FSBO disclosure requirements in California are the same as they are for any other seller. Skipping the listing agent does not skip the paperwork. The law puts the duty on the owner, and the owner carries the risk if something goes wrong. Many FSBO sellers learn that after the buyer’s inspection, not before. FSBO Disclosure … Read more
FSBO net proceeds rarely match what sellers expect. Selling on your own looks simple: skip the agent’s commission, keep more of the sale price. The math looks clean on paper. In practice, two other factors work against that plan. Most FSBO sellers don’t see them coming until closing. The Commission You’re Trying to Avoid A … Read more
The Most Common FSBO Pricing Mistakes in the San Gabriel Valley FSBO pricing mistakes cost San Gabriel Valley sellers real money before a single showing happens. The number you choose on day one shapes buyer perception, negotiating leverage, and how long your home sits on the market. In cities like Pasadena, Arcadia, and San Marino, … Read more
This is Part 4 of a 6-part series on understanding your net proceeds as a seller — written for FSBO sellers. Part 1 covered why an online estimate isn’t a net sheet. Then Part 2 walked through every line item that separates the two. Part 3 looked at why your net proceeds are the number … Read more
Series: Understanding the Seller Net Sheet (Part 2 of 6) Last time, we talked about why your Zillow Zestimate or Redfin estimate isn’t what lands in your bank account. That number is the sale price. What you actually walk away with — your net proceeds — comes from a different document entirely: the seller net … Read more
