Why buy a For Sale By Owner property?
More money in your pocket: The six to seven percent real estate agent commission that is typical on agent listings has to come from somewhere. Many times, sale prices are raised to cover that commission above what the market would normally demand. By skipping the commission process entirely, you save money and keep the cash between the buyer and seller, not an outside agent. Its such an easy process: Because you take the real estate agent middleman out of the process, you get direct contact with the seller and that direct interaction can often lead to simpler, more efficient transactions. You get first-hand information from the seller and never have to go through a slew of different people just to get a question answered. You and the seller can decide on a price for yourselves and never involve an outside party to complicate the process. Additionally, because as a buyer you will only see the homes that are right for you, you will have less difficulty negotiating items later and get bet