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Why should I use a real estate attorney in a for sale by owner sale? Our upcoming house purchase will be just a for sale by owner sale, even though the seller is a real estate agent. She now wants to move out after closing, which we said no to. Since she cetainly should know better, I'm wondering what else could happen against us?

How successful do you think is the for sale by owner option as opposed to using a traditional Realtor to sell? We are thinking of selling (if a job move comes together) and are contemplating using the for sale by owner rather than give so much of the profit away to realtors. This would be the 3rd house we sold so we kinda have an idea how it should go. I was just wondering if the traffic/referrals would still be the same. Does anyone have any experience doing a for sale by owner and how did it go.? I just wish the housing market would firm up soon!

How to buy a home for sale by owner in california with no agent? We are looking into buying a home/land from another couple that has it for sale by owner. We are fine with that but want to know what things to cover and what forms to use in the transaction? Any idea where to get the correct forms or a list of what to be sure to do?

How do I find commercial properties for sale by owner? I need to find commercial properties for sale by owner in any US city. Preferably office buildings, where can I start?

How do you find property for sale by owner in a county of a state? Looking for acreage plus house/outbuildings in Boundary County Idaho. Other than checking papers and placing an ad, how do you locate them. We have been researching on the internet for a week and can't really zero in on "for sale by owner" sites/ads. The real estate companies want to push the property they list and won't tell you even if they know of any.

How is the agent paid when purchasing a for sale by owner? We have a real estate agent and are looking for a house to buy. When a house is listed for sale by owner, how would our agent get paid? Is there any etiquette to follow in these situations?

How much overhead cost is there to perform a for sale by owner on a house? Based on a 6% commision total, is there really a benefit to a for sale by owner on a residential house? Is there some ABC steps to give a general top down method to do this?

How much are does it cost to sell your home for sale by owner? Hello...I was wondering if anyone knew once all is said and done on average how much the lawyer fees usually are for a $200,000 home if you sell it for sale by owner? I understand there will be costs for our advertising, and we did buy our home going through for sale by owner but we don't recall what the costs were to the seller? Thanks for your time and any info is appreciated. If it makes a difference we reside in PA. Thanks

How do for sale by owner car lots work? Drove by one tonight, already closed, but curious how they work. They have an office there, but the cars in the lot say for sale by owner, but no other contact info. Guessing its like a consignment store for clothes, but since there is an office there, when it is open, wondering if the salesperson can do test drives and negotiate prices. Seems like a good idea - is it for the seller?

Are there any tips you may have to selling your house For Sale by Owner? I am wanting to put my house on the market and sell it quick. In order to not lose any $$$, I need to sell it with out a realtor. Are there any tips that you may have to selling for sale by owner? Also, I am a single woman so what are some ways that I can keep myself safe while showing the property? Are there any red flags to be aware of? Thanks! I work at a title company so I have access to all the information as far as paper work goes.

Where can I find a For Sale by Owner Real Estate Contract? I'm selling a house For Sale by Owner and need a contract to use for offers. Anyone know where I can find one to use for free?

What should I know before offering to buy a 'for sale by owner' house? It would, yes, possibly be easier with an estate agent involved, but the place I like is just up for sale by the owner. Any tips/things to watch out for/etc?

When a house is for sale by owner do they get all the money? So what i'm asking is if its for sale for 200,000 dollars, and its by an owner and not an agent, do they get to keep the full 200,000 dollars?

When working with a realtor how do for sale by owner houses work? I have been working with a realtor and seeing houses. With him I found a neighborhood that I really like. We decided to just wait until something in that neighborhood goes on the market. I have now found two in that neighborhood, but they both for sale by owner. How do I handle this? Should I do it on my own or stick with the realtor? I'm a first time homebuyer and would like to have someone like a realtor to walk me through the process. I'm not under a contract with the realtor, but feel guilty just doing something on my own. I don't want to miss out on the home just because of a realtor. Any ideas?

What percentage of commercial real estate is "For Sale By Owner"? They say that 20% of the homes sold in the United States are "For Sale By Owner". Do you know what percentage of commercial real estate is "For Sale By Owner"? I would think it would be a lower percentage, but I just don't know what that percentage is.

