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]]> By: John Masters http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-49 John Masters Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:41:35 +0000 http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-49 Please keep these excellent posts coming Please keep these excellent posts coming

]]> By: NICK http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-17 NICK Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:47:32 +0000 http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-17 I HAVE INVESTED ON YOUR SITE WITH ONLY THREE PEOPLE ASKING QUESTIONS ON MY HOME, THEN I WAS GETTING REALTORS BY THE DOZEN TRYING TO HAVE ME SIGN A CONTRACT. THEY ALL CLAIMED TO HAVE A BUYER IN THEIR POCKET. BIGGEST LAUGH I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. NEEDLESS TO SAY I HIRED A REALTOR AND YOU GUESSED IT; ZIPPO, NOTHING. THE CONTRACT IS OVER THE END OF DECEMBER, NEVER EVEN CONTACTS ME FOR WEEKS ON END TO SAY WELL THE MARKET IS DOWN ETC., ETC., CAN'T WAIT TILL ITS OVER. I HAVE INVESTED ON YOUR SITE WITH ONLY THREE PEOPLE ASKING QUESTIONS ON MY HOME, THEN I WAS GETTING REALTORS BY THE DOZEN TRYING TO HAVE ME SIGN A CONTRACT. THEY ALL CLAIMED TO HAVE A BUYER IN THEIR POCKET. BIGGEST LAUGH I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. NEEDLESS TO SAY I HIRED A REALTOR AND YOU GUESSED IT; ZIPPO, NOTHING. THE CONTRACT IS OVER THE END OF DECEMBER, NEVER EVEN CONTACTS ME FOR WEEKS ON END TO SAY WELL THE MARKET IS DOWN ETC., ETC., CAN’T WAIT TILL ITS OVER.

]]> By: Mike, FSBO.com http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-15 Mike, FSBO.com Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:18:48 +0000 http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-15 Angela & Michelle, Determining the average days on the FSBO market, and accurately tracking the success rate are very difficult in our industry. Because the Seller has control over their own listing, they are able to delete the listing after it sells with out ever reporting it to FSBO.com. Unlike with a Realtor where proper reporting is part of the process, we are unable to track the national, or city specific data that you are requesting. I always tell my customers that some houses will sell in one day, and while some never sell at all. Just a few days ago I received an email testimonial from a seller stating that they received a phone call on the first day they were listed on FSBO.com, and ended up with a contract on the house shortly there after. However, at the same time, I received another email from a different customer stating that they had not had one phone call through their listing online. We are working on a survey system to gain feedback from our sellers upon deletion of their listing online. This will hopefully give us a better understanding of success rates in your areas. In a Recent <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2007/10/18/real_estate/home_sale_broker.moneymag/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Money Magazine article</a> (<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2007/10/18/real_estate/home_sale_broker.moneymag/index.htm" rel="nofollow">http://money.cnn.com/2007/10/18/real_estate/home_sale_broker.moneymag/index.htm</a>) it was quoted that “Last year about 20 percent of sellers unloaded their homes without an agent, up from 12 percent in 2005, reports industry newsletter Real Trends. And that's expected to rise again next year.” This is good news for those attempting to sell FSBO, now and into the future. Angela & Michelle,

Determining the average days on the FSBO market, and accurately tracking the success rate are very difficult in our industry. Because the Seller has control over their own listing, they are able to delete the listing after it sells with out ever reporting it to FSBO.com. Unlike with a Realtor where proper reporting is part of the process, we are unable to track the national, or city specific data that you are requesting.

I always tell my customers that some houses will sell in one day, and while some never sell at all. Just a few days ago I received an email testimonial from a seller stating that they received a phone call on the first day they were listed on FSBO.com, and ended up with a contract on the house shortly there after. However, at the same time, I received another email from a different customer stating that they had not had one phone call through their listing online.

We are working on a survey system to gain feedback from our sellers upon deletion of their listing online. This will hopefully give us a better understanding of success rates in your areas.

