When we bought our house, it was through the MLS.
Jan Ennes, of Realty Executives, was our realtor. Jan is knowledgeable, professional, and tuned in to her clients. We closed at Freedom Title in Lady Lake. The closing agent was Katina, who was very good about answering all my questions about Florida closings, owners title insurance, etc. (Yes. We have it.)
You might want to give Katina a call about what would be involved with closing a FSBO. And if you decide not to FSBO and want to use the MLS, I highly recommend Jan Ennes.
I see you are located in Hadley. A great location......Now, I am going to say something that might get me pounced upon. It is my opinion. My feeling. Just a hunch. So here goes......I think when a home is located so close to new construction, a seller might be better off with the MLS or a FSBO, just in case a TV agent might be inclined to spin potential buyers over to the new. I am NOT saying all TV agents do that. All I really know is what an agent said to me in an Open House once. I filed it in my memory because it made me think about what I would do if I ever wanted to sell.
In fairness though, I must say that I feel certain that there are more TV agents for whom a sale is a sale so they work hard on their pre-owned listings, as well as selling new.
I encourage your FSBO-ness. I bet it will work just fine. Good luck!
Laurie2 (who has just said way too much because she is sitting, bored, in the parking lot of Home Depot waiting for Mr. Laurie2)
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