So, You’re Selling Your House Without a Realtor? Okay, Maverick.

If only it were this easy.....

So, you’ve decided to sell your house without a Realtor. Wow. Bold choice. Really living on the edge, huh? What’s next? DIY dentistry? Performing your own colonoscopy? I'm here for the energy.

But seriously—good for you. You’re skipping the middleman, pocketing all that sweet commission, and showing the world you’ve got this. Or at least you’ve got a printer, a Zillow account, and a vague sense of confidence. That’s enough, right?

Welcome to your For Sale By Owner (FSBO) era. This blog is your guide, your warning label, and your support group. Think of me like your brutally honest best friend who tells you when you’ve got something in your teeth—or in this case, when your listing photos look like they were taken on a Nokia flip phone in 2006.

Let’s get one thing clear: I’m not here to sell myself. I’m here to help you sell your house like a boss. But if you end up stress-eating Cheetos at midnight while Googling “what does earnest money mean,” don’t worry. I’ll still be here. No judgment. Maybe a smirk. Definitely a margarita

Five Actually Useful Tips for Selling Your Home Solo:

1. Price it Like a Pro (Not Like a Proud Parent)

Your house is not a rare diamond because you raised your kids in it and painted the laundry room mauve in 2014. Look at comparable sales. Be objective. Pretend you're on Shark Tank and the buyers are Kevin O’Leary.

2. Clean Like the Queen is Coming Over

Yes, your dog is adorable, but his smell is not. Your "lived-in" vibe reads more "crime scene" to buyers. Scrub like your equity depends on it—because it does.

3. Stage It or Regret It

You want people to imagine their life in your house, not yours. That means take down the family reunion photo from '98 and hide your Beanie Baby collection. Replace it with a bowl of fake lemons or something from HomeGoods that screams “I’ve got my life together.”

4. Photos Matter More Than Your Feelings

No, your phone camera isn’t “just as good as the pros.” Buyers scroll fast—if your pictures look like they were taken during an earthquake, no one’s clicking. Hire a photographer or learn how to shoot like one.

5. Market Like You’re Running for Office

Facebook, Craigslist, Instagram, Zillow, Nextdoor, a flyer on your cousin’s truck—do whatever it takes to get eyes on your listing. And remember: no one will buy your house if they don’t know it exists.

Stick with me, you rebel. Tomorrow, we’re going to roast everyone’s favorite pricing tool: the Zestimate.