Trying to sell your house on your own? Here are some interesting statistics on FSBOs. According to the recent survey by the National Association of Realtors^®, for whatever reason, of sellers trying to sell their homes themselves, the most important reasons were:

• 46% did not want to pay a commission or fee
• 25% sold it to a friend or neighbor or relative
• 10% were responding to buyers who contacted the sellers directly
• Only 8% said they did not want to work with an agent
• Only 4% were because a previous agent was unable to sell the home
• Only 4% were sellers with their own real estate license

However, FSBO Sales frequently net a lower final selling price for the owner, an average of 21% less. In 2003 only 14% of home sellers actually sold their homes without the help of a real estate professional, a 30% decline over the last two years in the number of people successfully selling their home by "owner".

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To help you sell your home, I'm offering you a free ad for 30 days on my high traffic web site. To sell your home quickly and get top dollars, exposure to as many buyers as possible is important. You will get a free ad that includes two photos and the description of your house; your name and your contact information. Whether you cooperate with real estate agents or not, you are welcome to advertise your house on my website and there is absolutely no catch. As a Realtor, it’s important to know all the local real estate market activities and share my knowledge with my clients. To receive the free advertising, please contact me or fill out the simple form blow. Please Click Here to view a list of FSBO properties.

For Sale By Owner Free Advertising Invitation

Seller's Name: (Required) Property Address: (Required) Phone: (Required) E-mail:     Ad Copy Information   Suburb: Price: Description: Picture Options: I'll email you the picture of my home to homes@sohosos.com Please come over to take the pictures Comments & Needs: (e.g. co-op with agents?)

To receive a free copy of CMA, simply fill out the form on the "Sell A Home" page.

Check Out The Following Free Tips In Helping To Sell Your Home Quicker & For Top $.

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• What You Should Know Before You Sell!
• Free Reports On Selling Your Home By Yourself -
  1. Tips on How To Price Your Home
  2. Open House Tips
  3. 17 Service Providers You'll Need When You Sell
  4. 6 Forms You'll Need to Sell Your Home
  5. Is Your Buyer Qualified?

Should You Desire To Employ A Professional Real Estate Firm, I Would Appreciate An Opportunity To Show You The Many Benefits We Have To Offer:

By listing with us, you will get the full benefits of the comprehensive Referral Network, Inc. marketing and promotion strategies, including advertising everyday on my web site. Most importantly, you will have our commitment to do everything possible to sell your house at the best price, in the least amount of time, as we have over six hundred agents covering the greater Sacramento region and with multiple office locations.

Here Are Some Specific Services And Benefits You Will Get By Hiring Me As Your Realtor:

THREE WAYS I CAN SAVE YOU MONEY

1. My services are tax deferrable.
2. I pay advertising and promotional expenses.
3. Your property gets maximum exposure which means it will sell at a higher price.

EIGHT EXTRA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES I PROVIDE

A professional FOR SALE sign. Multiple Listing Service. 24-hour answering service. National referral system.	Developing/distributing a promotional brochure. Home Warranty program. In-office on-line computer. Effective advertising campaign.

EIGHT WAYS I WILL SELL YOUR PROPERTY TO PROVIDE SAFETY AND SECURITY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Provide a lockbox so your home can be shown safely while you are away. Pre-qualified buyers. Offer to purchase in writing. Substantial deposit with the offer to purchase.	Seller's Net Sheet. I handle negotiations for you. Eliminate strangers coming to your house. Showing by appointment.

FIVE PROBLEMS I WILL ELIMINATE

Real estate agents calling you. Sightseers wasting your time. Direct negotiating with buyers.	Overall doubt and uncertainty. Your house can be shown while you are at work.

FIVE WAYS YOU WILL BENEFIT

Professional representation. Bargain from a position of strength. Accurate information on which to base decisions.	Smooth transaction with a minimum of problems. Net you more money.

Even if you've decided to sell your home by yourself, you can still benefit from my service:

• For a low flat fee we can put your home on MLS and provide contract service while you show your own property, Similar to Help U Sell.

More Interesting Real Estate Statistics -

Where do buyers today look for information on homes for sale?

Home buyers typically consult a variety of information sources when it comes to finding their perfect home. But more than any other source, buyers say they rely on real estate professionals for information. Here is a break down of information buyers used in their home searches:

• Real estate agent	90%	• Builder	37%
• Internet	74%	• Home book or magazine	40%
• Yard Sign	74%	• Television	26%
• Newspaper advertisement	53%	• Relocation company	16%
• Open House	51%

Source: The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.