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popular "For Sale By Owner site states that 80% of people that try to sell their home on their own, will eventually use a Realtor. That means that 20% where either successful in selling FSBO or just gave up.  That’s because it is not easy to sell your home alone. 

Let’s consider the the buyer’s view point.  When someone is moving from one city to the next, most people do not look at “For Sale by Owner” sites. One reason is a lack of a National FSBO network,,,  so, where do you go?. Realtors have an international network.. It will show you most EVERY home that is listed by a Realtor in the united states. And from a Buyer's perspective, using a Realtor does not cost them anything.

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Flood Plain 04/07/2011
 
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How do you know if your in a flood plain? Simple answer is… if animals are lining up to your door 2 by 2…you are more than likely in a flood plain. Going to the FEMA website can give you general mapping of your area. One of the best places I’ve found is your county zoning department. (Counties vary, so if your zoning department can’t help, they can usually tell you who would.) They can usually tell you if you are in a 500 year or 100 year flood plain. Most people think that if a house is on a hill or above the bluff that it is free from being in a flood plain. While usually true, there are still some areas in Peoria that are still require flood plain insurance.
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