Title Company for FOR SALE BY OWNER Sales in Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee & Throughout Florida

For Sale By Owner sales allow homeowners to sell their property themselves without paying a real estate agent a commission and/or fees. It is not as simple as sticking a For Sale By Owner sign in your front yard and waiting for the buyer’s to come pouring in. A real estate transaction is a complicated legal process, and there are consequences for sellers who fail to follow the proper procedure. The most important step is finding a title insurance company that knows the ins and outs of a real estate transaction.

If you are contemplating selling your Tampa Bay area home without the help of an agent (or FSBO- FOR SALE BY OWNER), you’ll be glad to know that Hillsborough Title handles for sale by owner sales with the same combination of smooth proficiency and personable customer service that has characterized our work with real estate professionals throughout the state of Florida since we opened our doors in 1984. We are a family owned and operated title company, and we’ve built our reputation during the past quarter-century on a foundation of open communication and accessibility.

In addition to pre-listing activities such as preparing your property for showing to prospective buyers, hiring a home inspector and developing a marketing plan, you might need advice from a real estate attorney. You’ll likely benefit from the professional assistance available through Hillsborough Title for other for sale by owner sales services, including:

• Ownership & Encumbrance Reports – discovery of undisclosed liens, unpaid taxes, etc.
• Issuance of title insurance – owners policy, mortgage policy
• Preparation of legal documents – closing statement (HUD), deed of ownership, etc.
• Escrow service – earnest money from buyer, distribution of sale proceeds, mortgage payoffs, etc.
• Closing coordination – arranging for time and place of signing and transfer of ownership

Questions about For Sale By Owner transactions? Contact Hillsborough Title today for answers. We are your hometown title company in Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, and all other counties in Florida. And to gauge your potential financial gain from selling your home, try our seller’s net sheet calculator.