In a Recent Money Magazine article (http://money.cnn.com/2007/10/18/real_estate/home_sale_broker.moneymag/index.htm) it was quoted that “Last year about 20 percent of sellers unloaded their homes without an agent, up from 12 percent in 2005, reports industry newsletter Real Trends. And that’s expected to rise again next year.”

This is good news for those attempting to sell FSBO, now and into the future.

]]> By: Lisa http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-14 Lisa Thu, 06 Dec 2007 07:32:29 +0000 http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-14 I did receive the email scam and they sent the check when I advised not to until a contract was in place. Call bank check written on and it was a real account number, just did not belong to that person or money market check. Reported to local police where check received. Filed away. Check and amount requested for agent were in the average amount you mentioned. I did receive the email scam and they sent the check when I advised not to until a contract was in place. Call bank check written on and it was a real account number, just did not belong to that person or money market check. Reported to local police where check received. Filed away. Check and amount requested for agent were in the average amount you mentioned.

]]> By: Michelle http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-12 Michelle Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:27:43 +0000 http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-12 Hey Mike, Like Angela, I would like to know what the average time is that property is listed before it is sold. Inquiring minds want to know before they sign up. I am realistic, I do understand it's a "terrible" market and unpredictable. Just looking for a ballpark time. Thanks, Michelle Hey Mike,
Like Angela, I would like to know what the average time is that property is listed before it is sold. Inquiring minds want to know before they sign up. I am realistic, I do understand it’s a “terrible” market and unpredictable. Just looking for a ballpark time.
Thanks,
Michelle

]]> By: Thomas Oetjen http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-11 Thomas Oetjen Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:08:56 +0000 http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-11 Hi Mike, In the Circlepix and link to my Virtual Tour, there is plenty of interior to see. So, that is why I am not posting interior pictures. Thomas Hi Mike,

In the Circlepix and link to my Virtual Tour, there is plenty of interior to see. So, that is why I am not posting interior pictures.

Thomas

]]> By: Angela http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-10 Angela Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:07:09 +0000 http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-10 Thanks for the response Mike. Unfortunately I am already on the Do not Call registry, but it isn't helping. Can you provide city specific info on the average time a property is listed before it is sold? Chicago is my focus! Thanks. Thanks for the response Mike. Unfortunately I am already on the Do not Call registry, but it isn’t helping.

Can you provide city specific info on the average time a property is listed before it is sold? Chicago is my focus!

Thanks.

]]> By: Mike, FSBO.com http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-9 Mike, FSBO.com Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:21:12 +0000 http://blog.fsbo.com/kicking-off-the-fsbo-blog/#comment-9 Angela, I can understand your frustration with solicitations from Realtors and Mortgage professionals. Please note that this is not a new technique for them, and those types of calls should be expected no matter where you decide to advertise your FSBO property. First, please get yourself registered on the <a HREF="HTTP://www.donotcall.gov" TARGET="_BLANK" rel="nofollow">National Do Not Call Registry</A>. You should not receive anymore calls like this after being registered for 31 days. If you do, you can report them at <a HREF="HTTP://www.donotcall.gov" TARGET="_BLANK" rel="nofollow">www.donotcall.gov</A>. Most responsible agents would first check to see if you are registered prior to soliciting you. Second, your response to the unfriendly Agent could not have been more perfect. Be polite, and let them know you will keep their information if there is ever a need to utilize their service. A good agent will thank you and let you be on your way. Angela,

I can understand your frustration with solicitations from Realtors and Mortgage professionals. Please note that this is not a new technique for them, and those types of calls should be expected no matter where you decide to advertise your FSBO property.

First, please get yourself registered on the National Do Not Call Registry. You should not receive anymore calls like this after being registered for 31 days. If you do, you can report them at http://www.donotcall.gov. Most responsible agents would first check to see if you are registered prior to soliciting you.

Second, your response to the unfriendly Agent could not have been more perfect. Be polite, and let them know you will keep their information if there is ever a need to utilize their service. A good agent will thank you and let you be on your way.

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