Do you have access to the sold prices on equivalent homes in your market area to determine a competitive price?

Do you know how to create and post ads to the internet so they receive visibility on Page 1 of a Google search?

Do you know the advertising language that is prohibited by Fair Housing laws?

Do you know the 10 most important things to do to prepare your home to be viewed by  buyers?

Do you know the customary buyer and seller costs in your market to ensure you are not being asked to pay more than normal?

Do you know the seller disclosures that you are required by California law to provide to a buyer?

Do you know the most common property disclosure mistakes that could result in a costly lawsuit up to two years after your sale?

Do you know how to evaluate a buyer's loan approval to determine if it is valid (based on verified information) or invalid (based on an unverified phone or internet mortgage application)?

Do you know how the buyer's earnest money check must legally be handled?

Are you readily available by phone from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to answer calls and questions from interested parties?

Do you have time to hold your house Open on weekends, to meet with inspectors and appraisers?

Do you have a list of experienced, licensed contractors to facilitate repairs required by the buyer, appraiser or mortgage lender within the contractual time frame?

Are you confident in your ability to negotiate a valid contract and work through renegotiations as inspections are completed?

Do you have a real estate attorney to advise you with the contract negotiations and contract enforcement?

Do you know what credits for repairs and allowances are not allowed by mortgage lenders?

If you answered "Yes" to each of these questions, then you may be a good candidate to sell your home By Owner.  If not, then you will be better served and receive better returns on the sale of your home by working with a full-time, full-service, professional Realtor.