Many homeowners choose to sell their property without hiring a realtor. Sometimes they already have a buyer in mind. Sometimes they want to avoid paying a commission. Sometimes they simply believe they can handle the process themselves. Selling a home without a realtor can be successful, but many For Sale By Owner (FSBO) transactions encounter problems before the property is ever listed. Here are five common mistakes that can create unnecessary headaches later in the transaction. 1. Pricing the Property Based Solely on Zillow Online valuation tools can provide a useful starting point, but they are not appraisals. Automated valuation models often miss factors that significantly affect value, including: Property…


