[TrudyM]

Originally Posted by Advogado

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However, bear in mind that, if you use a flat-fee broker, you will have to line up a title company to handle the closing, document recording, and title insurance. In addition, the flat-fee broker will not advertise your house in the newspaper. You also will have to take your own pictures to post on the internet, write your own property description, hold your own open houses, negotiate the price and contract details, and resolve any issues that come up-- all without a listing broker to help you. I.e., I am not sure that a flat-fee broker is for someone with no understanding of real estate transactions. In other words, using one means that you will have to do the work and incur the expenses that otherwise would be handled by the listing broker.

I think I can handle it but was worried that agents might not show it. or that people are uncomfortable looking at a house with the owner.
About 30 years ago I briefly sold real estate. I wrote the contract to purchase on our last two houses myself as the realtor was inept. This area uses title companies for closing. I was in retail management for most of my life and negotiated contracts with vendors for Macys. So skills wise I think I am ok.
I also was thinking of having a home inspection before listing as when my son bought the fact he could look at a recent home inspection made him more comfortable making an offer. Professional photos would be important I would think. I also was thinking of getting a professional looking sign post. Doesn't Continental just provide a sign that goes on wire posts? Here everyone has big wood arm sign posts. I figured I would all told end up spending about $2500 (neighbor said they ran through 100 flyers in the first day as everyone going by stops and takes one)

People I really appreciate the time you took to respond.