When you find the house of your dreams, you likely want to sell your current home as quickly as possible, so you don’t have a second real estate mortgage. While only a small percentage of home sellers opt to do it themselves, it is possible to list your property on your own and make a successful "For sale by owner" (FSBO) transaction. To learn more, review the guide below on how to sell your home without an agent.

How Does the Process Work?

While many of the home sale process pieces look the same whether you are working with an agent or flying solo, the main differentiator is the listing process. Homes that a real estate agent represents are listed on a system known as the local MLS, or "multiple listing service." This marketplace allows agents to browse the available listings for their buyers and is only free to licensed real estate agents. 

As an FSBO seller, you will be responsible for all marketing and advertising, but there are free sites online where you can list the home or pay a small fee to join an MLS site. The selling price will also need to be determined and set by you, which will require some due diligence and research on your local real estate market. Lastly, you're responsible for setting up open houses and providing walk-throughs for potential buyers.

What Are the Benefits?

Having complete control over the entire home selling process means you can dedicate as much or as little time as you feel is necessary. While you are still responsible for paying any of the buyer's agent commissions, you won't have to pay any real estate agent commissions or fees from the selling side. 

Many people opt for FSBO if they know the buying party and want to eliminate the middleman.  In this case, the sales process can go much quicker than if you have listed with a real estate agent, making everything more convenient for both sides of the deal.

If you want to sell your home as quickly as possible without having to worry about paying an agency, contact Bo Mason Buys Homes in Kennesaw, GA. As a cash buyer, Bo will offer you a fair price and take your home in as-is condition, eliminating the need to make your house market-ready. To learn more, call Bo today at (678) 658-2873 to schedule a consultation.