ForSaleByOwner

With most people staring at significant declines in value on their homes, skipping expensive real estate brokerage fees has some appeal.If your home went from a value of $300,000 to a value of $250,000, you can -- in theory -- recoup $15,000 by skipping out on a real estate agent.But should you?...

The most popular American dream may still be home ownership but in the past year for many individuals, who now own a second home thanks to a troubled housing market, the dream has transformed into selling their own home. While a simple yard sign from your local hardware store may have done the...

A friend in the real estate industry recently sent me a picture of this for-sale by owner sign. It reads "HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER BECAUSE MY NEIGHBOR'S AN A**HOLE!"Good luck selling that house!

The top three sites for those looking to sell their homes themselves are FSBO.com, Owners.com and ForSaleByOwner.com, all of which provide sellers with different tools and services at different prices. All offer to list your home in the local Multiple Listing Service for a fee but, remember: to...

Selling a home in today's market is a challenge, but going it alone as a "For Sale By Owner", adds a whole new set of issues to the equation. I began looking into the FSBO market after a good friend asked my opinion on several online sites that offer service to for sale by owners. After looking...