Even if a simple sign in your yard did produce a buyer knocking on your door, how will you handle the following questions:
"How does your home compare to others like it in Alpharetta, Suwanee or Duluth?"
"How did you arrive at the price you're asking?"
"Can you help me with financing?"
"If I make an offer, who will draw up the paperwork?"
"Why aren't you using a REALTOR®? Is it because you're asking too much?"
"Since you aren't using a REALTOR®, we can take their fee right off the top, right?"
Selling your home is one of the most important financial transactions you will make in your life. Don't take risks. Selling your home is nothing like selling a car. Every home is different, and every homebuyer wants to offer you as little as possible. How do you determine the real market value?
Almost all homes are sold using a REALTOR®. As a top real estate professional, it is my job to help you negotiate with all those buyers who want something for nothing. Not to mention preparing your home for sale, marketing it locally in Alpharetta, Suwanee or Duluth and even across the country, and guiding you through the complex paperwork and pitfalls of inspections and closing. Make sure you are really ready to handle all of that before putting that sign into the front yard. Mistakes can be very expensive.
Remember: Buyers want to offer you as close to nothing as possible! While that "For Sale By Owner" sign might sound like a good idea, it usually means a different thing to buyers: "Try to steal this one."
If you must try to sell your own home, at least let me give you some idea of its true market value. Now more than ever it's extremely important to be as realistic as possible with your list price. Give me some information about your home, and I'll do a quick Comparative Market Analysis and let you know what I feel it is worth. I'll also describe, as an experienced, top Alpharetta, Duluth and Suwanee REALTOR®, how I would market your property. This is a free, no obligation service to you.