The Homepie EDGE | Part 4: Common Seller Pitfalls to Avoid

The Homepie EDGE | Part 4: Common Pitfalls to Avoid

 

The FSBO journey can be a rewarding but demanding experience. Understanding and proactively avoiding common mistakes is key to success.

  1. Wrong Pricing: Avoid overpricing by doing a proper CMA and using Homepie's AVM tool.

  2. Poor Marketing: Use professional-quality photos and list on the MLS through Homepie's PRO package to gain maximum exposure.

  3. Compromising Safety: Never show your home alone and use Homepie's showing scheduler to manage appointments efficiently.

  4. Misunderstanding Commissions: The majority of buyers still use an agent. It's still a widespread recommendation to offer a buyer agent commission that is fair and aligns with other sellers in your market. State in your listing that you will pay a buyer's agent commission to avoid shrinking your buyer pool.

  5. Getting Bogged Down by Paperwork: Utilize Homepie's automatic contract generation and consider Homepie's Transaction Coordination to ensure all legal documents and disclosures are handled properly.

  6. Failing to Pre-qualify Buyers: Ask for proof of pre-qualification from a mortgage lender to ensure you are dealing with serious buyers.

By leveraging the right tools and information, a seller can confidently take control of their sale, mitigate common risks, and achieve a successful outcome.

 

 

 

 

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This Homepie EDGE 4 part series references data found in the following links, as of publishing date of 8.12.2025:

Based on the research, here is a list of the cited references from the article:

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  5. https://homepie.com/how_it_works

  6. https://homepie.com/purchase-contract

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  19. https://mystore.homepie.com/products/basic-plus-29-99-mo-mls-subscription

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  21. https://mailchimp.com/resources/memorandum-of-understanding/

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  26. https://www.trueconcepttitle.com/mastering-fsbo-sales-a-title-companys-guide-to-closing-without-an-agent


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