Question 1

Do I need a real estate agent to sell FSBO?

Accepted Answer

No. Nebraska and Iowa law allows homeowners to sell their property without a licensed real estate agent. You are responsible for marketing the home, negotiating with buyers, and completing the required paperwork. FSBO DocAssist provides the state-specific documents you need, and Aligned Title & Escrow handles the professional closing when you're ready.

Question 2

What documents do I need to sell my home?

Accepted Answer

At minimum, you will need a purchase agreement, a seller property disclosure, and — if your home was built before 1978 — a federal lead-based paint disclosure. Depending on your transaction, you may also need a counter offer form, an inspection response addendum, an earnest money receipt, and an HOA information packet. All of these are available free through FSBO DocAssist.

Question 3

How much can I save by selling FSBO?

Accepted Answer

Savings vary based on your home's sale price and what commission you would have otherwise paid. Many sellers avoid a listing agent commission, which is typically negotiated between the parties. Your actual savings depend on your specific transaction, local market conditions, and any buyer agent commission you agree to pay.

Question 4

Is Aligned Title & Escrow a real estate brokerage?

Accepted Answer

No. Aligned Title & Escrow is a licensed title and escrow company, not a real estate brokerage. We provide document assistance and professional closing services. We do not represent buyers or sellers in a brokerage capacity and do not provide real estate or legal advice.

Question 5

What is the difference between title and escrow?

Accepted Answer

Title refers to the legal ownership of a property. A title search confirms you have clear ownership and no outstanding liens before you sell. Escrow is the process of a neutral third party — Aligned Title & Escrow — holding funds and coordinating the transfer of ownership between buyer and seller. Both happen at closing.

Question 6

Do I need to use Aligned Title & Escrow to access the free documents?

Accepted Answer

No. The free FSBO document library is available to any Nebraska or Iowa homeowner regardless of who handles their closing. There is no obligation to use our title and escrow services to access the documents.

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