Durham Region For Sale By Owner Private Real Estate Sales

When you decide to sell your home, you will compile a list of items you want include as part of the deal. Here are some ideas you can use.

Window coverings. These are usually always left when the home is sold. They have been fitted to the particular window. Consider leaving all blinds and drapes unless the buyer specifies that you take them.

Built-in dishwasher. If you state on the listing that you want to remove the built-in dishwasher, it will really throw the buyer off. They picture a hole left in the cupboards. If you have the section that was removed when the dishwasher was installed, they might agree to replacing it. It is best to leave the dishwasher where it is so it does not become an issue during negotiations.

Lawn mower and garden tools. Some sellers are going to a new home where they will not require these items. They could be sold in a yard sale or left to the new owner.

Appliances. These include the fridge, stove, washer and clothes dryer. It is assumed in the real estate business that appliances are negotiable in the sale. Therefore, why include them in the listing agreement. If the buyer asks for them in the offer, you could use this to get more money. If they don't ask for them, you could offer the appliances if they will increase their price.

Above ground pool. If you offer this, you will attract those looking for a home with a pool. There are cases where the buyer states in the offer that they want the pool removed by the seller prior to closing.  

Furniture. Offering specific pieces of furniture will not attract any buyers. You could use these items to negotiate a better price.

These are the main items you will see discussed in a real estate sale. Since every transaction is unique, there might be others.

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Sometimes a seller will require a condition in an offer. It will allow them a specified period of time in order to satisfy them with respect to something affecting the sale.

Some common seller's conditions you might find in an agreement of purchase and sale are:

• Lawyer's approval. The seller may wish to have their real estate lawyer review the offer.
• Approval by another person. The seller might have someone they confide in and would like their opinion.
• Find another home. In some cases the buyer will request a quick closing. If the seller has not found another home to move to, they might require a short condition in order to find another one.
• Approval by their mortgage company. The seller might be selling due to financial reasons. They might request a couple of days to discuss the sale with their mortgage lender.

Every real estate sale is unique. Therefore you might find there are other conditions sellers might request to be included in the offer.

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If you are selling your home privately, you need to take advantage of the internet. Statistics show that 80% of consumers start their search for a new home on the internet.

Real estate is the number one business that has been affected by the birth of the internet. The ‘information highway' provides consumers with the details they are looking for. They can get everything they want before they call the ‘salesman'.

To promote your private real estate sale there are websites like Craigslist and Kijiji. They have high traffic real estate sections and best of all they are free.

When you list your For Sale By Owner property with HomesByOwner of Durham Region, you are provided with a professional presentation on our website. HomesByOwner.com was established in 1994 and receives 50+ million hits a month.

If you are going to sell private, take some time to post ads on real estate websites. Make sure you include some good quality photos and your contact information. Give buyers the information they are looking for.

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When a real estate owner receives an offer on their property, there are in most cases conditions included. It is very rare that a firm offer is presented to the seller.

A condition in an offer allows the buyer a specified time period to satisfy themselves with respect to something of importance regarding the purchase. After they have heard the answer they want to hear, they will agree to proceed with the transaction.

The most common conditions in an agreement to purchase a property are financing and completing a professional home inspection.

If the buyer does not receive confirmation from their mortgage company that financing is approved, they will not be able to purchase the home. Although the buyer may have been pre-approved, the lender has to approve the transaction and property.

Most buyers will want to complete a professional home inspection of the property they are buying. They don't want to end up with someone else's problems. If the inspection by a home inspector reveals something they will not accept, they might decide to not go ahead with the purchase.

A property is not considered sold until all conditions have been ‘waived' or removed by the buyer. As you can see, something might prohibit them from completing the sale.

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On Friday we received 2 calls from real estate owners that are currently listed with a broker. The reason for the call is they are canceling their MLS listing and are going to sell private.

These calls were unsolicited. They came across HomesByOwner of Durham Region by our signs and word-of-mouth.

In one case the seller was waiting for the cancellation agreement to be signed by the broker. We have an appointment with them next Friday to list their home on our private sale website.

In the other, their listing expires in July. They are attempting to cancel, however the realtor is using every excuse to stop it. This is not uncommon as the most difficult job a real estate agent has is signing up a new client.

Two calls in 1 day. This leads us to the question ‘Where is the real estate business headed'? It comes down to the fact that the real estate industry is in control of their own destiny. The outlook does not look very promising.

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We are often asked the question when you should get your real estate lawyer involved in your sale. You don't require a legal professional until the time comes to complete the paperwork.

Our experience shows us that that there are 2 different scenarios that can play out. The first is a buyer will look at a property and call later to say they have been to their lawyer and have an offer. The seller will then forward it to their lawyer for review.

In the second case, the buyer and seller will sit at the kitchen table and discuss the price, closing date and chattels that will be included in the sale. They will strike a verbal agreement.

HomesByOwner of Durham Region has prepared a form that will take over from here. The buyer and seller can answer the questions and when complete, will have the information necessary for a lawyer to draw up the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

Our solution for private sellers makes it easy to proceed with finalizing the sale. There is no need to lose any sleep as the real estate lawyers representing the buyer and seller will prepare the documents, therefore eliminating any fear of mistakes.

