To FSBO or not to FSBO, that is the question…

To FSBO or not to FSBO, that is the question… It’s no secret that the Triangle Area Real Estate Market is busy. Why not just be a For Sale by owner and save a little cash?

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We can totally understand why a NC Homeowner might be enticed to sell their real property “on their own” in this busy Real Estate market.  You have worked hard to build up the equity in your home…why give it all to an agent?
From Larissa, a recent FRONT PORCH REALTY Seller Client ” …Selling you home is always stressful but working with a professional real estate professional ensures that the process goes as smoothly as possible and that your best interests are kept in mind while your home is being marketed and sold so that you can get the highest return on your investment…”
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  • NC has disclosure laws that EVERY homeowner must follow, whether they are using a real estate agent or not.
  • NC purchase contracts now have a due diligence clause to help the seller with their real estate sale, a professional knows how to negotiate all of the facets of the purchase contracts and their addenda to get you through a smooth transaction.
  • A perspective buyer entering your home will most likely be represented by their own personal Buyer’s Agent and YOU are paying for that representation whether you have hired an agent or not!
Did you know it is illegal for anyone in the state of NC to pay a “referral fee” to a non-licensed person?  Yep, it is actually a felony. It’s better to avoid this and stay out of trouble! We sell real estate FULL TIME and we have a professional state license to do so. We are experts in this Market and we want to work for you. So…why not leave it to us?

A look back at the 2014 Triangle Real Estate Market

 To no one’s surprise 2014 was a great year for our Triangle real estate market! All of our local markets showed an increase in average sales price as well as an increase in price per square foot and decrease in days on market.  That means homes are selling fast! 4th Q 2014 Home Sales by City This shortage of homes for sale has helped our sellers to be able get out from under water and have the confidence again to sell. Mortgage rates stayed extremely low for the year which was a key factor in fueling buyer activity. See how 2013 compared to 2014 and how a few of our Fuquay Varina local neighborhoods shaped up in 2014.  This should give you a good picture of what’s to come in 2015! 4th Q 2014 City and subdivision Welcome home! laura