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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Disclaimer: This is provided for reference only and is not to be considered legal, financial, or tax advice from fsbo-iowa.com.Q. How much does advertising on fsbo-iowa.com cost? A. An advertisement on fsbo-iowa.com costs $175, flat fee for up to 6 months. We do not take a commission when you sell your property. More Information Q. Why should I advertise my home on fsbo-iowa.com? A. fsbo-iowa.com provides you with a powerful way to market your home on the Internet and in town. We are listed in the top rankings of Google, Yahoo, and MSN for many searches, and we advertise fsbo-iowa.com in local publications and the Yellow Pages. Our yard signs are posted in visible places around town. Even if homebuyers don't visit your neighborhood, they'll see the signs in other parts of town and know to look for more homes for sale at fsbo-iowa.com. Q. How quickly do homes sell on fsbo-iowa.com? A. Several homeowners have accepted an offer in fewer than 3 weeks while advertising on fsbo-iowa.com. You can view a complete list of homes that have sold here View Sold Properties. This page includes the date that the property was listed on the site and the date that an offer was accepted. As with any real estate transaction, many factors determine how quickly a property will sell, including the property's location, selling price, style and condition of the property, and the time of year. Q. How do I edit or add information to my listing? A. To make changes to the listing, simply log-in using the "Seller Login" link on the left side of the Home Page and follow the instructions. If you prefer for fsbo-iowa.com to change your listing, please email the changes to info@fsbo-iowa.com or call us at 319-325-8992. There is no charge for making changes. Q. Is there a way to see how many times my listing has been viewed? A. Yes, at the bottom-right corner of your listing is a number that shows how many time your listing has been viewed. Q. Do I get to keep the yard sign and Info Tube? A. No, sorry - the yard sign and Info Tube are property of fsbo-iowa.com. Let us know when you've sold your home or wish to cancel your listing, and we'll come out and pick them up whenever it's convenient with you. The directional signs are yours to keep. Feel free to write on them. Q. Do you have open house signs? A. Yes, we have Open House signs available. They are $6.00 each. You can order them when you set up your listing, or you can order them whenever you're ready to host an open house. Please give us 2 days-notice if you'd like us to deliver your open house signs. Q. Can I get more directional signs? I'd like to post them on all the major roads near my home. A. Yes, additional directional signs are available for $8 each. Q. What are the regulations for posting signs on my property and on major roads near my home? A. Iowa City permits homeowners to post 'For Sale by Owner' signs on their property as long as the signs meet the city's size limitation. fsbo-iowa.com's yard signs comply with the city's regulation. Directional and open house signs are technically not permitted on public property. I've been told that the city relaxes this policy during weekends, to allow homeowners to advertise their homes for sale. However, on Monday it's possible that city workers may pick up signs that are posted on public property. Q. What if I decide to cancel my fsbo-iowa.com advertisement? A. You can cancel your advertisement at any time. Just notify us by phone or e-mail - we'll take your advertisement off the site, and we'll schedule a time to come out and pick up your sign. We are sorry but we cannot refund your payment when you cancel your advertisement. The cost of your advertisement is incurred within the first 1-2 days after you submit your advertisement. Q. How can I get information about my property such as the year built, square footage, and lot size? A. This information is available at your local city or county assessor's office. Iowa City property owners can access information about their property online at the Iowa City Assessor Website. Search for your property using their 'Parcel Search' feature. *Tip: Sometimes if you enter your 'House No.' and street name, the search won't display any results. Try entering just your 'House No.', and choose your property from the list that's displayed. Q. How can I find out whether a room in my house can be considered a bedroom? A. You can call your local Housing and Inspection Services office. In Iowa City the number is 319-356-5130. You can also look up information online at Iowa City Housing and Inpection Services. |