If you are thinking about (or have already done so) marketing and selling your home by yourself, I wish you the best of luck.  Actually luck has nothing to do with it. 

If you are educated about the process of marketing and selling your home, then you are much more likely to be successful.  Hopefully you'll have a little time before listing your home to prepare your home and yourself for this endeavor. 

I'm a licensed Realtor in the state of Iowa and have decided to help For Sale By Owners for the following reasons:

• Studies from the NAR (National Association of Realtors) prove that 89% of For Sale By Owners actually end up using the services of a Realtor/Brokerage during the time they have their home listed by themselves.  This is the 'real time' statistic in the Cedar Rapids area.
• Maybe you can help me out!  If you use a Guest Register (and you should), I would be honored to receive that list from you.  If those buyers did not find the "perfect home" in your listing, perhaps I can send them properties that will be like yours in the same area.  It's a small price to pay in exchange for the services on my website I've provided you.
• If you or any of your friends or family members know of anyone buying or selling, would you please mention my website as a source to educate them and provide information so they can make important decisions about real estate in Cedar Rapids.
• The last reason is the best one of all!  I live by the "Get by Giving" Philosophy.  The more services and assistance I can provide you, the better off you'll be in going down this road by yourself.  Perhaps you'll consider Traditions Real Estate and our flexible, full-service commission services to assist you in the future.