Recent reporting shows that “marry the house, date the rate” can still be useful guidance, but only when buyers understand its limits.

The appeal of selling your home “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) usually comes down to saving money. Skip the listing agent, skip the commission, and keep more at closing. On the surface, it seems simple enough: put up a sign, upload some photos, and wait for the calls to come in. 

Simple, right? 

Not exactly.