[Boomer]

Hi conn8757,

I so need to stay out of this kitchen and out of this thread. I will hurry!

Anyway, good thinking about letting the neighbors know. Take some pictures maybe. Make a little listing sheet up with the measurements of the rooms, the home's features, etc. There is lots of information out there on doing a FSBO.

Also, real estate Open Houses are primarily for agents to meet people to sell whatever to. I would be careful about being a FSBO Open House though. Although, before somebody comes after me here, that thinking may have changed and it may be different in Florida. Maybe Open Houses are a hot way to sell a house there, FSBO or not. (In TV Open Houses probably do better against the general stats for Open Houses. Potential buyers are in TV looking all the time. Maybe that's true of all of Florida's market now. But if you are running a FSBO Open House be very careful. Just read up on what to do in a good book on FSBO's. Browse your local bookstore or library. Information Power!)

Then there is the whole right of first refusal thing if you have a potential buyer who is dragging his feet and you think it is time to list.

I will tell you though, most people probably need an agent. But make sure it is the right agent. Who is selling the most stuff in your area right now? Get references. References on the selling end, not the buying end.

And also please do not lose sight of the fact that when you go after that shorter contract length, you are driving the bus. Don't let an agent tell you that the market is so slow, it will take longer. Just find another agent. Time is money.

Oh I do so love talking about this stuff. Can you tell? But I do have another life. Good luck and keep us posted.

Boomer