Sell my house! Don't make this mistake

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  • Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
  • Selling a house on your own? This video explains why advertising on Zillow as a For sale by Owner or FSBO may be setting you up for failure. Zillow is in the business of making money.... like most companies. They sell leads to real estate agents and mortgage lenders...this is their primary reason for being in existence. There are other ways to market your houses for sale by owner. Be sure and subscribe. Upcoming videos will show you how.
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  • @mrsz1988
    @mrsz1988 3 роки тому +1

    I just found your page. We are currently preparing our house for sale. We hope to list in June. Its April 2021. Our realtor is a friend who sold our previous home 13 years ago. Anyway we've been communicating back and forth over the last couple weeks and he too warned against Zillow and that we cannot go by their zestimate. We are selling a 3000 sq ft single family in Southern PA that sits in the middle of a cornfield. Its beautiful. Their zestimate doesn't even compare what has sold in the area.
    Thank you for all you do

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  3 роки тому

      Your friend/agent is giving you great advice. Good luck with the sale. If you think about about it, send me the listing sheet so I can see it. Sounds amazing

  • @garymoore3497
    @garymoore3497 4 роки тому +1

    I have home for sale in Roxborough Park in Colorado. Is valued at 440 thousand. Zillow offered me 363 thousand. I told them I could not sign over to them almost 80 thousand in equality. Such a low-ball offer and lying to people, not good for business. As the inventory in Denver area so small, we expect to turn this sale very quickly.

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  4 роки тому

      Wishing you well in your homes sale. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🤓

  • @TV-vh3bx
    @TV-vh3bx 5 років тому +5

    I bought a house. Zillow asked me how it went, I answered honestly and my review rejected. Zillow lost years of business. I'm now selling that house and buying a business and another house and I'm not missing zillows fake listing, fake reviews at all.

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching our videos. Best of luck with your new home sale and purchase 👍🏻

  • @sisterada242
    @sisterada242 5 років тому +1

    I agree my property jumps and falls by the thousands on zillow. I did not list with a local agent and my property dropped 60k and never recovered. Today my neighbors homes have a higher zestimate.

  • @jjc355
    @jjc355 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the heads up, Mike.

  • @abassplayer4life
    @abassplayer4life 8 років тому

    As always Mike, Great Job on the vid.

  • @classiccafe1
    @classiccafe1 6 років тому +10

    Zillow also posts "to good to be true under valued listings" that are not available, everyone wants a deal and when you inquire about that too good to be true home through the Paid for leads listing agent on the right, they hem and haw awww that listing is in short sale or forclosed or a system glitch and we are really sorry... but now that we have your contact info what are you looking for ? Zillow is a scam and the Zillow owned Trulia is also. contact an agent always

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  6 років тому +1

      Very good point.... thank you for watching and commenting Mike

  • @self-sufficientme3155
    @self-sufficientme3155 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, glad I watched, subscribed.

  • @DadsGotADeal
    @DadsGotADeal 6 років тому +1

    Wow, love the video and the offer to train people to make a FB page and do a simple paid ad. Thanks for the quick and simple explanation of the marketing tricks zillow is employing.

  • @RealEstatePhotographerPro
    @RealEstatePhotographerPro 5 років тому +1

    Good info thank you.

  • @alphasxsignal
    @alphasxsignal 4 роки тому +1

    I have always paid high commission and done great and will sell this one now for %10 for full price and %7 for anything less. I don't mind paying high commission and always get the action like this $995,000 home I have for sale now. Lakewood Ranch Bradenton Fla.

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  4 роки тому

      Most people don't realize the value of using the services of a great listing agent. According to NAR Realtor assisted sales net 12- 18% more than those that aren't. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @johnwitt586
    @johnwitt586 5 років тому +4

    Great info, thanks for sharing! I just subscribed to your channel!

  • @romarkablebert
    @romarkablebert 6 років тому

    Thanks that was very informative.

  • @traciw2566
    @traciw2566 4 роки тому +3

    Very helpful

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  4 роки тому

      I'm glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching 🍺

  • @thesaintmustwalkalone708
    @thesaintmustwalkalone708 5 років тому

    So if my home zestimate is currently $15,000 above what we want to list it for, do you think it is OK to try FSBO first? I'm in a rural area and some of the realtor listings are poor and they charge 8.5% commission right now!

  • @paulargueta
    @paulargueta 5 років тому +2

    Great video!

  • @sherrygorman9083
    @sherrygorman9083 3 роки тому +1

    Great Video!!

  • @zeeck9396
    @zeeck9396 5 років тому

    so does a high property tax work for or against you when selling a home? I thought it would work against the seller. but it does give the buyer an idea of what the county thinks the price of the home is worth. my property tax is about 20 percent higher than it should be. my house is being taxed like it is a 500K home but in reality is probably closer to a 400K home. part of the reason is I have 1600 feet on unfinished space in my basement. I would think once the house sold for closer to 400K, the new owner could get the property tax lowered based on the sale price of the home.

