Memphis FSBO FAQs for Sellers 

If you have chosen the Basic Package, buyer agents will reach out to you directly to schedule showings. You will need to give them instructions on how to access the property.

If you have chosen the Standard or Professional Packages, the appointment secretary will reach out to you via text, email, or phone for you to approve scheduled showing requests. Buyer agents can utilize the secure Realtor lockbox that was installed on the property whereby allowing buyer agents to access the key(s) in the lockbox only if they have an approved appointment time for that particular day. The lockbox will track those that have accessed the lockbox through SentriLock’s secure system.  Buyers with no agent will reach out to you directly.

You can negotiate with the buyers through their agent, or you can hire Community FSBO to do so for you with our “Contract to Closing Option”.

You will need to have the buyer’s agent deliver earnest money to the closing agency/attorney that you hired to handle closing and hold escrow funds for you. Please make sure that you verified the closing agency/attorney will hold the earnest money prior to selecting them to represent you before sharing their information with Community FSBO.

You will be responsible for approving inspection and appraisal appointment requests, negotiating repair requests, reviewing the appraisal, and making sure all information is shared with all parties relevant to the transaction to ensure a successful closing of your home.

Benefits of selling your home on your own, known as For Sale by Owner (FSBO), include saving on commission fees and having more control over the sale process.

To price your home to sell, you should research comparable home sales in your area, consider any unique features of your home. You may want to consult with a local appraiser for guidance.

Legal disclosures and paperwork required when selling a home can vary by state and local laws, but generally include things such as disclosure of any known defects in the property, transfer of ownership documents and any other legal requirement of your local state.  You may want to consult with the attorney you have chosen to be your closing officer.

To market your home to potential buyers, you can use online real estate platforms, list your home in the multiple listing service, and hold open houses. You can also use other marketing tools such as social media, flyers, and brochures.

When handling negotiations with buyers, it’s important to be flexible and willing to compromise, but also to have a clear idea of what you’re willing to accept and what you’re not. It’s also important to have a good understanding of the market condition and pricing of similar properties in the area.

To prepare your home for showings, you should declutter, clean, and make any necessary repairs. You can also stage your home to make it more appealing to buyers.  Community FSBO will provide you with a helpful hints guide for preparing your home.

The closing process on your own can be challenging, and it’s advisable to consult with a real estate attorney to ensure that everything is done correctly.

When dealing with contingencies, you should be aware of any contingencies that the buyer has placed on the sale and consult with your real estate attorney on how to best handle them.

When dealing with any repairs or issues that come up during the sales process, you should address them promptly and honestly to avoid any potential legal issues and consult with your real estate attorney should you have any questions.

You may consider hiring a professional inspector to do a pre-inspection on your behalf to identify any potential issues prior to listing your home.  Make sure to address any issues found in the pre-inspection or make a notation on the property condition disclosure of any issues that were found.  Be prepared to address any issues that are found during the buyer’s inspection period.

Contact Community FSBO at admin@communityfsbo.com to make a request to upgrade.  Please remember that previous packages will be prorated on 30-day intervals and you will now be upgraded to the new package starting at day one.

Contact Community FSBO at admin@communityfsbo.com to make a request to upgrade to the “Contract to Close” option.  A Community FSBO representative will reach out to you as soon as possible to expedite this service.

The MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is an online database of listings used to advertise homes and is the most popular way to reach buyers of real estate.  It is used by real estate agents and other professionals to search for homes that match criteria collected from their clients and customers.  On average, properties listed in the MLS sell faster than those that are not listed on the MLS.  The MLS is the best way to get maximum exposure for the listing of your home.

No.  These sites pull data directly from the MLS and format the information to fit their specific websites.  Community FSBO does not have control over how they use the data.

Please allow 24-48 hours for your listing to be updated on these platforms.

You will provide that information in your listing documents and Community FSBO will submit the commission offered in the MLS.

No.  Community FSBO is a locally owned and operated brokerage that lists homes for sellers in the Memphis Area Association of Realtors MLS.