Tips written by someone who purchased a Homeseller Toolkit and sold their home
Dear FiSBO Registry, 

These are a few of my thoughts and suggestions I have for someone who is about to FSBO with a FiSBO Registry Homeseller Toolkit. 

1.  Read all information provided by FiSBO Registry.  Highlight, take notes and ask questions. 
2.  Watch the video,  the movie brings all the written information together. 
3.  Prepare your home.  Clean, unclutter, organize, plant flowers, spiff up the lawn, etc. 
4.  Prepare a showing portfolio.  Use a 3-ring notebook with dividers.  Have sections on cost of heat and electricity, service technicians, owners manuals, pictures of the opposite season that you are showing the house, land map, etc. 
5.  Discuss with FiSBO Registry their plan to advertise.  Discuss in detail when and how long ads will run in the local papers.  Plan on spending approx.. $40.00 per week if advertising in the local area shopper.  Make sure all pictures used are of good quality and reflect the true feel of the house.  Be creative when writing your ad. Seek more help from FiSBO Registry by phone if needed.  Remember why you bought the house in the first place and use that in the ad. 
6.  When an interested party is brought to your attention by FiSBO Registry, call them back immediately and set up a showing that is mutually convient to both parties. 
7.  Do a mock showing to family member or a neighbor before your first showing. Ask them to be picky and show you areas that are cluttered or disorganized or dirty.  This will be an incredible help. 
8.  Bake muffins, or cookies or bread so your house smells like "home." 
9.  Take the customers through, show them everything if they are interested.  They will ask questions if they truly are interested.  A showing could last 15 minutes to over an hour.  Don't forget to show them your book, and make sure they get an 8x10 color picture data sheet of your home and the disclosure statement.  The disclosure statement is very important and FiSBO Registry should have access to or a place for you to go to get one. Make certain you fill it out accurately. 
10.   Don't forget to place your postcards in a million places and mail them to every REALTOR and other resources described by FiSBO Registry. 
11.  When a purchase and sales agreement is signed, call a lawyer and have him overlook things and have him/her draw up the deed and transfer the title. The cost in NH is approx. $75.00. Also, call your mortgage company and let them know what is happening and request a pay-off.  This will let you know exactly what you owe at closing. 
12.  Smile when it closes. 

Lori and Steven S.
FiSBO Registry # 0427-1613-4074
 
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