As home prices continue to rise, a lack of inventory remains a crucial challenge in today's market which has some homeowners trying to sell their homes on their own. FSBO (For Sale By Owner) may seem easier than going with a real estate team. However, there are some critical reasons you SHOULDN'T FSBO.

Exposure to Prospective Buyers

95% of buyers search online for a home. Most real estate agents have an internet strategy to promote the sale of your home...do you?

Results Come From the Internet

Where do buyers find the home they actually purchase?

• 8% from Newspapers/yard signs

• 31% Through real estate agents

• 49% From the Internet

There Are More People to Negotiate With

Here are just some of them:

• The buyer's agent

• The home inspector

• The appraiser

• The buyer

FSBOing Has Become More And More Difficult

The percentage of people FSBOing has dropped from 19% to just 8% and is expected to continue to trend downward.

You Net More Money When Using an Agent

Homes sold with an agent sell for 6% more than FSBOs.

So before you decide to FSBO... let's get together!