We make the paperwork stage a non-issue because you are not going to do it. 

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When a real estate agent makes contact with a buyer that would like to purchase a property, the realtor will make sure they have financing approval. They do this to make sure their client is credit worthy and they are approved for the mortgage amount required.

As a private seller, it is a good idea to ask the potential buyer a few questions. This can be done without sounding too intrusive.

Here is an idea of some questions that can be asked to determine where the relationship is going with this particular prospect.

1. Do you own a home now? If yes, go to question #2. If no, see #4.
2. Have you sold it yet? If yes, you have a good buyer assuming they qualify to purchase your home. If no, see question #3.
3. How long have you had it up for sale? What kind of action are you getting? Are you a private sale or listed with a real estate agent? The answers to these questions will determine the time frame of this buyer purchasing your home. They might be in a position that they can own 2 homes at once.
4. Have you arranged financing? If yes, they will know whether they are capable of financing your home. If no, you should have them contact a mortgage broker to get a pre-approval. This can be done quickly with a credit check.

A few simple questions can save a lot of time. Do not proceed with drawing up an offer until the buyer has talked with a mortgage broker. For the buyer that has not sold their home yet, you might have to entertain an offer conditional upon them selling it.

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A survey of For Sale By Owner real estate sales indicated that they sold in just over 3 months and sold for 95% of the list price. The savings in real estate commissions totaled more than $10,000.

To break this down, let's say that it took 91 days or 13 weeks to sell the FSBO property. The commission savings of $10,000 based on the time period involved would breakdown to $110 a day or $770 a week.

Considering this is a part-time job, it is not a bad paying one. If it were a job, you would need to gross around $1,000 a week to bring home $770 after taxes. No doubt there would be a long lineup for an income like this.

As for the property selling for 95% of the asking price, this is reasonable. If the property was listed with a Realtor, it might sell for a little more, however the savings in fees would go a long way to offset this.

If a real estate agent says they can get more money for a property, not only is this a false statement, but there is no way to prove it.

In addition to the savings in real estate agents commissions, private sellers enjoy handling their own transaction. They are not under any pressure and can communicate directly with the buyer.

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HomesByOwner of Durham Region provides professional representation for private real estate sales in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Brooklin, Clarington, Darlington, Claremont, Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Hampton, Blackstock, Region of Durham, Mitchell's Corners, Scugog, Port Perry, Manchester, Durham, Brock, Cannington, Seagrave, Beaverton, Uxbridge, Tyrone, Newtonville, Durham Ontario, Burketon, Raglan, Lake Simcoe, Utica, Greenwood, Goodwood, Sunderland, Myrtle Station, Prince Albert.

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There is nobody that has every sold a house. This includes the owner, real estate agent or otherwise.

There are only 2 things that are required to sell a house. They are:

1. Price.
2. Exposure.

This everyone will agree on. Even real estate agents. There is not a 3^rd reason.

So if you expose a property through all sources available and the price is too high, there will be no sale. Or, you could have it listed at 50% of its value and if nobody is aware of it being on the market, a sale is not going to happen.

Here are some ideas to give your property the exposure it requires.

1. Tell everyone you know. You never know who has seen your home and when made aware that it is for sale, they could be the buyer you are looking for. HomesByOwner.com has a feature that allows you to send your listing to anyone with an email address.
2. Use the internet to effectively market your home. 80% of buyers start their search for their next home on the internet. HomesByOwner of Durham Region has a high traffic website for private sales.
3. Our flat fee marketing packages come with a professional sign package. Your For Sale lawn sign is installed on a post like the real estate signs you see in your neighbourhood. Don't waste your money on the orange and black signs you can buy at a hardware store. Ours will display your phone number and ‘direct' web address. Give buyers what they are looking for. Information.
4. Use our Automated Property Hotline. A buyer can call 800.555.OWNER, enter your 5 digit code and hear a voice presentation of your home. They can do this while parked at the curb. We supply a sign that is attached to the post on your lawn.
5. Host some Open Houses. Every weekend buyers are driving around looking for a new home. This is a great way to market and sell your private sale.
6. Distribute 50 - 100 feature sheets to homes in your neighbourhood. There might be someone close by that is looking for a friend, relative, etc. that wants to move to the area.

Use these ideas to sell privately and save paying a real estate agents commission.

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A recent report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that 46% of those selling privately would do it again.

If you are talking to a Realtor, they will state that those that attempt to sell For Sale By Owner will list with a real estate agent the next time. This survey shows that is not true.

In the 2006 report by the NAR, private sellers were asked if they would attempt a private sale again.

• 46% said Yes.
• 44% said they were not sure.
• 10% stated they would use a real estate agent the next time.

These figures show that half of those contacted would do it again. The 44% that were uncertain had an experience that did not discourage them from considering the FSBO solution again.

The figures clearly show that 90% of those selling by owner will or might sell privately again.

So, 10% stated that they would list with a real estate company the next time they sell. Realtors will lead you to believe that this number is much higher and that there are many horror stories for those that did not.

For Sale By Owner sales currently account for 29% of real estate transactions. It is forcasted that this number will grow to 50% in the next 4 years. Successful private sellers will go the FSBO route again to save paying high real estate fees and control their own sale.

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