Selling your home without a real estate agent is tempting. It seems like an excellent way to save money by removing the commission you’d pay to an agent. Did you know statistics show less than 10 percent of FSBOs actually sell?

I've included this list of five reasons why FSBOs fail so you can spot the roadblocks before they happen:

1. Marketing
   Your goal is to get your home seen by as many potential buyers as possible. Real estate agents use multiple listing services, online real estate websites, client mailing lists, and more. 
2. Pricing
   Be careful not to make a mistake when pricing your home. If your price is too high, it may linger on the market. If your price is too low, you could lose money at the end of the day.
3. Curb Appeal and Staging
   Be careful not to miss the needed fixes and upgrades necessary to keep buyers interested and engaged.
4. Showings and Open Houses
   Showings and open houses get complicated when you're going it alone. These days many agents are using virtual showings and open houses to sell homes. 
5. Document Execution
   Managing legal paperwork can be a stumbling block. Documents require proper completion and execution. If you miss a critical detail, it could jeopardize your closing or create legal problems.