What should I consider when listing my home for sale by owner?

Making the decision to sell your home without the assistance of a real estate agent can be risky, so it is important to be prepared if this is the route you choose to take. One factor that is really important to consider is that you need to list the home at a realistic, reasonable price. Buyers don’t care about the emotional attachments you have to the house so you can’t just list the price much higher than the home’s true value because this is the house where you raised your children. One way that you can get a realistic idea of how much you should price your home at is to first, get a home appraisal, which will give you an unbiased valuation of the home. Then, you should take a look at comparable homes in the neighborhood that have recently sold that are similar to yours.

In addition to setting a fair price of your home, it is important that you put your home on real estate listing sites so potential buyers actually see that your home is for sale. In addition, potential buyers like pictures, so take as many high-quality pictures of your home as you can to show your property off. You may even want to consider hiring a professional photographer with some of the money you saved on hiring a real estate agent. The internet is a great place to market your home, so take full advantage of this. Also, make sure you have as much information as possible about the house so you can answer any questions that potential buyers have. If you need a real estate attorney, contact our firm.

Joseph Gachko, Esq. is an experienced New Jersey attorney who can assist you in any of your estate or real estate-related legal matters. If you require legal counsel for your real estate matters, please contact The Law Office of Joseph Gachko today to set up a consultation.