For Sale By Owner Purchase Contracts
By Raynor James
Deciding to sell your home will save you thousands of dollars in realtor commissions. In exchange, you need to understand subjects such as a purchase contract.
For Sale By Owner Purchase Contracts
Once you have decided to sell your home without going through a real estate agent, you need to take some time to develop an understanding of the process and necessary documents. First, you are not alone in making this decision. A recent survey found over 30 percent of homebuyers intend to sell their homes without an agent. Given this demand, there are now a bevy of forms available to the owner seller and all include a purchase contract.
A owner seller purchase contract is really no different than any real estate purchase contract. It contains all of the same terms and is usually called a real estate purchase agreement. A real estate transaction is the same regardless of whether you use an agent or not, so there really isn't any need for a specific owner seller sales contract.
In general, all of the required contracts and forms for a real estate transaction are purchased in a group. Typically, these documents are offered as a for sale by owner kit. There are different ways of obtaining them, however the internet has provided one of the easiest methods. For nearly no cost, anyone can download all of the documents need to get through the transactions. In fact, these are the same pre-printed forms used by most realtors.
As you have probably read, owner sellers are missing out on a huge opportunity if they do not take advantage of the help offered by mortgage brokers. Mortgage brokers are independent loan writers and want to do business with you. Their goal is to write the loan for the buyer of your property, so they are motivated to help you sell the home. They will provide you with all the forms you need for free and will help you with open houses and so on. This is a free resource you should definitely take advantage of. If you sell the home and they get a loan, it is a win-win situation.
When making the decision on whether to sell without an agent, many homeowners are concerned about purchase contracts and other forms. Purchase a pre-written version, use the free services of a mortgage broker and you will be fine.
Raynor James is with the site - FSBO America - FSBO homes for sale by owner.
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The Benefits of a FSBO - For Sale by Owner - Home Sale
By Donovan Baldwin
One of the most transparent benefits of an FSBO home sale to many home owners is that sticking that 'For Sale By Owner' sign in their front yard says that they might have some control over the selling of their home. However, what are the benefits of an FSBO home sale, and how do you go about doing it.
While not a 'benefit', one of the first things to remember when thinking about an FSBO home sale is that no matter where you are, the entire task can seem somewhat daunting and complicated. Adding to the complications is the fact that not only are there all kinds of legal forms required (if you have ever bought a home you know what I mean), but that requirements may vary from state to state. A California 'for sale by owner' home sale is probalby going to be different from a Texas FSBO transaction.
You might wonder that; if going the 'for sale by owner' route is so complicated and messy, why am I including this comment in an article for someone who is contemplating putting up their home in a 'for sale by owner' offering?
Well, let's talk about those benefits.
1. The FSBO Kit - Despite the potential complexities, there are many companies which offer what could be called an FSBO kit. Depending upon the company, this kit will provide the homeowner with the FSBO legal forms, and hopefully some guidance on preparation and filing of the 'for sale by owner' documents.
However, be advised that an FSBO kit may range from simply the basic or most common forms needed with some instructions on how to fill them out and where to file them, to very complete FSBO kits which include ALL the legal forms needed, instructions on how to fill them out, where to file them, instructions on how to prepare your home for sale, how to advertise your home for sale effectively, and, in some cases, contact with a listing service which will help put the home out in front of prospective buyers.
2. Growing Public Acceptance of the FSBO Process - A few years ago, most buyers would have been wary of a home with an FSBO sign in the front yard. However, since more and more home owners have opted in for this type of home sale, not only are many more people actually looking for those signs, but an entire support industry seems to have sprung up to assist the homeowner who has decided to try the 'for sale by owner' route. Newspapers offer advertising packages and guidance, for example, and even some realtors have jumped on the bandwagon by offering assistance and guidance to the homeowner - for a fee, of course.
3. A Desire for Control of the Home Sale Process - I alluded to this above in the opening paragraph. Many people just want to have some control over the process and not feel that they are a pawn in the hands of the real estate agent.
Additionally, some people want to be involved in showing the house, explaining its values and even such simple things as 'how nice the next door neighbor is' to prospective buyers. Some people feel that this more personal approach may do more to sell the house than a realtor's remark about how the owner mentioned that it was a nice neighborhood to live in.
4. Saving Real Estate Commissions and Fees - I saved this for last, just because I knew you wanted to see it first! Actually, I do not necessarily consider savings to be the main reason that ALL people choose to go with an FSBO home sale, but it is certainly a primary factor for a large percentage of home sellers. On the other hand, many of us simply believe that we don't mind paying if we know what we are paying for. When that realtor walks off with a large commission, we often wonder what he or she did to earn it.
While 'for sale by owner' will certainly very often offer savings, ranging from small to large amounts, many of us are just happy to know where our money is going. While there is almost no concrete way to measure how much money is actually saved in an FSBO home sale, there will almost always be some savings, if the process is done correctly and efficiently.
For most, the FSBO home sale will be a rewarding experience if done properly. If you are not an experienced home seller, probably the best way to be successful is to do your homework and get your hands on the best FSBO kit you can find.
Donovan Baldwin is a freelance writer living in Central Texas, and is a University of West Florida alumnus (Accounting 1973). He is a member of Mensa and is retired from the U. S. Army after 21 years of service. In his career, he has held many managerial and supervisory positions. However, his main pleasures have long been writing, nature, .and fitness. In the last few years, he has been able to combine these pleasures by writing poetry and articles on subjects such as health, fitness, yoga, writing, the environment, happiness, self improvement, and weight loss.
You can learn more about For Sale By Owner (FSBO) software at http://xtramoney4me.net/do-it-yourself-legal-forms/fsbo/index.html.
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