  • @arapumit3899
    @arapumit3899 5 років тому

    I was tryed to sell my house by owner,zillow was saying estimate 469k for my house.in 14 days theyr bring down to my house estimate to 404k well i understood now to these scam
    Thank you men
    A lot of real estate agents were called me they have a buyer,but i want this percentage i want that etc.i told them go away.i changed my mind .i am not going to sell my house.if i do i will go with njmls
    This is the best side for me.no estimates,no real agents call 30 tines in a day..

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  5 років тому

      Thank you for watching Arap. I wish you the best with your home sale 👍

  • @waywardgeologist2520
    @waywardgeologist2520 2 роки тому

    Real estate agents, ugh. Don't list on Zillow, list in the same listing as the agents do and get all the paperwork together in order that the buyer and seller can avoid agents all together.
    If you are a buyer, don't sign with a real estate agent. This is a contract that ties you to the real estate agent, and that agent will get usually 3% of the sales price from the buyer. Say, for simplicity sake the house is listed for $200,000, that is $6,000 dollars that you could split the difference with the seller and reduce your mortgage by $3,000. Signing with an agent takes money off the table, that cost both you and the seller.

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  2 роки тому

      So miss informed about the role of a real estate agent. I can fix my own car but my time is better spent doing other things. I can lay my own tile... my time is better spent doing other things. I can move my own furniture but I prefer to pay someone else to do it. I can go on and on but I think you get my point. Real estate agents provide a service to those who need it or value their time or for many other reasons. Real estate agents provide a service and the cost is disclosed up front. Buyers don't typically pay to use the services of an agent. Statistics also prove that home sellers that use the services of a real estate agent sell for an average of 16% more than those that are not. If you pay the agent 4-6 or 7 % you come out ahead and don't have to fumble your way through contracts, legal issues, inspections, appraisals, marketing etc etc etc.
      I appreciate you watching though and taking the time to share your insights.

  • @kidcitylynnwood6324
    @kidcitylynnwood6324 6 років тому +6

    All the houses in my neighborhood always sell for at least 50 k, more then the zestimate.

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  6 років тому

      That's why it's so important that home owners get a professional analysis done to find out real current market value of their home. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  5 років тому

      @Patricia Ellinghausen You are right. And by the way cat smell is the worst for resale 😀

  • @sammysr.3190
    @sammysr.3190 6 років тому +3

    You da man

  • @abassplayer4life
    @abassplayer4life 8 років тому +1

    Here's one just to reiterate your point about the useless Zestimates. There is a home listed in my area. It started at $419,900 ( which is about $95k over market value, but that is another topic) Zillow Zestimate were $407,500. Two weeks later the agent got a price reduction to $409,900. Zillow Zestimate went to $398,500. Now, two weeks later, the price is reduced to $399,900. And the Zestimate is now at $386,500.
    If the listing agent is only lowering the asking price, why would the Zestimate change? Hmmm, good question. The Zestimate is not even close to accurate. Zillow is just following the agent in price reductions. There is no concrete data to justify their actions. If the Zestimate was even remotely legitimate, it would have been below $350,000 on day one, as the comps support that figure.
    So Zillow is hurting the seller as is the listing agent for allowing that ridiculous asking price to begin with.

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  8 років тому +1

      Thanks for sharing that info. Zillow seems to be harming the public more than helping

    • @ashevillencrealestate
      @ashevillencrealestate 6 років тому +1

      Whoa! That's nuts and so good to know! Now, I'm going to keep a watchful eye and see if they are still using that algorithm!

  • @scthoughts29
    @scthoughts29 7 років тому

    Thumbs up

  • @marymullfreedman2847
    @marymullfreedman2847 4 роки тому +1

    Would you please provide the link for how to market fsbo on Facebook

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  4 роки тому

      Hi Mary, The video I did on the subject of marketing your house on Facebook is outdated due to the fact the Facebook has changed so much since I did the video. I hope to do an updated version soon. Thanks for watching

  • @JulieN-nh2wz
    @JulieN-nh2wz 5 років тому

    Well, when you list with a realtor, the listing automatically gets picked up by Zillow so it's going to be there anyway, right? I'd limit it to just land sales. It does give the seller exposure for any buyer looking to buy from any state. If a buyer in Ohio wanted to leave the snow behind, he could pull up Zillow properties around Blairsville, GA. If the buyer wanted an agent from the list most sellers are wiling to cover one agent's commission which is half. Realtors are limited to seeing only the MLS services they pay for. There can be a few within a 2 hour distance. Am I incorrect about any of this? Good info though.

