How we sold our home [without hiring a realtor] in a matter of weeks … and saved THOUSANDS!

For sale by owner — made simple.

About a year ago at this time, in 2016, my wife and I were meeting with our buyers at the title company to sell our home of ~ 10 years. The market was great for selling a home (as it is now!) and we missed being closer to our families. Natalie and I are from the same small town and now have 3 kiddos of our own. We had our third right around the time we were getting ready to sell. Different story — different time! The move just made sense.

We knew the market was hot, but were hesitant to sign a seller’s contract with a realtor. The thought of giving away thousands of dollars to a realtor didn’t sit well with either of us.

So we decided to sell for sale by owner (FSBO).

We also weren’t huge on the idea of a realtor walking random strangers through our home or the thought of hosting open houses, where anyone could stroll through as they pleased. Nope.

We set the rules and decided who would be allowed through our doors, and who was not welcome (nosy neighbors, people casing the place, etc.). The process was strategic and targeted individuals we knew had the financial capacity to buy our home at our asking price.

Our home was almost 40 years old and needed a little work here and there, but after a couple weeks of prep, the house was ready to show!

Several showings and offers later — SOLD!!!

We put a great deal of thought and effort into selling our home — and it paid off … literally.

Our listing, although not on the MLS, was viewed by thousands of potential buyers … and it worked!

I love to share our process and help those looking to sell their home without signing away a percentage of the sale to a realtor. Please give me a call or shoot me an email if you’re interested in selling your home for sale by owner (FSBO)! No, I’m not a realtor, just a guy who understands the market and how to grab the attention of potential buyers.

Brent Merritt | (616)318–4392 | brent@grantustomorrow.com

Of course, you have to have one last living room fort before you sell!

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