iSpeakFSBO

In this episode I talk about a scenario where a for sale by owner is absolutely crushing a real estate agent selling their townhome in the same community.

There are many ways to find a buyer. You don't want to limit yourself to just one. In this episode I talk about 6 different ways to find buyers for your house.

In this episode I talk about what ends up costing most FSBOs the most money and it's not what you think.

In this episode I talk about three effective pricing strategies that you can use to price your own home.

In this episode o talk about the three main areas of negotiation during a home sale. Learn what they are and how to prepare for them.

In this episode I interview a lender about the different type of loan programs, what questions a seller should ask their buyers lender and we get some great advice on completing a sale.

In this episode I talk about how fear can take your hard earned equity from you. The real estate industry would have you believe that the only way to sell a house is by paying a high commission. That's simply not true and I share why.

In this episode I talk about the two different strategies for showing your home.

In this episode I talk about how days on market affect your sales price and how to avoid being on the market for too long.

In this episode I talk about some of the key ways that you can stay safe during your home sale and also keep your property secure.

In this episode I talk about how you assess whether or not selling to an investor is a good decision for you.

In this episode I talk about how to price and outdated home. Should you price it cut the top end of the market, should you price it according to what it's going to take to update the home or should you price it according to what the market wants?

This is a heavy hitting episode. I talk about what the real estate industry at large is encouraging when it comes to buyer agent fees.

In this episode I talk about an experience I had that cost me an 1100% markup! The same principle is true in real estate.

In this episode I talk about whether or not you will sell your house for less because you are an FSBO. I also share with you how to not sell for less if you are an FSBO.

In this episode I talk about how long an FSBO listing will stay on the market and how to decrease that time.

In this episode I answer the question of whether or not you should hire a real estate attorney.

In this episode I talk about an agents typical day and the hours they might spend on the various things they work on in a day..

In this episode I talk about the facts vs the fiction on what really happens for a FSBO. There's some juicy ones in here!

In this episode I give some recommendations on tools you can use when it comes to helping get paperwork signed. They will help you leverage your time and make your life a whole lot easier.

In this episode I talk about the best way to prepare for the appraisal. There's nothing worse than going through the process, getting a contract and then having the appraisal cause problems. See what you can do to help make the appraisal process easier on you.

In this episode I talk about how to deal with pushy agents. There are four things you can do and three of them you've likely never heard of before.

In this episode I talk about the strategy you can use to win in a bidding war without overpaying. It's simple yet very powerful and has helped my past clients save thousands and thousands of dollars.

In this episode I talk about how and why you want to incentivize a buyer. This strategy is effective in saving even more money and it helps you stand out from the crowd.

We live in a great country and it's because of those who have gone before us to make this country great. To all the men and women, who now, in the past and those in the future who will serve. Thank you for your service.

In this episode I interview Curtis who shares some simple ways he saved $41,000 in commissions by using some easy to implement marketing to sell his home without any agents involved.

In this episode I talk about how home warranties help you as a seller and several ways they can be used to incentivize buyers, especially unrepresented buyers.

In this episode I talk about how to use Facebook ads to promote your home sale, specifically the three ads you should run, when you should run them and how much it should cost.

In this episode I talk about some potential reasons the DOJ is investigating MLSs.

In this episode I interview Stacy, a busy working mom of 2 who successfully sold her home in Nampa Idaho and is now selling her second home on her own in Lehi Utah. She shares some of her frustrations, they aren't what you think they are, and some of her insight on what's helped make her and her husband successful selling their own homes without hiring an agent.

In this episode I talk about not overthinking the sale of a home. There are 4 steps every homeowner needs to take to sell on their own and I cover them in this podcast.

In this episode I talk about the reasons you want an unrepresented buyer for your home.

In this episode I talk about how real estate commissions will impact your next mortgage. It's a larger impact than you think.

In this episode I talk about the words to avoid and the things that trigger a buyers reaction.

In this episode I talk about how to troubleshoot a transaction from start to finish. What you should be on the lookout for and how to make the adjustments.

In this episode I talk about our furry family members and the best ways to deal with them during the showing stage of selling your home.

In this episode I talk about the costs of selling on your own. It's really not that much and I go over the specifics of what you can expect.

The most successful real estate agents have a plan when they sell a home. They know how they are going to prepare the home, market the home, negotiate a contract and close the deal. When you know the plan you can be just as successful selling your home on your own.

In this episode I talk about a simple strategy when buyers come asking for a discounted price on the property.

In this episode I talk about the things you need to do leading up to and after closing. They are simple items but often times can be overlooked so it's important to mention them here for you.

In this episode I talk about real estate scams in general and how to avoid losing money. These are simple principles that will keep you safe throughout your sale.

In this episode I talk about what you pay for when you choose to hire an agent.

In this episode I talk about some of the most common mistakes made by those working in the real estate industry and home owners who choose to sell their homes on their own.

In this episode we hear from Jonathan from Georgia. He shares with us some of his successes and experiences selling his own home and a family investment property. He's just getting ready to put another home on the market on his own again.

In this episode I speak with David from El Paso, Texas on how he's been successful selling his own homes. He shares his insight and experiences along with some good pointers on what you can do on your own.

In this episode I talk about the actual time it takes for each part of the transaction.

In this episode I talk about why homes are commodities rather than unique products. I also talk about how home sellers can overcome that commodity tag and have their home stand out in a sea of noise.

Today we talk about accountability in real estate sales and how it can impact you.

In this episode I talk about how earnest money is handled, how much it should be, where it should be deposited and how it can be refunded to the buyer.

In this episode I talk about some of the best ways to freely market your house that won't take a lot of your time. Remember, it's about getting your home in front of as many people as possible, not how much you invest to market it.

In this episode I talk about understanding buyer motives and how those motives impact you as the seller.