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FSBO - Definition of FSBO

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com

Definition: A FSBO is an acronym for For Sale By Owner. It is pronounced FIZZbow. It means a home owner is selling without an agent. Many FSBOs want to save on the commission so they can put that money into their own pocket. It doesn't mean they will discount the price by the amount of commission an agent would charge -- otherwise, they would hire an agent!
Also Known As: for sale by owner
Common Misspellings: fzbo, fizzbo, fizzbow, fissbo, fizzboe, fizbo

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