Huntsville Alabama Houses Blog

I'm toying with the idea of changing my FSBO (For Sale By Owner) program, which is part of my "Less Mess Hess" program. I would like your feedback, either through comments to this blog or via email.

Here are some ideas I'm toying with:

• Setting up a free no obligation web site for a FSBO
• Providing a free 1-800 number sign rider where prospects can call 24/7 for information regarding the home
• Nationwide advertising on several real estate web sites

Basically, the plan would work like this. All the services above would be free. If I bring a buyer, the seller would agree to pay 3%. If the owner brings the buyer, the seller owes nothing, or would have the option of choosing my "Contract to Closing" option for a low flat fee.

The "Contract to Closing" option would include the following services:

• HAAR approved contracts
• Estimated costs
• Coordination of inspection
• Buyer pre-approval verification
• Frequent communication with lender
• Presence at closing

Let me know what you think and feel free to share any other ideas you may have.

Todd

Typically, I keep my real estate blog limited only to posts related to real estate. However, this post is different.

Lately, I've been receiving blog comments from spammers seeking to put links to their websites selling everything from prescription drugs to...well...you know, things best left to the bedroom. Therefore, I feel it necessary to let the general public know my policy regarding comments to my blog

This blog is moderated, meaning comments must pass my approval before being posted on my blog. Rude comments, foul language, and "flames" are all blocked without regard to content. Furthermore, advertisements of any kind outside the realm of real estate are also blocked. Therefore, when subscribing to my blog, and your intent is to SPAM....you are simply wasting your time.

With that said, if you wish to advertise or place a link on my page and your advertisement or link is real estate related, you may contact me via telephone and we can discuss various options for doing so. I always welcome anything that may be of benefit to the general public, particularly if it provides valuable information or services.

Todd