Buying a home from a for sale by owner (fsbo) home seller can be a great way to save on the price of a home. FSBO home sellers do not have to pay the real estate commission and are more receptive to accepting a little less than other comparable homes in the area.
Real estate agents are more than happy to chauffer buyers around for free because they know they will get the commission from the seller. Now that homes are advertised on the web, it is much easier to find homes on your own and SAVE a little money in the process.
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