Sunday, June 9, 2013

For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Part 2

Reason # 2.


So, What is the second reason I believe people want to sell their homes by themselves?


The Enemy!  Somehow people have gotten this idea that Realtors are the enemy, you know we are salespeople.  I am with you, I HATE high pressure sales people.  If I am unfortunate enough to get caught by one on the phone the conversation quickly ends if they fail to understand what “NO” means.  It also quickly ends if they fail to realize that I do not want or need their product or service.  But every once in a while I hear them out, especially if they have what I need or want.


1.  Well, first off most Realtors are not your enemy.  Most of us enjoy or jobs, are actually trying to help and are really happy when we can help you meet your goals.  Many of us develop long lasting friendships with our clients.  We have families of our own, have kids, go to church, like to read, fish, hunt, surf, play video games, argue politics, go on hikes, watch sports, juice for lunch and eat cake after dinner.  You see we are pretty much normal.  We work hard, pay our bills, vote etc. etc.  I have been on the phone with some people who I thought would have killed me if they could have jumped through the phone.  Hey, you have a home too sell..that’s what I do for a living..just trying to help out here.


2.  We get paid –Yes we do.  I can honestly say that I have made some good money and have worked easily 60+ (that may be on the low side) hours per week while doing so.  The facade of agents “raking” in the dough while sitting on the beach is for the most part just that…a facade.  I would hope that you also get paid at your job.  I would also guess that you don’t consistently have friends, family members or complete strangers asking you to do your work for less every time you turn around:)  Feast or famine it is, broker fees, taxes, marketing, business expenses etc. etc.  You see we are, like many of you, just trying to run a business.  Unfortunately that does take $$.  As was mentioned in the last post the right agent can be invaluable to you if you need to sale your home.  So, please do not throw us all under the bus just for making a living.


3.  Realtors can offer you years of knowledge when you need to sell.  Many of us have learned through the school of hard knocks.  For many starting in Real Estate was no picnic but something we have stuck with because we enjoy the work.  I have been in Real Estate over 8 years, have listed and sold hundreds of homes.  When I call you it really is because I can and want to help.  I can assure you though most of us are not the enemy.  Many agents have a wealth of knowledge, really want to help you out and are more than happy to see you meet those goals.  That commission check, although necessary for us to run our businesses, is not always the reason we do what we do.


Thinking about selling yourself or already have your home on the market and are frustrated with the results.  Give me a call (623-853-6644), I have helped many FSBO sellers sell their homes.





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