Many FSBO sellers believe that selling their own home is simple. But the horror stories tell a different tale. Here are three real cases of FSBO sellers who thought they had everything under control—until they didn’t.
❌ Horror Story #1: The Buyer Who Walked Away… With Their Deposit
A FSBO seller in Florida accepted an offer and assumed the buyer’s deposit was secure. But because they didn’t structure the contract correctly, the buyer walked away with their deposit intact—leaving the seller with nothing but wasted time.
🚨 FSBO Protection Fix:
✅ We structure your contract correctly so deposits are fully protected if the buyer backs out.
❌ Horror Story #2: The Seller Who Lost $15,000 in Repairs
A FSBO seller agreed to a standard inspection contingency. When the buyer’s agent waited until days before the closing and sent a $15,000 repair request, the seller panicked and accepted—not realizing half the repairs weren’t required.
🚨 FSBO Protection Fix:
✅ We fight unnecessary repair requests and negotiate so you don’t lose thousands.
❌ Horror Story #3: The Seller Who Overpaid at Closing
At closing, a FSBO seller was shocked to see $4,500 in title and escrow fees they didn’t expect. The buyer’s agent negotiated for them to pay all fees, and they signed without realizing they could push back.
🚨 FSBO Protection Fix:
✅ We review your closing statement so you never overpay.
💡 Avoid becoming a FSBO horror story. Let us protect your sale before it’s too late.