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Yes you are correct about the listing when listed with an agent it usually goes to Zillow and many other 3rd party sites. It depends on the individual Realtor board. But being on Zillow as a FSBO loses you buyers. Zillow feeds those leads to their paying customers....real estate agents and mortgage lenders. And typically the agent listed properties on Zillow usually have higher "Zestimates"... My MLS has a search feature where I can search homes anywhere in the country. It's called MLS advantage and I use it frequently. As for buyers searching on Zillow, many will find out dated information and many times listings displayed as on market that sold weeks months even years ago.

    • @JulieN-nh2wz
      @JulieN-nh2wz 5 років тому

      @@MikeAndCindyJones So True. By the way, the light in this photo of my google account is the light body spirit of my deceased German Shepherd a few weeks after her passing. I have a pic with her energetic fur. If this interests you see my other pics (elf face in an orb) and Archangel Michael's light shield/sword. I'm a QHHT Quantum healer ua-cam.com/video/Pv3iYHuSjQE/v-deo.html

  • @3flgator
    @3flgator 4 роки тому +1

    If the title section of the AS IS contract was left blank, then which of these items I'm I as the buyer responsible to pay for in the closing disclosure? The items include Title Closing Fee, Title Abstract Search, Survey Fee, Lenders Title Ins Cost, Owners Iitle Ins Cost, Lenders Title Endorsements. I'm buying a home in Florida from a FSBO and closing on June 30th. Also, isn't the seller supposed to pay for all of this instead of the buyer given that I'm in Florida? I'm a 1st time home buyer thanks for the great content.

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  4 роки тому

      Your purchase and sale agreement should indicate who is paying for what. There are typical closing costs on both side of a real estate transaction. Closing cost for the seller and closing cost for the buyer. The majority of the typical closing cost on the buyers side are related to the mortgage loan. However, all closing costs are negotiable between the buyers and sellers. Nothing is set in stone as to who pays what. Hopefully if you are buying from a FSBO without representation you at least had an attorney look over the contract before signing. Best of luck with your home purchase and thanks for watching 🤓

    • @3flgator
      @3flgator 4 роки тому

      I did and we actually had to make a few changes. Thanks and 1 last question. The sales price is for 380k and the inspection came back with $2,330 worth of repair costs. Typically what's the standard in asking the seller for a credit at closing or to do the repairs? Thanks a lot for your feedback. Its invaluable.

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  4 роки тому

      @@3flgator Nothing is standard in a real estate transaction. Everything is negotiable prior to signing a purchase contract. However, all your options for repair remedies as well as everything else should be outlined in the purchase and sale agreement you and the sellers signed. 🤓

  • @LuBrown
    @LuBrown 4 роки тому +1

    Good video Mike. I have a home in Morrisville, N.C. I want to sell. I don't want to pay the high commissions to a broker who would still make great commission even if I yield nothing or less than nothing. I don't want to sell it by myself either. I'm thinking about flat fee brokers. This is a seller's market here. There are very few options to buy a home like mine here. I'm not desparate to sell. My focus is maximizing my return and minimizing my cost. I've been told I can sell my 3/3 semi-detached 1610 sqft 2 story townhome for $288K. Any advice? Thanks. Laura

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  4 роки тому

      Hi Laura, I wish you the best in getting your property sold and at the highest net possible. There are many business models out there as far as real estate brokerages and those that will fit the individual needs of each home seller. I will tell you that even in a sellers market, exposure is key to obtaining the highest sales price with the most favorable terms. When trying to decide which business model to go with, examine how much exposure each will provide for your property. The goal is to get as many eyes on your house as possible. The more people looking, the more interest. The more interest the better the end result. Thanks for watching.

  • @edmalts
    @edmalts 4 роки тому +1

    Wow 😳. You really dislike Zillow lol 😂. Dogging the heck out of them. Lol 😂

  • @kristinlauricella8312
    @kristinlauricella8312 6 років тому +2

    I cannot find the "How to List your house on Facebook" video - can you share the link?

  • @therealfrankwhite
    @therealfrankwhite 5 років тому +2

    So should you just skip Zillow altogether and advertise elsewhere?

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  5 років тому

      Yes! If I was selling my own house for sale by owner ( I would never do) I would not put it on Zillow. Thanks for watching

    • @arapumit3899
      @arapumit3899 5 років тому

      Njmls or mls ur city first words

  • @susannethorn1997
    @susannethorn1997 5 років тому +2

    I would like to sell on facebook, when do you teach that?

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  5 років тому

      This is the video I did about marketing your house on Facebook back in 2016. Facebook is constantly changing but you can get the general idea here ua-cam.com/video/T8erUbO03W4/v-deo.html . You can also utilize Facebook Marketplace now. Thanks for watching...🏠

  • @leapnlarry
    @leapnlarry 5 років тому

    Very self serving video!

    • @MikeAndCindyJones
      @MikeAndCindyJones  5 років тому +2

      Nothing said that is not true. But thanks for watching