FSBO Sellers & Real Estate Consulting

Posted by Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner • November 30, 2009 • Printer-friendly

There aren't a lot of them out there in the Taos real estate market, but there are some sellers who choose to go it alone, without a Realtor. It's harder here, as we don't have a lot of driving around to find a home, so marketing is a bigger factor. But, go for it if you want to try! There's the usual reason of saving money on commissions, but there are also those who just like to "do-it-myself."

I recently switched to buyer brokerage, meaning that I no longer take listings. But, I wanted to clarify that I'm also still doing real estate consulting. This has allowed me to help FSBO (For Sale By Owner) sellers in the past to get the deal from contract through closing when they do find their own buyer. Please call me if you're about to sell your property to a family member or a buyer you've located yourself. I'll do the transaction work on a consulting basis.