Durham Region For Sale By Owner Private Real Estate Sales

The real estate business will never be the same. The internet has empowered property owners to market and sell their home privately. They can complete a private sale without the aid of a real estate agent.

In the past few years, websites and companies have surfaced that offer services to the property owner that at one time they had to depend on a real estate agent for. This includes a marketing system to promote their private for sale property. 

Some property owners are now making arrangements with their real estate agent to allow them to market their home privately. The agent will list the home on the MLS system and make their best effort to make the sale. There are situations where the realtor will not get any real estate commission if the owner completes a private sale.

The internet has produced more real estate agents, which has contributed to more flexability in the commission they charge. When presented with the possibility of a new listing, they will reduce their rate to ensure they leave with a signed contract.

In 1994 HomesByOwner.com was formed. We are the oldest For Sale By Owner company on the internet. We have created a platform for sellers and buyers to meet and complete a private sale. 

When their property is listed, a seller will get their personal 'direct' web address. It's like having their own website. When a buyer types it in their browser, the sellers listing is shown and they are able to view photos and full description. A veiwing is arranged and an offer to purchase is completed.    

Visit our Durham Region Private Homes For Sale Website.  

Durham Region Ontario lies directly to the east of Toronto. It encompasses an area of approximately 2,590 square kilometres or 1,000 square miles. The population in 2001 was 531,000. It is projected it will be 760,000 in 2011.

Durham Region consists of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Township of Uxbridge, Township of Brock and Township of Scugog.

Clarington contains Courtice, Bowmanville, Hampton, Newcastle and Newtonville.

Scugog contains Port Perry, Blackstock and Greenbank.

Brock contains Cannington and the beautiful town of Beaverton on the shore of Lake Simcoe.

The Township of Uxbridge contains the town of Uxbridge.

HomesByOwner of Durham Region proudly services the real estate market for Homes For Sale By Owner. For information on how you can private list your property and save thousands of dollars in real estate fees, see our Durham Region Homes By Owner Website. 

The largest Durham Region Homes By Owner website offers a marketing package for apartment rentals and home rentals.

Here is a list of features offered to advertise your rental property.

• Your listing on the HomesByOwner of Durham Region website for 60 days.
• You can post 5 large photos. Give potential tenants the opportunity to view the interior as well.
• Your personal 'direct' web address. It's like having your own web site. You can include it in all your advertising to give readers the opportunity to get all the details and view your photos. If you pay for your ads, you can run smaller ones to save money. Your web address will supercharge all your advertising.
• Print unlimited colour (or black & white) feature sheets to hand out. They contain all the details of your rental house or apartment, as well as your contact information.
• We install a personalized 'For Rent' lawn sign. It contains your phone number and web address.

• Automatically post your listing to Craigslist.ca. This is the largest non-commercial classified website on the internet. In your User Center, you have a link to post your rental property. A couple of clicks and you are done. When your ad is posted on Craigslist, it will contain a link to your web address.
• You have your own 24/7 User Center. You can make any changes to your listing on the Durham Region Homes By Owner website. You sign in with your user name and password. Any changes are done in real time. They take affect immediately.

This Marketing Package For Durham Region Apartment Rentals And Home Rentals is only $39.   

Our Durham Region Private List Homes For Sale By Owner website provides a platform for real estate sellers to advertise their property. They control their own sale, eliminate the middle man and save thousands of dollars in real estate fees.

Real estate buyers welcome the opportunity to deal directly with the private seller. In some cases, they will purchase the property for less than if it were listed with a real estate broker. The owners of private list homes have some flexability with the selling price as they can reduce it because they are not paying real estate fees.

Buyers of homes for sale by owner enjoy the direct communication with the private seller. When they have a question they can call the owner and get their answer in a matter of minutes. With a middleman involved, it can sometimes take days to get the information they are looking for.

Since it can take a long period of time to hear back from their real estate agent, some buyers question the accuracy of the information they are receiving. A private sale eliminates this problem.

Purchasers of private list homes can make decisions at their own pace. Some real esate agents are pushy and want to wrap things up quickly. The buyer of a For Sale By Owner property can take their time to sleep on it without any undue pressure.

The owners of private list homes can provide much more detail about the area. After all, who knows it best.

Search private real estate listings on the Durham Region Private List Homes For Sale By Owner Website. 

All of the marketing packages offered by HomesByOwner of Durham Region include a personalized FOR SALE or FOR RENT lawn sign and directional arrows.

We install your FOR SALE or FOR RENT lawn sign on your property with solid wood posts.

This is the Directional Sign we supply. It is placed on a busy street to direct traffic to your home. These are worth their weight in gold and have been responsible for many of our sales.

If your package includes unlimited use of our Automated Property Hotline, this sign will be personalized with your 5 digit number and installed with the lawn sign.

If you would like more information on our signs, please call us at 905.718.FSBO (3726).

Visit our Durham Region Ontario Sale By Owner Real Estate Website.

Post your private sale on the Durham Region Homes For Sale By Owner Website. Take us for a test drive and try your free FSBO listing.

If you are considering selling your Durham Region real estate, try the For Sale By Owner method. You can save thousands of dollars in real estate fees.

HomesByOwner of Durham Region offers you a free trial. You can take our FSBO marketing system for a test drive.

You are not asked for any financial information during signup. You can upload up to 20 photos and add all your property details. There will never be any commitment for anything on your part.

Your private sale listing will be automatically uploaded to Google Base  and Oodle.com. This will give your Durham Region real estate For Sale By Owner world-wide exposure.

You will have the opportunity to market your free FSBO listing using your personal 'direct' web address. You include it in all your advertising to offer buyers the option to proceed for more information.

