randian 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 David, the newspaper is a dying medium for FSBOs. The cost is probhibitive and the results minimal. It's no wonder the number of homeowners who advertise there has dwindled.I'd say Craigslist is too. 99% of the FSBO CL ads are from realtors. They show no respect to CL's terms of service, and CL never sanctions them for violating it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Pretorius (ON) 9 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 I'd say Craigslist is too. 99% of the FSBO CL ads are from realtors. They show no respect to CL's terms of service, and CL never sanctions them for violating it.Same here. I had to go through 6 pages of ads to email what looked like 5 real FSBOs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
<Steve> 82 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Put those false ads on a mailing list and hammer the seller with a series of mailings. Sorry Mr. Agent being that the house was posted on a FSBO site, I was mislead to believe it was for sale by owner. And I do not pay commissions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATC 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 I know there are disadvantages to bandit signs,posters,car signs, dragging a trailer behind your car with a mobile bulletin board,clothing,leaving cards EVERYWHERE,etc ... BUT isn't it nice when people contact you instead of all this chasing. Guess it's all things working together is what's needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot76180 51 Report post Posted December 17, 2011 DITTO!!!!!I have learned to never say "my way is the right way.." but....when it comes to Clist sellers....I found that I have to JACK with 30...to get 1...then before I even pull tax records they e-mail me.;We decided just to lease it...thanks!"...screw that...I like what I have set up..They call me, I tell them I'm pulling up to a meeting, and get their address and e-mail...done...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
