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The Advantage of For Sale By Owner

Friday, February 14th, 2014

Selling your home without the help of a realtor, also known as a for sale by owner (FSBO) is not as uncommon as you might think. In fact, over the past four years more than a quarter of all buyers and sellers were active on the market with little or no help from real estate agents, according to editor of REAL Trends Steve Murray. Furthermore, about half owners who wanted to sell their home without a realtor were successful, and only 5 percent ended up enlisting an agent.

The data shows that you have a good chance of success if you choose a for sale by owner, but make no mistake, it’s no guarantee. You are essentially doing the work of the realtor yourself, and you’ll have to spend some money in that capacity on everything from newspaper ads to signs, flyers and brochures. It’s a significant time commitment too, but worth it if you want to make it happen.

Once you find a buyer, the paperwork begins. At this point, if you’re not familiar with the process, you may want to consider for sale by owner assistance from American Home Title Group. We can ensure that the contract is drafted correctly and guide you through the process so it goes off without a hitch. Don’t let all your hard work on finding a buyer go to waste because you’re not well-versed in real estate law. Contact American Home Title Group today for for sale by owner assistance in Baltimore.

 

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American Home Title Group has been helping Marylanders with their title needs for over 25 years. In the ever-volatile real estate industry, a company’s longevity can be attributed to the quality of its work. With more than 120 years of experience in real estate and titles, American Home Title Group is your Howard County title company ready to provide you with the best experience possible in every capacity.

To get you started on the way to titling your home, try our free title settlement quote program here. You can fill it out for a free, no obligation title quote. It’s easy and fast so you’ll have the information you need in seconds. Contact us for more information about our title and other real estate services.

As your Howard County title company, American Home Title Group is ready to assist you today with a variety of real estate needs you may have. Contact us now to begin your home titling process. Our phone number is 410-750-8500. To reach us via email, please send a message to info@americanhometitlegroup.com. Follow our blog and keep up with us on Google+, Facebook, and Twitter.

 

Sources

http://home.howstuffworks.com/real-estate/home-sales-by-owner1.htm

http://www.forsalebyowner.com/education/index.php/selling-your-home/the-basics/113-5-things-to-know-before-you-sell-your-house-yourself

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Home Sales Up In Baltimore

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

More good news out of the Baltimore real estate market as the Baltimore Sun reports, “Sales of homes in metro Baltimore jumped nearly 17 percent in August from a year earlier.” According to the Sun, the median home price for homes sold in August was $252,000, which was 5 percent higher than in August 2012, and the highest level since 2008. In addition, for the past 5 consecutive months, the region saw double-digit percentage gains in sales and new listings.

 

However, August did see a slight dip in performance compared to July, as sales were down 6.7 percent and prices were down 4.6 percent. However, the dip isn’t altogether unexpected for this time of year. Corey Hart of RealEstate Business Intelligence was quoted in the Sun as saying that the July to August decreases are most likely due to seasonal market trends, as June and July typically see high sales numbers.

 

Counties in the Baltimore region also saw increases in year-over-year median sales prices, with the exception of Harford County, which saw a 4.3 percent decrease. Median sales prices in Howard County reached $400,100.

 

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American Home Title Group has been helping Marylanders with their title needs for over 25 years. In the ever-volatile real estate industry, a company’s longevity can be attributed to the quality of its work. With more than 120 years of experience in real estate and titles, American Home Title Group is ready to provide you with the best experience possible in every capacity.

 

American Home Title Group is ready to assist you today with a variety of real estate needs you may have. Contact us now to get started. Our phone number is 410-750-8500. To reach us via email, please send a message to info@americanhometitlegroup.com. Follow our blog and keep up with us on Google+, Facebook, and Twitter.

 

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http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-09-10/business/bs-bz-housing-20130910_1_august-sales-median-home-sales

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For Sale By Owner Assistance from American Home Title Group

Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

For Sale By Owner, also known as FSBO (pronounced fizzbo in its abbreviated form) is the term for when a homeowner chooses to sell his house without the help of a real estate agent. The advantage of FSBO is that the owner doesn’t have to pay commission to a real estate agent, which can add a nice sum to the final sale for the homeowner. Also, FSBO is a good option for homeowners who are concerned that a real estate agent might be more focused on selling their home quickly rather than selling it for the best price.

 

However, FSBO can be a lot of work. Real estate agents do a lot of leg work when it comes to home sales. This includes things like market research to find comparable homes in the area and suggest a good price for your home based on these comparisons. The agent can use his or her experience to suggest how to best present your home to potential buyers, and will schedule, advertise, and cater open houses both for other real estate brokers and the public. Perhaps most importantly the agent can help you when it comes to negotiations, and use his or her experience to evaluate an offer’s strength and how to respond to an offer. Agents also help you through the escrow process and negotiate with the buyer’s agent up to the final closing. So, while FSBO has the potential to save you a lot of money, it comes at the cost of a lot of your time. This is where American Home Title Group comes in.

Our Maryland for Sale by Owner Assistance services are extremely affordable, and handled by industry professionals who complete every step in the process quickly and accurately. Our real estate attorneys can draft the contract, and provide expert counsel and advice. Information on financing options is available from the team at American Home Title Group. The many industry contacts we have enable us to recommend Lenders, Home Inspectors, Contractors, and other service providers who are reliable, honest, and trustworthy.

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American Home Title Group has been helping Marylanders with their title needs for over 25 years. In the ever-volatile real estate industry, a company’s longevity can be attributed to the quality of its work. With more than 120 years of experience in real estate and titles, American Home Title Group is ready to provide you with the best experience possible in every capacity.

 

American Home Title Group is ready to assist you today with a variety of real estate needs you may have. Contact us now to get started. Our phone number is 410-750-8500. To reach us via email, please send a message to info@americanhometitlegroup.com. Follow our blog and keep up with us on Google+, Facebook, and Twitter.

 

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http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/real-estate-agent-sell-house-30259.html

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