I've honestly lost track of how many times it has worked out for me when I sell my property online. I usually have quite a few houses for sale at the same time, and it's been like that for over thirty years now. Since the internet arrived on the scene, the majority of my buyers find my houses for sale online.
I think most investors would tell you the same thing now, especially investors who were in the business years before the internet. We would all tell you things have changed for the better. Whenever I sell my house online now I remember the days I placed classified ads in the newspaper and sent out bulk postcard mailings every week.
But every seller has the same great opportunity I'm describing when I sell my house online because anyone can do it. It doesn't matter if you decide to go ahead and sell a home on the multiple listing service and let your agent do everything, or if you market it by your own efforts, right along with the things your agent is doing.
Just remember, if you plan to conduct all the marketing and closing activities completely without an agent, you will definitely need to use the internet yourself. Hopefully, this idea is not overwhelming to you. Posting classified ads online will attract attention to your house and you will hear from buyers by phone and email, the same way real estate agents hear from buyers and buyers' agents. When they see your classified ads online, prospective buyers may go ahead and contact their own agent who may be the one to give you a call. I predict you'll hear from some agents directly, because I always do when I sell a home online.
Another trend is the growing number of buyers who prefer to work directly with sellers, and they prefer to avoid agents altogether. That doesn't mean you should keep your own agent out of the loop, not at all, but I'm saying you are quite likely to find your buyer when you run classified ads to sell a residence online. Most sellers are posting their own houses on websites like craigslist and ebay classifieds because they want maximum exposure on the local market.
Those buyers who do not choose to work with real estate agents may very well be interested in your home, so you are well-advised to make sure all your possible buyers see your house posted for sale online. Of course your agent will cover the multiple listing service, but you should take care of selling your house on the other websites yourself. That is exactly how I sell my house online, and I assure you, it can work for you, too.