Are there any advantages/disadvantages to buying a home that is for sale by owner or by a real estate group? My husband and I are first time home buyers and are currently looking at buying a home. My husband is hesitant about buying one that is for sale by owner. Any comments? We will be using our real estate agent to help us in the process. Wondering what the difference is between buying a home that is for sale by owner and a home that is for sale by a real estate company.

Is there a website that I can list my condo in Palm Springs for sale by owner for free? I need to sale my condo in Palm Springs ca but I can't afford to list it and need to advertise it for sale by owner. Is there a free website to list property for sale?

which contract to used wend buying a property from a for sale by owner ? i am buying a property from a for sale by owner.what is the rigth contract to used ?

Do realtors get paid a commission if I buy from a house that's for sale by owner? I ask because my realtor is very adamantly against us buying a home we like but it's for sale by owner. The owner is not financing it.

what are some free for sale by owner websites? we would like to put up our house for sale on websites that are made specially to be sold by the owner, but we want the websites to be free. if you could list me some and you are POSITIVE they are free, your help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks and have a great day!

Anyone know of any streets or places in San Jose to park cars that are for sale by owner? I thought I saw a street in Campbell one time that had a lots cars parked that were for sale by owner, but I can't remember where it was. I'd like to find out about places like this that are in or very near San Jose.

Difference between buying a home for sale by owner? and buying a home where the sellers use a realty company. I'm wondering, if you are a buying and looking at buying home and you are interested in one that is for sale by owner, what are the differences you will incur as a buyer, versus buying a home that is for sale through a realty company?

How to market my for-sale-by-owner business? We jsut opened our For-sale-by-owner business a week ago. What are some tips to market my business?

How do you purchase a home for sale by owner? In a few months, my husb and I will be purchasing a home from a friend. We currently own a home and have owned homes in the past. But we have only bought and sold with the help of an agent. How do home sales by owner work? PLS ONLY QUALIFIED ANSWERS!! Thanks!

I found a for sale by owner mobile home I like, and the seller will not work with my agent, what should I do? I found a mobile home I like that is for sale by owner, when my agent contacted the seller, they said they are not willing to work with my agent because the price of the mobile home is so low, they do not want to pay a commission. My agent told me, that I would have to pay the commission. Should I cancel my buyer agreement with my agent and work directly with the seller. Thank you

Questions to ask when buying a used cars? For sale by owner? What are some good questions to ask when buying a used car that is for sale by the owner? What are some good bargaining points so that I could lower the price? All I know right now is that it is a GMC truck. .that's red. haha.

For sale by owner single family home? Two weeks ago I put a "For Sale by Owner" sign in my front yard and made about 40 flyer's with pictures and a detailed description. The flyer's are going (I'm unsure to who, probably my neighbors) but we have only had 2people come by. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips as to how to advertise and market more efficiently? Thank you.

Is it possible to sell real estate without a license? Such as do a for sale by owner? Can for sale by owner be done for commercial real estate as well?

Where is the best place online to advertise a for sale by owner house? Please let me know where to advertise for sale by owners houses, the cost, and why it is a good place.

What sites in Chicago suburbs are good to list a home for sale by owner? My home is in Darien, Illinois and I am selling it by owner. I want to put an ad in some local papers, but would like to also advertise it online. Can you help?

Anyone have experience with For Sale by Owner? Thinking about selling house using For Sale by Owner, but wondered what experiences other people have had selling this way. Is it a big hassle, do people actually look at these listings, etc? Have been using a traditional realtor without any success and contract is up next week and want to look at other options.

How do you go about purchasing a house that is 'for sale by owner'? I want to purchase a home in Texas that is being sold by the owner rather than a realtor. I have checked into land value and property values around here. The house is actually at a very good price, and had a good inspection. How do I go about purchasing a home like this? Do I just contact a bank and see if they can finance it for me, or what? Thank you!!

what is the best way to find a time share condo that's for sale by owner? I want a 1 week time share condo during ski season in utah or Colorado. I heard you can get a good deal if you buy it directly from the owner. How can I find a list of such time shares that are for sale. Thanks.

