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For Sale by Owner Properties - Many Advantages to the Homebuyer

For sale by owner properties, also known as FSBOs, can be bargains for investors for several reasons. The seller can charge less because they're not paying a real estate agent to list the house. In addition, any work that needs to be done on the house can be used as bargaining points to bring the price down further. Another advantage to properties directly from the owner is that they're not going to get as much traffic as properties listed with real estate agencies. After awhile, FSBO properties often come down even further in price when the owner becomes more desperate to sell.

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For Sale by Owner Properties with the Greatest Potential

  • Properties being sold by the owner often need some cosmetic touches or light renovation work done. Make a list of what needs to be done and use that list to negotiate a better price on the property. If you suspect that home need serious work, hire a professional to give you a written estimate. Reconsider those properties that will be too expensive to repair.
  • Sometimes homes for sale by owner are overpriced because the seller is too emotionally attached and overvalues the property. Just because you won't meet their price doesn't mean that the next person will either. Wait for the seller to come down in price, or find more suitable properties.
  • For the same reason, these homes sometimes need a decor makeover, something the seller hasn't even considered because they just love it the way it is. As the potential investor, be firm about the costs that will be involved in modernizing the home. Use them to negotiate a better price.
  • For your own protection, don't hesitate to have your own attorney review any paperwork prepared by the sellers.

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