There are people equipped to sell their homes themselves, and some do so with a fair degree of success. However, on average, more than 80% of FSBOs eventually list with a REALTOR after failing to sell their homes on their own. To see if you are you a good candidate for FSBO, Let's consider the following questions:

Have you ever sold a house without the assistance of a REALTOR? If so, how many, and when was your most recent sale?

Are you familiar with the laws of disclosure and sale?

Do you know how to use the Internet to market your home?

Do you have access to extensive, detailed, and accurate sales data for you area? Are you sure it is true and accurate?

Are you an experienced negotiator?

Do you have methods for screening out insincere and unmotivated "buyers" before they enter your home?

Are you able to make yourself available on short notice to show your home 12 hours a day, seven days a week?

Do you have proven strategies for selling your home quickly?

Do you know what buyers are most concerned about?

Do you know what buyers expect from the Seller?

A qualified REALTOR can answer "Yes" to all of these questions. Each answer other than 'Yes' is a strike against you in today's highly competitive real estate market. Can you really afford to take on this task unassisted?