Buyers Agent and Homes For Sale by Owner? I am looking at buying a house and have a relator but we found one house that is for sale by owner. Can my relator help us purchase this house? Does the seller still pay the commision? Thanks for any help.

In Pennsylvania, how do I do about buying a home that is for sale by owner? Found a home for sale by owner and would like to put an offer on it. How do I go about doing this making sure I am protecting my own interests? Thanks Paul

what is the process of selling your home for sale by owner? Hello, I live in florida and I was wondering if anyone knows the process of selling your home for sale by owner?? If you get a buyer what do you do?? any Help would be appreciated!!

I am a 1st time home buyer and found a for sale by owner myself. Is there a way out of my realtors contact? In my contact I have agreed to pay 2.5% to my realtor on for sale by owner properties. However, I found this property myself and the realtor has not been part of my negotiations. i don’t want to pay her fee as she has done nothing. is there a way out? We signed a rental agreement that on for sale by owners we pay our agent if the sellers will not. however, we are doing our own negotions, etc so we feel our relator hasnt earned her commission.

Who pays the buyer's broker in a FSBO (For Sale by Owner) property? Who pays the buyer's broker in a FSBO (For Sale by Owner) property? I noticed that for some FSBO properties, the seller clearly states no brokers. However, in this one property, the seller welcomes buyer's brokers. Who will end up paying the buyer's broker fee? Is it the buyer or seller?

Where are good places to advertise a FSBO/ For sale by owner home? My house is on the market For Sale By Owner. I've already paid to have it listed in the MLS & on Realtor.com. We have had some activity, and are extremely motivated to sell, what else can I do? I'm having open houses all weekend long. I need the house to sell, otherwise we will be in foreclosure shortly because my husband lost his job. The price is super super low, I just need to get the word out ... any ideas?

Houses for sale by owner or on contract? I was wondering if anyone knows of any houses for sale by owner or on contract in Owensboro, Ky.

Can I have a realtor and have a For Sale By Owner at the same time? I live in Chicago, Illinois and I have my home for sale-a 2-flat. I personally don't think my realtor is wokring to the best of her ability and I would like to know if I can put if up for sale on my own as well as having the Realtor working on it. Does anyone know the rules for this?

How to buy a For Sale By Owner House? Could someone please explain to me if a Realtor is needed when you buy a property that is listed for sell by the homeowners instead of with a Realtor. Does the Realtor charge you a certain fee for this service? What is the process of buying a home like this? Pros? Cons? Thanks!

What is the firt step if I want your house to be For Sale by Owner? I want to sell my house by myself. But I don't know where to start. Do I need to register first in any specific agency before putting my house in the market? Thanks.

Why would you sell your home For Sale By Owner? BESIDES the savings on commissions. Why else would you sell by yourself? For those of you that have been successful..... How long did it take and how much money did it cost you for advertising and supplies? For those that weren't successful.... How long before you hired a Realtor and how much money did you lose trying to sell on your own?

What are the pros & cons of buying a house for sale by owner(without the intervention of a real estate agent)? My father wants to buy a house, but he thinks he can get a better price if he deals directly with the owner. I'm not so sure about that, and that's why I'm asking.

Can you do a short sale with a for sale by owner? Or will the bank require a realtor as one point of contact? I was wondering if a short sale can be done without contracting to one broker and having each realtor that brings a buyer to go straight to the bank so they can negotiate my short sale. Can this be done rather than getting a listing agent?

In SC, We have a prequal, What is the step by step process for buying a home from a For Sale By Owner? How do we start. First time home buyer. House is being sold by owner. We don't know how to make offer? What does the seller give us as far as documents? Shouldn't the owner remove house from market to begin negotiations? We have financing? What do we do?

I have a building lot and need to know the pros and cons of for sale by owner or going with an agent? Does anyone have experience doing either and where is the best place for me to get info on this process to sell by owner?

sites to list your home for sale by owner? i know of some, but want to see if anyone has any not on my list yet. am getting ready to sale my house. thanks. don't need any realtors trying to tell me to list it with a realtor either. i know about that option.

Whats the best sites online to post a neosho missouri for sale by owner home? WE are trying to sale our home ourselves in Neosho Missouri. We didn't have any luck with the previous realtor we had. We want to put it on line and was wandering if anyone could tell us the best and most effective sites to post it on. Also does anyone have any good home selling tips? Thanks for your help!!

