Previewing Obares.com
October 21, 2007 – 3:57 pmI have come across many real estate related web sites in my travels from local realtor addresses to full blown real estate network portals. Literally, there is something for everyone online if they just know where to find it.
One area that has been catching on for some time are the for sale by owner sites, established to help homeowners sell their house apart from the services of a realtor. Typically, a homeowner is not happy with paying a high commission to a real estate broker to sell their home. So, selling a home on their own is appealing for them as an important way to save some money.
A problem with selling your own home is publicity. Between securing newspaper ads, creating signs, developing flyers, and coming up with a marketing campaign, much time and cost is expended. In some cases these efforts do not pay off as only a limited number of potential buyers learn about the home’s availability. This sort of misstep is costly and often results in the homeowner choosing to go with the services of a realtor after all.
The internet has changed the equation significantly by opening up access to everyone who can log on to a computer. Suddenly, the for sale by owner (FSBO) market isn’t so restrictive as the potential buyer network spreads well beyond the selling area.
Obares.com is one site that is tipping things in favor of FSBO sellers. By mapping out cities across the country on its site, visitors can locate homes of their choosing in the town of their liking. Tools and tips for buyers and sellers is included on the site, making it possible for someone to start and finish their home buying experience right just through this one site. Mortgage information, loan calculators, legal forms, and even a vBulletin powered forum are part of this comprehensive site too.
Finally, realtors are not left out as links to local real estate agents are provided. This is wise as some people simply realize that while FSBO is a good idea, it just may not work out well for them. So, check out Obares.com for yourself to see if they have what you need to market your home.
Photo credit to Alfonso Rimo.