We just re-launched the LakePlace.com For Sale By Owner section! Some people may ask why we would do such a thing - after all, we are a full-service real estate brokerage. The answer is simple. Our goal has always been to create the BEST resource for lake property buyers - we feel we cannot truly accomplish this goal if we do not make FSBO advertisements available on LakePlace.com.

We get 5-10 emails every day from people who are going to give it a shot on their own - while we have tried to explain that selling a property, especially a non-primary property, is a difficult endeveour, it is obvious that many, many people would still like to give it a shot…and now they can.

All FSBO ads include up to 12 pictures and an unlimited description. The ad runs for 6 months for $250 (about the cost of running 2 tiny Sunday ads in a metro newspaper). If the property does not sell after 6 months, the seller will have a few of options available. First, they can just cancel their ad and that’s it. Second, they can renew their ad for an additional 6 months. Third, they can list with our full-service brokerage. Once a seller decides to list with us, we will put our full 25 point marketing plan (which includes several MLS boards) to work on their behalf. Once we sell their property, we will refund the original $250 FSBO advertisement cost.

We think it is a pretty good deal for those that would like to take a shot at selling their property on their own.