Does any one know were to find used petroleum tankers for sale by owner ? I'm looking for web site that are selling used petroleum trucks tankers by owner

Which is the best way to find sale by owner real estate? Real estate agents even though, they are making very good commission they are not always reliable or ethical so we are trying to find sale by owner properties. Which is the best way to find those? I know about craigslist but what are other options?

Would you consider selling your home "for sale by owner"? In these days, if you had to sell your home or condo, would you consider selling it on your own? On the flip side, would you prefer to do a private sale through the owner without the input of an agent?

What amt is appropriate to pay a realtor when they bring you a buyer & your home is For Sale By Owner? We are selling our house, have advertised in local and regional papers, put it on Yahoo real estate, etc. Over a year ago, we had a real estate agent friend list it for us, but there were no bites. So eight months after her contract expired, we listed it as "for sale by owner". We rec'd a call that she wants to bring a potential buyer to see the house. If our house should sell to this customer, what would be the appropriate amount to pay to the real estate friend - - keeping in mind that we will not be making a killing on the sale of the house in today's market situations.

I am trying to buy an older van for sale by Private owner. Are there other sites besides Craig's List/Detroit? Michigan Cheap Cycle I cannot seem to get on. Please tell me how to find a used car these days. Thanks so much. April

Can you still get the $8,000 tax credit by, buying a house for sale by owner? Can you still get the $8,000 tax credit if you buy a mobile home house for sale by owner?

What Font is the For Sale By Owner Sign in? Need to know for a graphic design project... Here is a photo, in case you need to see it: http://image.automotive.com/f/opinion/ford-extends-jaguar-land-rover-deadline/7217094+w315+cr1+re0+ar1/for-sale-by-owner-signjpg.jpg

Hi: I live in new york city and I am buying a house up in buffalo ny. It is a for sale by owner the price is? Hi: I live in new york city and I am buying a house up in buffalo ny. It is a for sale by owner the price is $26,500.00 we already had an agent working on another property he said that he would do the paper work for us and wants to charge us $1,500.00 for his services. We found the property our-selves and we also made the deal with the seller. I know that in ny the agent or brokers fee is 6% which they split. we did more than half the work so i think that we should do the same. Is it right for this agent to charge us $1,500.00 off the records. I thank you for any helpfull information.

is it better to list a house for sale by owner or with an agent? we need to sell our house ASAP - can't really afford to pay all of the sellers costs including the commission. Don't want to make any money from the sale - just enough to pay off the exisiting mortgage. Should we list it with an agent - or for sale by owner? Any one with advice - please help?? the house should also appraise for about 15,000 - 17,000 - more than what we owe.

Can anyone tell me of a parking lot or street in the San Jose area that usually has cars for sale by owner? I am looking for a used car and have looked online and at Wheels and Deals and other similar Car Lots as well as in the news paper. I used the see certain parking lots where there were always at least 2-5 cars for sale by the owner. I am not seeing hardly any cars on the street anywhere that are for sale. Am I just looking in the wrong places. Please if you know of a street or parking lot that always has a car or two for sale, let me know!! Thanks

what is the best website to find beach front properties for sale by owner? I am living in a condo that the owners would like to sell and they have offered me the opportunity to make the commission. I just don't know where is the best place to advertise this condo. Can anyone help?

buying a house "for sale by owner". how does it work? I found a really nice, small house for sale by owner(a minister actually). i'm a first-time buyer so how does this work? walk me through the steps if you can! how much cash will we actually have to pay up front?(not including the mortgage loan or down payment)

Why do you caution buying a home from For Sale By Owner? Looked up house to see it was appraised for 27K & talked to the trustee to find out he wants to sell it for 50K-65K. I really can't see what work he has done to raise the price that much. If that is the case I should buy it & finish everything myself. Just curious?

What exactly does it mean when a house is for sale by owner and it says seller will finance? Does it mean they are the ones that approve your loan? Are they usally stricter or more leniant than a financial institution?

We have a realtor but we might buy by for sale by owner. Do we owe the realtor anything? Also, if you buy via for sale by owner, would we need a realtor or can we just have a lawyer review the paperwork?

