When someone else is in charge of showing your home to buyers, you may get a few surprise visits. When you sell FSBO, you get to manage your listing and control your sale price. You’re also in charge of scheduling open houses and private tours.
- Avoid paying seller commissions: For sale by owner lets you avoid hiring a real estate agent to assist you with your home sale. That means you won’t need to pay any commissions to your agent because you won’t have one.
Cons of selling ‘For Sale By Owner’:
- Unavoidable selling costs: For sale by owner means that you handle every aspect of your home sale. You will need to consider home repair and typical home-selling costs. You may need to pay for cleaners, staging, marketing, and possibly even temporary housing during your sale. If your buyer has an agent, you will most likely be paying their agent’s commission. In fact, 75% of all sellers who sell FSBO will still need to pay the buyer’s real estate commission, as per a published report on buyer and seller profiles from the National Association of Realtors®.
- Potential liability: You probably don’t sell a house too often, and lack of experience or familiarity with the process can result in costly mistakes that could derail your home sale. Every step of the process and required documentation is necessary for a successful sale, so it’s important to be vigilant and thorough.
With We Buy Ugly Houses®, you can get control over your sale without paying seller commissions, and you don’t need to worry about exorbitant upfront selling costs or opening yourself up to liability. Our offers are typically under market value in exchange for speed and convenience.
Chad [We Buy Ugly Houses franchisee] was friendly and much more helpful then he had to be! I was amazed at the ease of the whole process!
Krysti B. (TUCSON, Arizona) • 6/7/2023
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Sell your house FSBO in Tucson.
When you want to sell your Tucson house for sale by owner, but you don’t want any of the drawbacks, you can work with We Buy Ugly Houses®. We’re America’s #1 home buyer*, and with our 3-step home-buying process, we can take you from offer to closing quickly, sometimes in as little as 3 weeks!
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You sell directly to us. That means absolutely no expensive real estate agent commissions.
Close on your timeline
Avoid the hassle of showings and open houses. We can close as quickly, or as slowly, as you want.
We pay all typical closing costs, and never charge commissions or hidden fees. When you sell your house to We Buy Ugly Houses® in Tucson, you get to:
- Avoid paying seller or buyer commissions.
- Receive guidance from real estate professionals.
Reach out to us today for a free, no-obligation consultation toward a fast offer.
*Based on the number of houses purchased compared to other franchise-based home-buying companies.
This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.
