Take this simple test and find out if you are prepared to sell By Owner.........

1. Do you have access to the sold prices on equivalent homes in your market to 
   determine a competitive price?    
2. Do you know the top 10 internet sites that are viewed by potential buyers?
   
   
3. Do you know how to create and post ads to the internet so they receive visibility on Page 1 of a Google search?
   
   
4. Do you know the advertising language that is prohibited by Fair Housing laws?
   
   
5. Do you know the 10 most important things to do to prepare your home to be viewed by buyers?
   
   
6. Do you know the customary buyer and seller costs in your market to ensure you are not being asked to pay more than normal?
   
   
7. Do you know the nine seller disclosures that you are required by California law to provide to a buyer?
   
   
8. Do you know the most common property disclosure mistakes that could result in a lawsuit up to two years after your sale?
   
   
9. Do you know how to evaluate the buyer’s loan approval to determine if it is valid (based on verified information) or unverified (based on an unverified phone or internet application)?
   
   
10. Do you know how the buyer’s earnest money check must legally be handled?
    
    
11. Do you have the time necessary to hold your house Open on weekends, to give buyers access to view your home with one hour's notice during the day and to meet with inspectors and appraisers?
    
    
12. Do you have a list of experienced, licensed contractors to facilitate repairs required by the buyer, appraiser or mortgage lender?
    
    
13. Are you confident in your ability to negotiate a valid contract and work through renegotiations as inspections are completed?
    
    
14. Do you have a real estate attorney to assist you with contract enforcement?
    
    
15. Do you know what credits for repairs are not allowed by mortgage lenders?
    

If you can answer an emphatic "Yes" on each of these questions, then you are a good
candidate to sell your home "By Owner".  If not, then you will be better served and receive better returns by working with full-time, professional realtors.  I welcome you to review My Listing Services.

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