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Originally Posted by nota
3 the main reason FSBO's have a hard time selling is the agents boycotting them
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I don't believe that for a second. Most of the FSBOs that sit on the market are overpriced or have flaws that make buyers skip over them.
Problem with selling the FSBO route is that it's very difficult to get buyer feedback about why your place isn't selling. Buyers don't want to tell the seller directly that their house is overpriced, ugly or has serious issues. They'll just look, pretend to like it and then never call. Leaves the seller wondering WTF is going on.
If a FSBO is well priced, well advertised and has an astute seller who can solicit feedback from potential buyers, then they usually sell pretty quick... around here anyway.
I've dealt with FSBO sellers, but only when I really do have a serious buyer. I'll usually call to explain, then screen the place for my buyer. If it seems suitable, then I'll sign the seller up on a 24hr. Sometimes they sell, sometimes they don't. Sometimes I end up getting a listing, most times I don't.