Can You Sell Your Viera, Florida Home as a For Sale By Owner?

I have never heard anyone say I am going to sell my home myself because I like the process especially meeting strangers and arranging my schedule so I can be here to let them in my house!

Nope, the most obvious answer is to save the real estate commission and get more money in their pocket.

There is a misconception that all one must do to sell their home is put a sign up out front, get a contract and collect a check.

I have spoken with more than a few for sale by owner veterans who will never do that again!

My purpose is not to convince anyone to choose a real estate agent and not go the for sale by owner route.

My purpose is to outline what is involved in the process of selling a Brevard County, Florida home and, once armed with all the information, allow a homeowner to make an informed decision about the next step.

First things first....just some questions:

• Why you are selling?  What is your end game?  Do you have a timeline to meet?  
• Is there a mortgage payoff that must be met?
• Will you be buying another home in the area? 
• If so, do you need to look now before you sell?  With a limited inventory of move in ready homes in Brevard County it and a typical closing of 45 days minimum there may not be enough time to sell and close on a new home without temporary accommodations.  Do you really want to move twice?
• Do you understand how to really set a "for sale" price?  It is not what you think your home is worth...really.
• Do you have the time to arrange appointments and accommodate prospective buyer schedules?
• Are you comfortable with allowing strangers into your home with you family?
• Do you understand the process well enough to know what to expect with an offer and the "contingencies" such as inspections and financing?

If you are comfortable with the above questions and answers then you may be a candidate for a FSBO sale. 

If you are hesitant in any way about selling your Viera, Florida home as a FSBO, give me a call.  I would be happy to discuss the process and even make some recommendations to help you out!

Here are ten articles that may be of assistance if you are selling your Melbourne, Florida home yourself or with a Melbourne, Florida real estate agent.

• Twelve Articles to Help Your sell Your Florida Home
• Signs Your Home is Not Priced Right.
• Don't Forget About Safety When Selling
• How to Not Sell Your Florida Home
• Minimize Your Exposure to Loss When Selling Your Florida Home
• What is a Comparable Market Analysis?
• What is Wrong With a Listing Price Ending With "999"?
• What is the Price of Memories?
• 10 Common Sense Rules For Buying (or Selling) a Home
• What Do You Do If Your House is Just Sitting?

If you are on the fence and want to know what it would cost to hire a Viera, Florida real estate agent to sell your home, lets get together.  Call or text me at 321-693-3850 or send me an email.

FSBO (For Sale By Owner) : Price is not your top consideration!

This is one of those reminders that must be repeated again and again. So often all we hear is in real estate it is location, location, location!

Or, if you are in a buyer’s market like the Viera and Suntree areas (Melbourne, Florida), you may hear it is price, price, price!

If you are a FSBO and have decided to go it on your own, good luck. I will tell you what I have preached to the choir for years…

Your top consideration is your safety!

Some sellers are just so happy someone knocks on the door but do not open that door unless you have a confirmed appointment.

Do not open the door unless you know who it is you are letting into your house. It is quite appropriate to ask for identification!

If you would like some free(no obligation information) or have a question, drop me an email to agent@moving2brevard.com.

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Bucci Realty, working exclusively with the Realtors of Century 21 Baytree Realty. Call me at 321-693-3850.

Read my blog Florida Homes for Sale for tips on marketing your Viera, Suntree, Baytree Golf Course home (any Brevard County area!).

FSBO - For Sale By Owner Viera Florida

Over the past year or so I have seen very few for sale by owner (FSBO) homes for sale in the Viera are of Melbourne Florida.

It makes sense as it is not easy to be a FSBO seller in Viera, Melbourne or any place these days!

About five years ago there were lots of FSBO sellers in Viera. After all there were more buyers than sellers. That, f course, was part of the problem that resulted in prices continuing through the roof.

We are paying the price for the artificial inflation of housing prices a half decade ago!

If you are a FSBO seller in Viera and Melbourne, Florida, you certainly have your hands full. If you have a question or want some advice, let me know.

Send me an email to agent@moving2brevard.com for a prompt response or call 321-693-3850.

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida.

Visit my blogs Florida Homes for Sale and Observation of a Viera Florida Realtor.