Thinking of Selling Your Home FSBO? Here’s What You Need to Know First.

You want to sell your home and keep more of the profit.

That’s the goal, right?

You’ve put in work over the years. Maybe even updated the kitchen yourself. You’re thinking:

“Why pay someone else when I can just list it myself?”

We hear this a lot. But here’s what most FSBO sellers don’t realize until it’s too late:

You’re taking on serious risk—for your biggest asset.

For most people, their home is the largest financial asset they’ll ever own.

Selling it without the right guidance is like going into a courtroom without a lawyer or doing surgery without a doctor.

You might save a little on commission, but you’re adding a ton of legal, financial, and emotional risk:

  • You could underprice the home
  • Miss key disclosures
  • Accept a weak offer
  • Or create liability that sticks with you after the sale

All while juggling buyers, deadlines, negotiations, and paperwork on your own.

Buyers wonder: What else did you DIY?

When buyers see “For Sale By Owner,” they often assume:

  • You’re trying to cut corners
  • Repairs and updates may not be done professionally
  • Something might be wrong with the house

Even if your home is beautiful, FSBO listings often raise red flags. You may attract more lowball offers than serious buyers.

And you’re still on the hook legally.

In Wisconsin, you’re required to:

  • Disclose defects on the Real Estate Condition Report
  • Use the correct Offer to Purchase contract
  • Follow legal timelines for financing, inspections, and contingencies

If you miss something or handle it incorrectly, you can be sued—even after closing.

You don’t need that stress. You need a smart process.

At Big Red Barn Properties, we:

  1. Price your home strategically
  2. Market it across hundreds of buyer channels
  3. Handle showings, follow-ups, and offers
  4. Manage every legal detail to keep you protected

We’ve helped people just like you sell for more money, in less time, with way less stress.

This is your biggest asset. Let’s treat it like it.

You don’t need to do this alone—and you definitely don’t need to guess your way through it.

Want to know what your home is worth and what selling it the right way looks like?

Schedule a no-pressure call with us or text us at (608) 636-8143.

Let’s protect your investment—and help you move forward with confidence.

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