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All You Need to Know About Buying an FSBO

Author: Navjeet Kaur
by Navjeet Kaur
Posted: Oct 11, 2014

When you are in the real estate market to purchase a house, you might consider of buying an FSBO. For Sale by Owner, FSBO homes come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages, like any other type of property. The primary benefit of owning an FSBO is that after you have conducted an in-depth search in looking for a suitable FSBO home and have got the house inspected along with the concerned areas, following which the attorney is prepared and reviewed, you can have a house of your dreams.

You can opt for a real estate agent to complete the documentation and transactions associated with the process of buying a "for sale by owner" house or can choose to do it on your own. Below mentioned are some of the fundamental steps for purchasing this type of home.

Get pre-approved

Getting pre-approved, a vital aspect although ignored by many is crucial while purchasing a "for sale by owner" home. Apart from helping you know how much you can afford, getting pre-approved allows you to successfully negotiate with your lender. Besides, it also assures the seller that you make a safe option to grant funds to.

Go through valuation report

When you buy a property, you would not like to pay more for something that is actually lower in value. Valuation report allows you to compare the asking price of the home with other similar properties in the same area that have been sold recently. The evaluation enables you to secure a right deal that comes with proper pricing.

Get advice from Attorney

The process of investing in real estate comes with legal formalities that must be dealt with accurately to avoid any future problems. Get suggestions from your local attorney who has ample knowledge about the real estate market and can guide you throughout the process of property investment, right from searching for suitable options till the final closing. Legal review is necessary before signing the dotted line.

Present the offer

If you have made up your mind to buy the FSBO, present an offer to the seller. Ensure your attorney provides your seller with all necessary documents and other paper-work related to the purchase. The offer should neither be low, nor too high. It is better to present a realistic offer that leaves no scope for negotiation.

Home inspection

To make sure that the property is on good condition, home inspection id necessary. This helps you identify the problem areas of the house and how much it would cost to repair the same. Always remember to choose a licensed home inspector and he must be a third party person to avoid biased assessment report.

Renegotiation and closing

Based on the real estate inspection results if you want you can renegotiate you offer, following which, it is the time to close the deal. Your realtor and attorney can help you with special paperwork, necessary details and making payment to the seller.

Although there is no perfect way to successfully purchase a "for sale by owner" home, knowing the process simplifies the process, preventing you from making common mistakes, reducing the risks involved.

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Author: Navjeet Kaur

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