We will loan you one of our For Sale lawn signs. Included on it will be your phone number and web address.

You can check our website or call 905.718.FSBO (3726) for more details.

See our Durham Region Homes For Sale By Owner Website for more details.

Ontario Land Transfer Tax is payable by purchaser's of real estate in the Province of Ontario. It will become part of the legal fees you will pay your lawyer on closing.

Use this guide to calculate the amount of Ontario Land Transfer Tax payable.

As with any real estate purchase, it is recommended that you confirm with your lawyer the amount of closing costs you will be liable for.

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The Durham Region Homes For Sale By Owner website offers fast mortgage approval. Should you be pre-qualified or pre-approved? Should sellers be pre-approved if they are purchasing again?

To start the mortgage pre-approval process, the first figure that you need to determine is your total gross income. This can be in the form of employment, child support, pensions, etc. All income has to be from sources that you can prove and is stated on your tax return.

The second figure you need to come up with is your total debt load. This would include monthly payments of child support, loans, credit cards, etc.

Using these 2 numbers and the current interest rate, a formula is used to determine the size of mortgage you qualify for. Add to this any down payment money you have available, and you now have the total purchase price of a home you are eligible for.

A pre-qualification for a mortgage can be done in minutes. A mortgage consultant will take your numbers, do some quick math and have an answer for you.

A pre-approval on the other hand takes a little longer. A credit check will be conducted. You will be required to supply paperwork to support your claims of income and debt load. 

A pre-approval is preferred for many reasons. Innocent errors can be made when trying to remember income and debt load. The results of a credit check can sometimes affect the rate of interest of the mortgage. In other situations, a co-signer may be required to finance a property at this time.      

A real estate seller should be pre-approved for mortgage financing prior to putting their property up for sale. Although they may have a mortgage now, after running through a pre-approval, it might be determined that the move they want is not possible. 

A pre-approval can benefit a buyer or seller in many ways. It creates peace of mind. They can proceed with the process knowing that the financing is the least of their worries. A pre-approved mortgage swings a lot of weight when it comes time to submitting an offer to purchase on a home.

HomesByOwner of Durham Region offers free mortgage pre-approvals. You don't have to be a seller on our website or a buyer of one of our listings.

Have a look at our Durham Region Homes For Sale By Owner Website.

Here are some Open House tips to promote your home. For sale by owner properties need maximum exposure to attract potential buyers.

As soon as you decide the day and time you are holding your Open House, post it on the HomesByOwner.com website. This is another way buyers will be aware of when you are having one. 

What you have to keep in mind is when someone arrives to view your home, you have to slow them down. They are going to be on edge because they are entering a strangers home. No doubt they will be aware they are meeting the owner as well. Introduce yourself immediately and shake hands. This is the best ice breaker.

• Remove all vehicles from the driveway to make room for the buyers to park. 
• Make sure the garage door is shut.
• In the winter, make sure the driveway and entrance to the home is clear of all snow and ice.
• In the summer, cut the grass 2 days before the open house. Trim bushes and freshen-up the garden.
• Clean all the windows in the house.
• Get rid of all pets for the day. They can be a distraction and a nuisance.
• Turn on all lights in the house, especially in the basement. If you get busy and more than one person is viewing the home, you want them to be able to move freely and see every room. There is nothing worst than not being able to find a light switch.
• Open all drapes and blinds. Natural light is the best type of lighting.
• Keep the front door open. Turn on all the lights in the foyer. Make the entrance to your home inviting.
• Pull shower curtains to one side and toilet lids down.
• Make sure all garbage containers in the house are empty.
• In the hot weather, make sure the air conditioning is set at a comfortable level.
• If you can bake, do it on the day of the open house. Everyone loves the smell of home baking. If not, place some air fresheners throughout the house.
• Keep a log. Get the names and phone numbers of everyone that views your home. You can tell them you will keep them updated with any new developments. You can also use their contact information to do a followup the next day to get their thoughts.
• Brew some gourmet coffee. The smell appeals to most people. Offer them a cup when you get to the kitchen. You can get some styrofoam cups if you want. Coffee is the best way to slow someone down.
• Putting out some home baked goods will make you look good. Another thing that can slow people down.
• Put out some candy. Maybe 3 dishes with a different type in each bowl.
• Don't over sell. Try not to come across as a salesperson. For example, you can tell them it's a nice area. Do not take 10 minutes to describe every neighbour on the street.
• Have plenty of colour feature sheets on hand. If you don't have a colour printer, we will supply you with all you need. Give us a call. 
• Thank them for attending your Open House.

Private list on our Durham Region Homes For Sale By Owner Website. 

The Durham Region Homes By Owner website provides you with unlimited photo feature sheets.

As soon as your listing and photos are loaded, you can instantly print your feature sheets. In your FSBO  User Center, simply click the "Create Photo-Flyer" button. Our system creates the flyer for you! Print them in full COLOUR (or black and white) and give them to all buyers who visit your home.

Choose from 3 different formats:



When a buyer drives by your home... don't rely on them to write down your phone number on a piece of paper (which they're sure to lose). Instead... hang an inexpensive mailbox on your FSBO 'For Sale' yard sign and fill it with your feature sheets. Now all buyers can easily get information that they can take with them.

Use these ideas to promote your home sale by owner. Keep some in the car at all times. Hand them out at work. Post them on bulletin boards at grocery stores, etc. Have a neighbourhood kid deliver them to all houses within a few blocks of yours. Give some to friends and relatives to hand out. Always have plenty on hand for your Open Houses.

These flyers contain all of your For Sale By Owner home details professionally displayed... including your contact information and your property's Direct Web Address. 

List your property on our Durham Region Homes By Owner Website.