FSBOs

The sale is likely to add some fuel to debate over whether direct for-sale-by-owner deals, known as FSBOs in the trade, are workable in the higher end of the Manhattan market, where many brokers try to hold the line on commissions and resist discounting.

DIY Guru Gets Broker Help Josh Barbanel 2011

Nationally, "FSBOs" account for fewer than one in five sales and don't appear to have grown much during the boom.

BREAKING THE BROKERS 2007

"FSBOs are a significant source of leads for us," he said, since brokers are trained to use the owner listings to sign up new customers.

DIY Guru Gets Broker Help Josh Barbanel 2011

Create your own listing on websites that specialize in FSBOs - for sale by owner.

Why You Don't Need A Real Estate Agent 2010

Your house is back on the market – and you are back to calling Sally – who found another house … … Happens all the time. 90% of FSBOs eventually use an agent WHY?

Real estate agents are next « BuzzMachine 2006

If you are here or have a friend here, check out the Board at the Lake Chapala Society, also a good source of FSBOs.

Houses in Lake Cjhapala 2006

The problem with FSBOs is that sometimes agents can actually offer good advice, like "A bird in the hand ..."

Dayyyuuummmm ... Lisa B. 2008

Buyers are motivated and are looking for homes regardless of whether or not they are listed on MLS or are FSBO, and alot of FSBOs are successful.

Real estate agents are next « BuzzMachine 2006

FSBOs can be dumb, but so can agents, especially those attracted to the job by the bubble.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Remarkable Decline in Housing Prices: 2007

There is always a lot of extra paperwork to be done with FSBOs, and we run the risk of undeclared dual agency even talking to them before bringing in a client.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Increasing Competition in the Real Estate Industry: 2007