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FSBO Guide

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A clear, 11-step playbook for pricing, preparing, listing, marketing, and closing your FSBO sale.

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How to sell your home by owner

Work through each of the 11 steps below. Everything you need is built into SaveOnYourHome or covered by a trusted Local Professional.

  1. 01

    Prepare your home

    Declutter and deep-clean. Remove personal items, tidy every room, and consider a professional clean to let your home shine.

    Pre-listing inspection. Spot potential issues early so you can fix them before they become negotiation points.

  2. 02

    Set the right price

    Start with the AI valuation. Use SaveOnYourHome's AI tool for an instant estimate anchored in recent local sales.

    Get a professional appraisal. A licensed appraiser provides a written value report based on at least 3 comparables.

    Check online comps. Validate your number with public listing data from your neighborhood.

  3. 03

    Make it show-ready

    Quick repairs & improvements. Fix visible damage, touch up paint, and stage rooms to feel bright and spacious.

    Oil tank & hazard check. Underground oil tanks should be inspected or decommissioned to avoid liability later.

  4. 04

    Capture pro-quality visuals

    Bright, wide, and multiple angles. Open blinds, use natural light, and shoot several options so you can pick the best. Great photos drive clicks.

    Video + virtual tour. Order our 3D tour add-on to help out-of-town buyers self-qualify before visiting.

  5. 05

    Line up legal support

    Engage a real-estate attorney. They'll review contracts, required disclosures, and offer terms, keeping you protected.

  6. 06

    List your home

    Under 5 minutes on SaveOnYourHome. Add your details, photos, and the virtual tour. Your listing goes live after a quick review.

  7. 07

    Market everywhere

    Custom yard sign + QR code. Order a free yard sign from your dashboard — every scan lands buyers on your listing.

    Open houses & printable flyers. Host weekend opens and hand out flyers with a QR link for easy follow-up.

    Social sharing. Post to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp. Buyers talk to buyers.

  8. 08

    Be responsive

    Built-in private messaging. Schedule showings and answer questions without exposing your phone or email.

  9. 09

    Negotiate offers

    Look past the headline price. Evaluate financing, contingencies, and timelines. Your attorney can help compare.

  10. 10

    Close the sale

    Work your attorney and title company. They coordinate paperwork, disclosures, and funds to finalize the transfer.

  11. 11

    Move on — and pay it forward

    Book a mover. Use our Local Professionals directory for vetted movers with SaveOnYourHome pricing.

    Leave a review. Share your experience and the Local Professionals you used to help the next FSBO seller.

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