Seller's Top 5 Mistakes (to avoid)

Thinking of selling your own Calgary real estate? Be careful thinking it will save money and provide an advantage over the Calgary Realtor-using majority.

Before you start down a ‘For Sale by Owner’ (FSBO) path in Calgary real estate, avoid these seller mistakes:

1. Limited exposure
   
   For Sale by Owner selling gives limited exposure and can take between 10 and 15 times longer to sell homes to buyers. Houses that take long to sell end up selling for less.

2. Awkward sales
   
   Most buyers find negotiating with sellers extremely awkward, and avoid For Sale by Owner situations.

3. Minimized returns
   
   Most buyers use a Realtor who will typically not work with FSBOs unless you offer a commission, which cuts into your returns.

4. Lack of experience
   
   Lack of negotiating experience can result in a lower selling price, a bad contract and possible lawsuits.

5. Legal expenses
   
   Your lawyer's fees could be much higher than a Realtor's commission.

The bottom line? Use a Calgary Real Estate Realtor. You only pay a commission to your Realtor if your home is sold at a price you are happy with! Contact Crystal for more help!