The FSBO Smarts For Sale By Owner Podcast

Welcome to Episode 58 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast with Steve Klein! In this special episode, Steve takes a unique approach by inviting listeners to share their inspiring stories of successful home sales as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Whether you've recently sold your home or have a remarkable FSBO experience from the past, Steve encourages you to reach out via email to info@FSBOsmarts.com.  Your...

Welcome to Episode 57 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast! In this episode, Steve Klein explores the significance of domain names when selling your home as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). While you may not initially think of purchasing a website domain name in your home-selling journey, Steve reveals how it can add a unique flavor to your listing and attract potential buyers. As more aspects of real estate shi...

Welcome to Episode 56 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast! In this episode, Steve Klein delivers a rapid-fire session of "Five Tips in Five Minutes" for For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home sellers. Strap on your stopwatch because, in just five minutes, you'll gain insights into preparing your home for sale with curb appeal, creating a standout yard sign and flyer, leveraging online digital marketi...

In Episode 55 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein addresses the challenge of seeking advice as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home seller without falling into the clutches of real estate agents eager for a commission. Discover how to obtain meaningful and pertinent advice from those who have walked the FSBO path and successfully sold their homes. Steve emphasizes the value of education, including...

Join Steve Klein in Episode 54 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast as he delves into the key distinctions between real estate agents and For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home sellers. Wondering about the benefits of selling your home FSBO? Steve highlights the freedom of controlling your sale's timing, the power of direct buyer interactions, and the significant cost savings when you keep the real estate agent...

Welcome to Episode 53 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast with Steve Klein! In this episode, Steve dives into a common challenge faced by For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home sellers: dealing with persistent real estate agents. Discover effective strategies to handle agents who won't leave you alone and maintain control of your FSBO journey. Steve shares insights on creating a list of agents who have shown r...

Welcome to Episode 52 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast with Steve Klein! In this episode, Steve shares valuable insights on how to accurately price your home when selling it as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Discover the power of obtaining comparable sales data from your local title company and learn how to analyze market trends to make informed pricing decisions. Steve also discusses the role of online to...

Welcome to Episode 51 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast with Steve Klein! In this quick and informative episode, Steve dives into the crucial topic of the flyer box and its placement strategy. Discover why having a flyer box next to your For Sale By Owner sign is a game-changer in attracting potential buyers. Steve shares insights on using colored flyers to make your property pop and why this simple addi...

Welcome to Episode 50 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast! Steve Klein is back with another valuable tip for For Sale By Owner (FSBO) homesellers, and this time, it's all about creating the perfect flyer. Whether you're a design enthusiast or not, Steve shares his top seven tips for crafting a flyer that will grab potential buyers' attention, showcase your home's best features, and ulti...

Welcome to the FSBO Smarts Podcast with Steve Klein! In our latest episode, we dive into the art of crafting the perfect real estate yard sign for your For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home sale. As a FSBO seller, your yard sign is a vital marketing tool, and we're here to share expert insights on making it stand out. Learn how a well-designed yard sign can attract potential buyers, increase visibili...

RMLS - The Realtor's Multiple Listing Service. Is it really needed in your Home Sale?  Especially when you are doing  your home sale, for Sale By Owner?   In this last episode of the year, Episode #48 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, we will look at the Realtor's multiple listing service as we ask the question, is it really needed in your For Sale By Owner home sale? 🎉 Free Workshop for Home...

Telling Stories through Video of your home sale. In our last episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, we talked about video tours and showed you just how effective they are.  And we talked about reasons why you should or should not use video. If you haven't heard that one yet, go back and give it a listen.   But what kinds of things do we say in the video? Anything? or do we simply shoot a video o...

So are videos necessary in selling your home?   Especially if you are doing For Sale By Owner route?   In other words, what kind of edge will video give you?  Any?   Are photos alone good enough?   What are the statistics of people who use video vs. photos only?  What type of videos do well? In this episode, episode 46 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein will be talking about video and how peo...

