Frequently Asked Questions

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Answers to your questions are just a phone call away through our toll-free number 1-866-823-9983 or by e-mail at info@h4sbon.com.Your questions are important to us and will be answered as soon as possible by our friendly staff. 

The following are some common questions:

Can I successfully sell my home by owner without the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)?

Searching for a home on the Internet is not only time efficient, but enjoyable - and literally everyone is doing it!Because the Internet has changed the way people shop for homes, the MLS, utilized by realtors, is no longer the only online source to find a home for sale. You can sell your home yourself successfully by advertising through Homes 4 Sale by Owner Network and pay 0% commission! 

Although some companies offer an MLS listing for people selling by owner, you will pay a fee ranging from $399 to $599 to be listed on the MLS and you will be required to pay a 3% commission if a realtor brings you a buyer. At Homes 4 Sale by Owner Network we know that a listing on the MLS is not necessary for a successful sale by owner. We want to save you money! Buyers find homes for sale by owner attractive because they know they are getting more home for their money since the price will not be increased to include a commission. When you are selling by owner, you have the power to price competitively and make your home more attractive to buyers. Increasing the sale price of your home to include a commission, whether a 3% MLS listing or a traditional 7% realtor commission, can affect how your home is perceived on the market, and will put less money in your pocket if sold.

Realtors are welcome to browse our site and will contact you if they have an interested buyer. When you are selling by owner and not listed on the MLS, you are not locked in to paying a 3% commission and have the power to negotiate.  Many realtors are buyer’s agents working for a buyer who has already agreed to pay them a commission. If a realtor brings you a buyer and requests a commission when you are selling by owner you can negotiate a lower commission, offer to split commission with the buyer, pay the realtor a finder’s fee or request the commission be added to the final price. The bottom line is if a realtor has worked hard with a buyer to find them a home and they have chosen your home for sale by owner, it is only fair the realtor be paid. Even if a realtor is involved, selling by owner gives you more choices.

If you need assistance when negotiating a purchase agreement we recommend enlisting the services of an attorney. The fee you pay an attorney will be very small compared to the money you can ultimately save in negotiating the right price and terms of sale for your home. 

The successful formula for selling by owner is simple:
Price + Advertising = Sold! 

At Homes 4 Sale by Owner Network we believe in selling by owner and paying 0% commission!  The for sale by owner market is increasing daily and is projected to soon encompass 40% of all homes sold. Our company gives you the tools to sell by owner successfully and keep the equity you have earned.       

How will I be sure my home gets seen on Homes 4 Sale by Owner Network if I am one of the first listings in my city?

Our Web site currently has almost one million visitors each month and growing! Buyers are registering on our network across the United States seeking all types of homes. Homes 4 Sale by Owner Networks receives daily inquiries from people looking for a home in every part of the country. Through our national postings on Google.com, Yahoo.com, Smartpages.com and many more our site traffic is growing exponentially. 
Buyers simply love our Web site and are asking us for information on available homes in their areas!  

To meet the demand of the inquiries we have received, we have launched new national online home advertising packages for homes for sale and homes for rent by owner available across the United States.
  
Our national "Do It Yourself Online" and bundled full-service packages give you the ability to advertise your home for sale or for rent on the Internet with the control to manage your listing through your personal member page. Whether you choose either our new 45-day or three-month basic listing for a low introductory price or a one-price-until-sold bundled listing package, at Homes 4 Sale by Owner Network you'll have the power of state-of-the-art online advertising all for the best value.
 
Your online listing showcases your home and has a unique number you can post in local newspaper ads to invite buyers to visit your page for a virtual tour. You'll also find that our unique yard signs are a powerful advertising tool that grabs attention and drives traffic to your personal listing. 

You may be one of the first listings in your city when you put your home online but thousands of potential buyers and renters will see your home and more will quickly follow. 

How do I use my personal member page to create and manage my online listing or multiple listings?

After you purchase any of our for sale or for rent advertising packages, you will see your unique property listing number when you log in to your member page with your e-mail address and the password. Simply click the Edit My Listing link to begin entering your property information. Click the Save button at the bottom of the page to save your work.  Your listing will not be live until you check the Take My Listing Live box.

To add photos to your listing, click the Manage My Images link. Follow the easy instructions to browse your personal computer, choose the photos you want and upload them to your page. Proper photo sizing is important for your slide show to run. Easy instructions are included in the Image Manager. 

If you have questions about loading photos to your listing, simply call us at 1-866-823-9983, or e-mail us at info@h4sbon.com.  

You can delete and add new photos to your listing any time. You will also see a link called Create Custom Flyers.  This feature will automatically create a custom flyer from the details about your property and photos you select. These custom flyers can be printed from your home computer as needed.

Each property listing has a visitor counter so you can monitor traffic to your page. Options are available to post a Pending, Sold, or Rented Notice, as well as delete your listing when your home is no longer on the market. Through the Edit My Listing feature, you can make changes to your listing 24 hours a day, seven days week from the comfort of your home or office. Post your open house notices to your page and custom flyers as well as the Homes Open This Week section of our Web site.

Your Personal Member Page also gives you the ability to manage multiple properties.  If you have more than one property for sale or rent, you will be able to manage all of your properties from your member page. Add new property listings as needed.

What if I need help creating my home listing? I'm not sure how to write the description or upload my photos?

Simply call us toll-free at 1-866-823-9983 or e-mail your questions to us at info@h4sbon.com and our friendly staff will help you create your property listing. 

How can I tell if my home is being well received on the market?

The following formula will tell you how your home is doing on the market and indicate what, if any, changes need to be made:
The number of visitors to your property listing
+ the number of flyers moving from your brochure box
+ the number of calls you receive
+ the number of showings you book
+ buyer comments you hear 
= how your home is being received on the market!
Remember:  Price + Advertising = Sold!
Listen to what the market is telling you and adjust your strategy as necessary for success. 

If I am a builder-owner, how can I best utilize your site to advertise my homes?
Our Multi-Property Manager is a powerful tool to advertise and manage multiple property listings. Whether you have just one new construction or several models to market, you can showcase your home with a custom photo slide show and post your contact information for perspective buyers.  

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Have a question you'd like to see included in this section?
E-mail your question to:   Attn: FAQ   info@h4sbon.com 

 

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