In a hot market like Atlanta, many homeowners ask: “Why should I pay a realtor 6% of my sales price?”
Selling “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) can save you thousands, but it comes with risks. If you want to sell on your own, here is your survival guide.
1. Price it Right (The #1 Mistake) Don’t use Zestimate. Look at “Sold” properties in your neighborhood from the last 90 days. If you overprice it, it will sit.
2. The Paperwork Georgia contracts can be tricky. You will need:
- The Purchase and Sale Agreement: A standard legal contract.
- Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement: You must disclose known defects (leaky roof, mold, etc.). If you hide them, you can be sued later.
3. The “Showing” Fatigue Be prepared to answer calls from unknown numbers, schedule showings, and deal with “tire kickers” who can’t actually qualify for a loan.
The Alternative: Sell to a Buyer, Not a Shopper. If you want to save the 6% commission but skip the headache of showing your house to strangers, call WE BUY ESTATE.
- We aren’t agents. We don’t want to list your house.
- We buy it directly. No open houses, no repairs, no commissions.