What real estate agents don't want you to know!

....Secrets to Selling Your Home Yourself in Oklahoma

Selling your home without a Realtor is entirely possible. If you haven't sold a home recently, the rules are changing, much like the ever-changing housing market.  Selling your home, on your own, means you will be responsible for taking care of everything the Realtor would usually do for you and making sure each item is done before closing.

A significant amount of time is required, to do some of the complicated work that a real estate agent normally would do. In addition, it may require extra help from outside professionals, such as accountants or attorneys, for some of the jobs.

Numerous home sales have been lost due to incomplete paperwork, misinterpretation of what was negotiated,  lack of inspections or not meeting the many fair-housing laws, plus disclosures required by federal law and Oklahoma statutory requirements.  While the seller does not have to pay for repairs on a home sold "as-is", defects must still be disclosed.

Contingencies placed on an offer may prevent the offer from being a legal contract. Conditions may include cleaning, maintenance, remodeling, repairs, buyers inspections, professional home inspections termite inspections, etc plus special contingencies that may arrive at the final hour.

Even those experienced at selling a home before, are finding that real estate transactions have become more complex, as laws and regulations change. With more loopholes and details that need focused attention, selling a home has become fraught with potential liability for unwary sellers.  Laws and regulations vary so widely, by county, that generic agreements or forms found in published handbooks, often have to be rewritten at closing.

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