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Four Flavors of FBSO’s: “Classic,” “Classic – Lite,” etc.

Saving 2.7% of $0 Contrary to popular perception, not all “For Sale by Owner” homes (“FBO’s”) are created equal. Perhaps the biggest misconception is that FSBO sellers are trying to avoid paying any commission. Wrong. The vast majority are only trying to save half a commission — specifically, the portion payable to the agent representing...
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“Seller’s Market” Side Effects: More Would-Be Realtor ‘Hogs’

Non-Listed Listed Homes One of the side effects of a seller’s market is more homeowners who believe that they can sell their home without a Realtor (called “For Sale by Owner,” or “FSBO”). Here’s another:  homes putatively listed by a Realtor, but nowhere to be found on MLS (Multiple Listing Service, the repository for all...
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