Old Project Avalon Forum (ARCHIVE) - View Single Post - selling a house privately/or using an agent ???

waitinginthewings · 08-21-2009, 04:42 PM

If you already have several potential buyers, then by all means sell it privately. More money in your pocket. I have bought & sold home, but always through an agent. I tried last year to sell privately but just got a few "nosey" people who were not even looking to buy.

I also use a Notary of Public, way cheaper than a lawyer. They do the exact same work & will take care of all the transfer of papers, monies, taxes etc.

You can call a few Notaries & get their fees, also ask them (as I forget) if they have the appropriate forms for you to write up the sale of your home. The buyer usually will ask to have an inspection on your home which they pay for & if that is all clear, then your good to go.

Its easy........good luck....& I hope you can sell.

08-21-2009, 04:42 PM	#3
waitinginthewings Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 1,340	Re: selling a house privately/or using an agent ??? If you already have several potential buyers, then by all means sell it privately. More money in your pocket. I have bought & sold home, but always through an agent. I tried last year to sell privately but just got a few "nosey" people who were not even looking to buy. I also use a Notary of Public, way cheaper than a lawyer. They do the exact same work & will take care of all the transfer of papers, monies, taxes etc. You can call a few Notaries & get their fees, also ask them (as I forget) if they have the appropriate forms for you to write up the sale of your home. The buyer usually will ask to have an inspection on your home which they pay for & if that is all clear, then your good to go. Its easy........good luck....& I hope you can sell.