‘For Sale By Owner’ means more money for you, the Seller, right?

Not necessarily.

Plus, there is so much more that occurs in a transaction than Sellers usually think. Before you accept the challenge of selling your house on your own – meet with us to see what we can offer.

Using an Agent can net you 13% more money.

“Real Estate Agents were viewed as a useful informations source by 98 percent of buyers who used an agent while searching for a home.”


Sure, you can put a sign in your yard and generate some activity. But what comes next?

After you put a sign up and find somebody interested in your house, do you know what the next step is?

An Agent’s job truly begins after there is a signed contract.

Here are just a few key concepts that Seller’s might not realize transpire on the journey of home selling.

Who’s involved in Home Buying and Selling?

  1. Loan Officer
  2. Mortgage Lender
  3. Mortgage Broker
  4. Loan Servicer
  5. Real Estate Agent (Us!)
  6. Home Seller (You!)
  7. Home Inpector
  8. Home Appraiser
  9. Insurance Agent
  10. Title Company

And if you’re For Sell By Owner-ing, be prepared to negotiate with at least:

  1. The Buyer
  2. The Buyer’s Bank
  3. The Buyer’s Agent
  4. The Inspection Company
  5. The Appraiser
  6. The Title Company.

Are you prepared for all the possible circumstances?

Inspection negotiations…

Title Issues…

What happens if a buyer wants to walk?

Who holds the security deposit?

Roger Ackerman is a trained professional who works with your best interest in mind. He has superb negotiating skills and years of experience to handle any situation.


According to the National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers we have gathered that Buyer’s are advancing with the times.

Where are Buyers are looking for homes?

  • Eighty-eight percent (88%) of buyers search online for houses.
  • While only 21 percent look in Newspaper Ads.
  • Fourty-three percent (43%) of home buyers look to the internet when first looking for properties.
  • Ninety- two percent (92%) of buyers use the internet in some way in their home search process.
  • Fifty percent (50%) of buyers use a mobile website or App in their home search.

Ackerman Properties has an advanced marketing strategy with a great online presence which we use to promote all of our listings.

How do Buyers find the house they buy?

Online = 43% | Yard Sign = 9% | News = 1%

Give us a call to have a conversation about how Ackerman Properties will improve your selling process.