FSBO Cedar Rapids, Iowa

When you sell FSBO in Cedar Rapids, Iowa your listings can be invisible unless you get in the MLS.

You listing can be shunned by Cedar Rapids, Iowa real estate agents if they've bigoted against FSBO listings (even if you offer 3.5% to the buyers agent).

Some agents will still work with FSBO sellers if they have a buyer for the seller, but we've also spoken to some who refuse to do so, even if it violates their ethics code (looking out for the buyers best interest).

If you could save $14,000 selling your $200,000 home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa buy selling FSBO, you'd probably consider it for a second.

With the standard commission for real estate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at 7% (some agencies will negotiate, eg: WHY USA, Re/MAX, but not likely Skogman, Iowa Realty, Coldwell Banker Hedges), that $14,000 in savings is attractive.

During tough economic times, if you've got the time and skills, you can sell your home to save 7%.

However, be careful in the details, and prepare your expectations for the FSBO approach.