Do It Yourself

“If you want something done right, do it yourself.” – My Dad

Did your Dad ever say that to you? I bet he did!! We understand that some folks want to go it alone when it comes to buying and/or selling property, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Our only suggestion is to secure some sound basic advice on the how’s, why’s, and wherefores before so doing. In certain circumstances, it is actually a prudent decision to make a first attempt at doing it yourself, although more from the seller’s side than the buyer’s side. We offer an affordable solution that will protect your interests and place you in a position to maximize your return should you choose to DIY!

Sellers, with a little help from a consultant in pricing, process, forms, and reasonable expectation setting, can successfully maneuver through the FSBO landscape. However, if you are selling FSBO and have a broker/agent on the other end of the transaction that has the experience that you do not, you will best be served by at least having a seasoned consultant that can guide you through the offer/counteroffer process. In so doing, you have a valid check and balance system that can provide you the comfort you need in an otherwise stressful process.

Buyers, on the other hand, will only have access to other FSBO properties which we, in the business, typically refer to as “the blind leading the blind”. As such, they are better suited to engage a broker who can help them determine their needs, align them with a mortgage broker to determine how much they can afford, and set reasonable expectations as to what their money will buy. There is much they can do on their own after having consulted with and gotten direction from a seasoned consultant. Remember, if a buyer calls an agent/broker who has a house listed and asks that broker to show them the house, that broker most likely has a fiduciary responsibility to the SELLER and not to the buyer. That is not an enviable position for a buyer.

Whatever your choice as far as representation, our counsel would be to at least pay for an initial consultation and if that is enough to get you what you want than all’s well that ends well. Should you need additional help along the way, your initial consultation payment will be credited to whatever plan you choose.

Please see the tabs above for “Seller’s Resources” and “Buyer’s Resources” for additional information.