Home Inspection
Many FSBO sellers strongly recommend requesting a professional home inspection. Most buyers will hire a professional inspector to find any flaws or deficiencies in the house they consider purchasing. A seller is liable for any deficiencies in the home they know about or reasonably should know about. A home inspection done on their terms gives the seller guidance on what a buyer will find in the house and offers the seller a chance to repair any deficiencies before listing the home for sale ($200-$500).
Surveying the Property
Having the property surveyed is essential to define the exact scope of the property being sold. Usually, you can find this information in a local tax office. For a small fee, you can get a copy of the official documentation of the property’s boundaries ($15-$200 or more).
Open Houses
Most real estate agents will hold at least one open house, but you’ll need to prepare your home and advertise for your open house on your own ($100).
Other costs
Many other possible costs are involved, including (but not limited to) staging your house to impress buyers, independently assessing the buyer’s financing, your financing of the deal, house warranties, the closing attorney, and negotiating an agreement with the buyer.
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