Real Estate Investing and Selling can be fun and even an enjoyable part-time sport. But what if you are selling your home only once, or twice in your life time?  How can you take advantage of the savings and be confident while you are selling your own home For Sale By Owner FSBO?  In this episode, episode 45 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, I will be going over my top 10 steps to selling your home For...

In this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, I will be going over photography in selling your home. Specifically, photo quality.  I will give 3 tips when taking photos of your house for sale.  We will go into What matters most to your potential buyers, and what looks, angles, and techniques of taking those pictures put your house in a great look. What will put your home out as a showcase home in th...

Disclosures in your FSBO home sale are a must.  Transparency is a must. Honesty is a must as well.  When selling your home for sale by owner, Steve Klein talks about those things that you should disclose when selling your home.  along with his Top 5 Picks of things, you will need to, and/or should disclose to any given home buyer. This is Episode # 43 of the FSBO Smarts Podcast.  🎉 Free Workshop...

Maintaining, Renovating, or just getting by.  During a Recession, we may think twice on what we can afford to do on a home or investment property that will move the needle in order to sell the home.  And here is the big question, are those renovations even needed?   In this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, Steve Klein will go over the question of renovations during a recession. Are they really...

In this episode of the FSBO Smarts Podcast, I will go over just what Curbside Appeal is, what it does for your home sale, and 3 things to make your home stand out the best from the Curb. We are taking it to the curb. But first, you know the drill.  The intro... What is it?  Simple. How does your home look from the street? 3 Things that will help your home stand out as the BEST home for sale in you...

In this episode, Steve Klein explains techniques and tips in using Drone Video to sell your Home For Sale By Owner, with a great Professional Look.    He also gives tips on getting a drone video look WITHOUT A DRONE!    This episode also includes: 1. Steve's top picks for recreational drones as well as drones to use for commercial use. 2. The easiest drone he has flown. 3. Some techniques and...

In this episode, Steve Klein uses his website marketing and software development skills to share with you some practical tips for utilizing Search Engine Optimization or what is known as SEO for short.  By implementing these tips, you could potentially get better ranking on Google Search Engines as well as other platforms that rank websites.  This includes sites like Zillow, FSBO, or even your own...

In this episode, Steve Klein gives his advice when approaching For Sale By Owner Home Sales on the Internet. Marketing Tips from his 25 Plus years of experience in the high tech world, and over 16 years selling homes FSBO style. Also covered in this episode: 5 Tips to Structure Your Online Presence when it comes to selling your house.  An interesting conversation that you will not want to miss. ...

In this episode, Steve Klein Starts us off on a 3 Part Series on Selling Your Home Digitally and Online - For sale by owner style.  He leverages his experience as a software developer to bridge the cap between marketing, the technology behind websites and platforms, and communications that will deliver crisp and clean messages.  Plus tips to get more views to your FSBO listing. 🎉 Free Workshop fo...

In this episode, Steve Klein explores the question, is it really a good idea selling your home during the holidays?  Especially if you are doing it on your own, For Sale By Owner style.  The answer is maybe yes, and maybe no.  Depending on your situation, level of commitment, and the need to sell.  Let's explore it together.  Plus you have to be prepared for how to sell your home during the h...

In this episode, Steve Klein shares experiences in Storage.  Specifically, where to store all your "stuff" when selling your home.  There is your garage, but what if that's  not enough. Steve walks through his experience when using storage units, and also gives a little known but highly valuable secret, that allowed him to save money off the monthly storage unit rental.  Plus a stor...

In this episode, Steve Klein shares his 3 Top Tips when it comes to staging your home. What to keep for your home sale, and what to move into storage or into the garage during your home sale.  Plus Steve answers a question from our listeners on Real Estate Commission fees.  Is it really ZERO (0%) if you do For Sale By Owner?  or is it 3%?  Steve clears that up and explains the differences between...