Selling for sale by owner sounds simple: no agent, no commission, keep it all. In practice, the commission you save is often spent on pricing mistakes, marketing that misses, and negotiation errors. Kelly helps FSBO sellers who decide they need backup before the deal slips away.
The hidden costs of going it alone
- Pricing: one wrong number can cost more than any commission
- Exposure: buyers shop the MLS first, and FSBOs are not on it
- Legal and contract basics: mistakes here are expensive
- Negotiation: offers, inspections, appraisals, and concessions are a full-time job
- Time: fielding calls and showings while living your life
When to bring in a pro
If your FSBO has gone quiet, if a buyer's agent is circling with a lowball, or if the paperwork is starting to feel heavy, that is the moment to call. A 1% listing fee is often less than the money an experienced agent saves you on the first negotiation.
The honest pitch
Kelly is happy to look at your FSBO and tell you straight: whether the price is right, what the marketing is missing, and what a full-service 1% listing would include. If you do not need him, he will tell you that too.
Selling FSBO and want an honest second set of eyes? Send Kelly the details and get a straight answer.
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Kelly Wheeler, the Real Estate Ninja, is a Clermont FL Realtor with eXp Realty (SL3352000). He works with buyers and sellers across Central Florida, from Clermont to Winter Garden to Davenport.