You don't need a traditional agent. With the right guidance, you can sell your home on your own terms — saving thousands — backed by a retired broker and licensed general contractor who has done it all.
Experience by the numbers
How it works
We talk through your property, your goals, and your timeline. No pressure, no commitment — just real, experienced advice.
You receive a proven, step-by-step FSBO roadmap tailored to your home — including pricing strategy, prep tips, and legal guidance.
Available throughout the process to answer questions, review contracts, and navigate anything that comes up — at a fraction of traditional agent fees.
Services
A proven plan to sell your home without a traditional agent — saving thousands in commissions.
"Gene, Fairfax VA — helped liquidate an 800-acre family estate among 4 heirs. All parties walked away happy."
Don't sign anything blind. I review purchase agreements and guide families through sensitive transactions.
"Herb, Jonesborough TN — helped a senior homeowner liquidate quickly; his children benefited well."
Know exactly what repairs will move the needle — from a GC who has remodeled hundreds of homes.
Remote or local — I help investors manage, maintain, and maximize their portfolios. Currently serving clients from NC to Moldova.
What clients say
"I was nervous about selling without an agent. The guidance I received was worth every penny — I saved thousands in commission and closed quickly."
"Used his services for my town home and several rentals in Gaithersburg. Saved thousands and would not hesitate to use again — highly recommend."
"I own several rental properties in Gaithersburg and live overseas. Using his services has helped me maintain my investment portfolio without being there in person."
Practical, field-tested advice from 35+ years of buying, selling, and remodeling real estate.
Overpriced homes sit. The first two weeks on market are your peak exposure window — price competitively using recent comps within a half-mile, not Zillow's Zestimate.
Focus on items that appear on inspection reports: roof, HVAC, electrical panels, plumbing leaks. Cosmetic updates like fresh paint return $3–5 for every $1 spent.
Over 90% of buyers start their search online. Listings with professional photography get significantly more views and sell faster. Budget $150–$300.
Every state has different seller disclosure laws. In NC, you must disclose known material defects. Failure to disclose can void a sale or expose you to liability.
A low offer is an opening, not an insult. Counter with confidence. Know your bottom line before you list so you negotiate from clarity, not pressure.
Accommodate showings quickly — delayed access costs you buyers. Then leave the property. Buyers need to mentally move in; a hovering seller prevents that.
You don't need an agent to close, but you do need an attorney for title, deed, and closing documents. In NC this is required by law. Budget $500–$900.
Flat-fee MLS services let you get on the MLS for $300–$500. This exposes your home to every buyer's agent in your market.
Check off tasks as you go. Stay ahead of costly repairs — from someone who's fixed all of them.
Banks will tell you the maximum they'll lend. This calculator tells you the number that won't stretch you thin — straight talk from 35+ years in real estate.
I can walk you through what these numbers mean for your specific situation — free consultation, no obligation.
Honest answers to the questions I hear most from homeowners considering going the FSBO route.
Free tools, checklists, and ebooks to help you buy, sell, and maintain property with confidence.
Everything you need to do before putting your home on the market — in the right order.
Request copyA simple tool to analyze recent nearby sales and set a competitive listing price.
Request copyWhich repairs add value before selling, which are required, and which you can safely skip.
Request copyA printable 12-month maintenance calendar for landlords and homeowners.
Request copyThe complete step-by-step guide to selling your home without a traditional real estate agent.
Request copyHow to manage rental properties from anywhere in the world — systems, contractors, and cash flow.
Request copyA contractor's honest guide to what adds value, what doesn't, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Request copyFrom first idea to walking through the front door — the complete owner-builder guide covering every phase of new construction.
Request copyFind out how much home you can actually afford — beyond what banks will approve you for.
Custom home timeline tracker and budget calculator — monitor every phase and every dollar from site clearing to move-in day.
Free video tips on selling, buying, maintaining, and investing in real estate — from 35+ years in the field.
How to price, market, and sell your home without an agent.
What to fix, what to skip, and how to prioritize your budget.
Plain-language breakdowns of purchase agreements and closing.
Property management, maintenance systems, and rental portfolios.
Month-by-month guidance to protect your investment year-round.
How to read local market conditions and time your sale.
Many videos on the channel feature AI-generated presentations produced with HeyGen — combining professional delivery with real, field-tested content from 35+ years in the industry.
Spin the wheel to land on a key real estate term — then read the plain-language definition below. 20 essential terms every buyer, seller, and investor should know.
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I started remodeling homes in 1988 — long before YouTube tutorials made it look easy. In 1998, I joined a large Mid-Atlantic real estate brokerage and discovered what most agents don't tell homeowners: the process is navigable without paying a 6% commission. I eventually started my own brokerage and built a proven system that helps homeowners sell confidently on their own terms.
After earning my General Contractor license in 2015, I had something rare: deep knowledge of both the structure of homes and the structure of real estate transactions. I now channel that into consulting — helping sellers, buyers, and investors across the country navigate the process smarter.
Mid-Atlantic brokerage, 1998. Own brokerage founder. License now inactive.
GC license earned 2015. 35+ years hands-on remodeling experience.
Current clients span from Henderson, NC to Eastern Europe.
Founded after years in traditional brokerage. Built to serve sellers directly.
Free tips on FSBO, home maintenance, investing, and more.
@TheRealEstateProfessor-c4v →Tell me about your situation and I'll reach out within one business day. No obligation, no sales pitch — just experienced guidance.
Track every phase of your build, compare estimated vs actual costs, and monitor your contingency in real time. Pre-loaded with all 12 construction phases and realistic cost estimates.