Q. What happens when someone replies to my FreeFSBO.com For Sale by Owner (FSBO) listing? Do they receive information from a FreeFSBO.com representative or agent or is it up to me to handle all enquires?

A. Follow up or contact with a prospective buyer is exclusively your responsibility. FreeFSBO.com does not offer a service that interacts with prospective home buyers. You are responsible to answer all questions regarding your FSBO property. Additionally it is your responsibility to set your asking pricing, arrange for showings, open houses, negotiate sale, draw up agreement and close the sale. If you agree to engage a real estate “agent” and pay commission the real estate agent will play a roll in the sale of your property.

Q. Why should I consider For Sale by Owner (FSBO) to sell my home?

A. There are many reasons to consider For Sale by Owner (FSBO). The primary reason most people select the For Sale by Owner (FSBO) route is to save real estate commissions. Here are some other reasons to consider For Sale by Owner (FSBO) – click here

Q. How do I list my For Sale by Owner (FSBO) on FreeFSBO.com?

A. Go to the “List my Home” section on FreeFSBO.com.  Follow the instructions and hit enter. You will be provided an opportunity to upload images of your FSBO home (prospective home buyers want to see pictures - do not skip this valuable step).  Your For Sale by Owner (FSBO) listing will be reviewed and approved and be live within 3 business days.

Q. Is it necessary for me to hire a lawyer to sell my house?

A. Most states in United States and provinces in Canada allow a “Title Search” company to handle all aspects of a real estate transaction. That said, many For Sale by Owner (FSBO) home sellers hire a real estate lawyer to protect their interests throughout the real estate transaction. A lawyer can act as an escrow agent for down payments, evaluate any complicated offers from potential buyers and handle the closing and fund dispersal. When selecting a lawyer be sure to select one that specializes in real estate transactions. The buyer may decide to engage a lawyer or real estate agent to draw up the agreement. Again, it isn’t required that you have an attorney review before signing but it is advised.

Q. What does the FreeFSBO.com For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Kit include?

A. YourFreeFSBO.com For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Kit includes everything you will need to successfully market and sell your own home. The FSBO Kit includes a professional sign complete with a metal stand, a professional webpage, exclusive to your property (great marketing tool) and free access to our library of helpful For Sale by Owner (FSBO) related tips and articles.

Q. How do I see my FreeFSBO For Sale by Owner (FSBO) listing?

A. Go to our homepage and click on “Find a Property”. You can search by city and price range to find your property.

Q. What is the success rate of FreeFSBO.com For Sale by Owner (FSBO)?

A. FreeFSBO.com does not charge commissions or fees. We do not take part in the actual negotiation or sale of property so it is virtually impossible to track successful home sales. As with real estate sales, well priced, attractive homes sell – overpriced, unattractive homes do not. Our goal is to assist you the home owner to display and market your home as effectively and professionally as possibly to best facilitate a successful For Sale by Owner (FSBO) home sale. We can, however, guarantee that we will work diligently to insure that as many potential buyers as possible see your FSBO real estate listing. To that end, we spend thousands of dollars every month on advertising across North America.

Q. What is Flat Rate MLS (also known as Co-Broking and FSBO Hybrid) and how does it work?

A. Flat Rate MLS is an option that allows For Sale by Owner (FSBO) to take advantage of the Realtor® owned and operated Multiple Listing Service. Ultimately, you take advantage of a Realtors® strongest marketing tool (currently 75% of all homes sold in North America are listed on the MLS). Under these circumstances the FSBO home seller agrees to pay a pre-agreed selling commission (usually ½ regular real estate commission) if their home is sold by a real estate agent. You still maintain the right to sell your FSBO home yourself. It represents a good middle ground for FSBO home sellers.

Q. Will Real Estate Agents show my home if I am only paying 3%?

A. Yes, typically the “selling agent” is only paid 3%. Your For Sale by Owner (FSBO) listing is not any different then any other MLS listing.

Q. If I choose a Flat Rate MLS Listing to supplement my FSBO will my contact information be displayed on Realtor.com?

A. Realtor.com does not allow non-Realtor® seller information to be displayed on their site because they are essentially an MLS on the Internet and have strict guidelines regarding property listings. Additionally, they make money by selling advertising and marketing packages to Real Estate Agents. These Realtors® purchase these services based on the promise that they'll receive buyer leads directly.

Q. How do I change my FreeFSBO.com For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Listing?

A. Customers can modify or edit their ads as often as they please.  The process is simple. Click Here and enter your user name and password then modify or edit your FreeFSBO.com For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Listing. When you are done editing your FSBO listing scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the button entitled "Preview Ad." This will show you the way your ad will look to potential buyers, if you're satisfied with the way your revised FSBO listing appear click the button entitled “Done”. If you have completed these steps properly you will then be shown a page that informs you that your FSBO listing has been successfully modified.