| Let us face it, just about anyone that owns a home | | | | to sell a house yourself, how are you getting the word |
| has thought seriously about doing all the work him or | | | | out beyond the sign in your yard. |
| herself when it comes time to put it on the market. It is | | | | Do you fully understand all the legal ramifications that |
| not like the old days when people hung onto their | | | | go into buying and selling a home? For example do |
| homes for thirty years or more. Now the average | | | | you know what title insurance is and who pays for it? |
| person owns at least several houses during their | | | | Do you know what a seller disclosure statement is? |
| lifetimes. With all the Arizona home buying and selling | | | | How about Occupancy? There are hundreds more |
| taking place, FSBO probably sounds like a great idea. | | | | terms to be aware of. |
| Skip all those commission pay outs. After all, how hard | | | | Can you really look at your home objectively? You are |
| can it be? The answer is, sometimes very hard indeed. | | | | so used to seeing its flaws that you may not even |
| There are a number of reasons why you should use a | | | | notice them anymore. That is where a good real |
| real estate agent and mortgage broker or loan officer | | | | estate agent comes in. They look at your house from |
| to help you buy or sell your Arizona home. There are | | | | top to bottom, inside and out, and see it through |
| too many to list here, but this is the short list: | | | | unbiased eyes. They can tell you what must be fixed, |
| Owners tend to overvalue their homes. They take a | | | | what you can let go, and what a realistic price is warts |
| look at their neighborhood, think of a price, and then | | | | and all. |
| raise it. Most potential buyers will not even tour your | | | | The other thing to note is that you may pay lower |
| home if they think the price is too high and you do not | | | | fees to sell your Arizona home and buy another. The |
| have a professional to step in and help. | | | | real estate industry is more competitive than ever with |
| Your time is not your own anymore. With an agent, | | | | so much activity going on. In some instances, a good |
| you just keep your house tidy and they can show | | | | real estate agent may be willing to lower their |
| your home while you are out. If you are selling it | | | | commission. It certainly does not hurt to ask. |
| yourself, be prepared for drop-ins and calls any time of | | | | As for mortgages for Arizona homes, the same holds |
| the day or night. | | | | true. A solid lender will work with you to find the best |
| People doing a FSBO tend to forget the importance of | | | | possible terms for your circumstances. So do yourself |
| advertising and being listed with the Multiple Listing | | | | a favor and hire professionals and you will be glad you |
| Service (MLS). When you use professionals these | | | | did. |
| services are included in the package. If you are trying | | | | |