Modern Day FSBO: A Real Guide to Selling Your Home By Owner

Modern Day FSBO: A Real Guide to Selling Your Home By Owner

FOR SALE BY OWNER! Sell Smarter. Protect Your Equity. Avoid Costly Mistakes. Are you thinking about selling your home without an agent? You’re not alone. More homeowners than ever are exploring the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) route to save thousands in commissions — but going it alone comes with challenges that can cost you more than you save if you’re unprepared. In Modern Day FSBO , award-winning real estate agent Karyn Nelsen — The ModernDayAgent — delivers a fully updated, expanded, and practical guide for today’s sellers. With over 15 years helping countless FSBO sellers avoid pitfalls, negotiate confidently, and protect their bottom line, this isn’t theory — it’s the real-world playbook built from actual seller experiences. Inside, you’ll discover: ✅ How to accurately price your home — without MLS access ✅ What really counts as a “comp” (and what doesn’t) ✅ Step-by-step checklists to prepare, stage, and market your home like a pro ✅ Scripts and forms you can actually use to handle agents, buyers, and investors ✅ Negotiation tactics that protect your equity and keep deals alive ✅ Insider guidance on disclosures, inspections, contingencies, and paperwork ✅ How to spot scams, avoid lawsuits, and protect yourself legally ✅ When and how to work with a buyer’s agent, or stand firm without one ✅ Owner financing explained ✅ The truth about new buyer-agent compensation rules (and what they mean for you) ✅ Tips for leveraging today’s tools — from social media to flat-fee MLS listings Whether you’re just testing the market, already listed FSBO, or determined to manage your own sale from start to finish, this guide gives you the confidence, knowledge, and strategies to succeed. Modern Day FSBO is not just a checklist — it’s a roadmap. Written with clarity, honesty, and actionable detail, it gives homeowners the tools to sell their property on their terms — while keeping more money in their pocket. Don’t leave your biggest asset to chance. Sell smart. Sell strong. Sell FSBO — the modern way.