What are some websites to advertise real estate as For Sale By Owner? The cheaper, the better! Thank you for all the help you can give me...in up-north, Michigan! Thanks! I guess the biggest fear in using a realtor is the market. Many houses in the area are selling for something like $20,000 less than their asking price. If such a hit is taken, it would not be affordable to pay a realtor at all. The MLS listing idea is great! What exact websites would we go to, to go about doing that?

How do I buy a house "for sale by owner" if s/he doesn't want to work with my realtor? We are househunting with a realtor we love, but if the house we want is FSBO and won't work with our realtor, how do we make sure it will be a smooth transaction? Are there benefits/disadvantages to buying a FSBO home? Thanks!

does anyone who has sold a home for sale by owner have any tips or suggestions and how can one get started? How would I get started selling my home by myself and what would I need to know?

Does anyone have advice on For Sale By Owner? We are military in Texas and will be moving in June to Alabama. We have listed out property on MilitaryBy Owner website, but would like to find out any tips for selling quick. Our home is in very good condition, only 3yrs old.

Has anyone ever had any luck selling a home thru "For Sale By Owner"? I am undecided on whether to sell house myself or go thru a realtor?

Used car buying, Is there a lemon law on used cars for sale by owner?How do you get a mechanic to look at it? If you don't own the car, how can you take the car to have a mechanic look at it? How much does it cost to do this?

Foreclosed homes & For Sale by Owner homes - Real Estate Agents Welcome? My husband and I have had our eye on a house that is a foreclosed home. This house is being represented by several local real estate companies. My husband and I went to the bank to inquire about the procedures that need to be done to get a loan. I am a student (college) and he works. He has been with his job for a little over a year and has all the check stubs to prove it. The bank said that until I get a job, it would be impossible for them to loan anything to me but they did consider him. They ran his credit and found an outstanding hospital bill he was unaware that still existed (we plan to make payments). Therefore, they told us that they could not help us unless we had someone that could get the loan and purchase the house in their name. Meanwhile, the person who purchases the house (with the bank loan) could be selling it to us and after a year of responsible verifiable payments (receipts) that we could have the house signed over to us through the bank. Since this house is foreclosed, is there any other way to get this house, such as making payments to the bank that owns this house? As of right now, we have no idea which bank owns this house however, it is not the bank that we use. If we can not do anything to get this home, we are also interested in looking for a house that is “for sale by owner”. What kind of documentation would we need for someone to consider selling their home to us? Are there any certain laws about particular documentation that a seller would have to abide by? We live in Alabama and are first time home buyers.

Wish to renew my for sale by owner and make changes to the ad.?

Buying a house for sale by owner? What types of things do I need to look out for when buying from an owner and how much should they know? Fees involved or anything like that ussually?

does anyone have a 98-02 camaro ss hood for sale by owner not a shop.? i am looking to buy a 98-02 camaro ss hood does anyone out there have one for sale? if your not within 75 miles of 25081 let me know anyway i still might be interested. at a reasonable price . not paying near new price.

How do you buy a piece of land when it is for sale by owner? How do you go about buying property when it is being sold without a realtor. What do you do and how do things get organized (ex. the closing etc...) Also do you have to pay tax on the property when you purchase it? And, how much (roughly) are closing costs?

Best way to advertise a home for sale by owner? Look to reach out to corporations who have relocation programs for their employees and postion my home accordingly in their databases.

What is the best Home for Sale by Owner website to use? I would be interested in anyone's experience with this.

Would you buy a home that is FOR SALE BY OWNER? I know a realtor would say that they are worth every penny and I know some good ones. But some home owners want to save on the realtor fees and sell their home themselves. Does anyone have any advice on buying a home from someone you know and how best to handle it? An friend is wanting to sell their home. I am sort of interested, but don't really trust this friend. The home is only a few years old and there's not any problems that I know of and I would get it inspected and appraised. Looking for some feedback on this sort of thing. Thanks!

Has anyone bought a house "for sale by owner?" What was your experience? We've been looking at houses for a while. We just relocated to an area that has mostly older homes and we've had a hard time finding one we like. I fell in love with one and it's being sold by the owner. How does this work?