If you have decided to sell your house as a FSBO (for sale by owner) without a real estate agent there are some things you will need to know. Here's a tip for you about advertising your house for sale on the Internet.

You can advertise your house for sale on any of the popular FSBO sites on the net. For your ad to be effective there are a few things you need to do. First of all be sure to have a thumbnail photo of the house if the site allows that. Then make sure you have a virtual tour of the house so that potential buyers can see the exterior and all the rooms inside the house.

When writing your ad copy bear in mind a few simple rules. The first sentences you write will make or break the ad. If they're not good your readers will stop reading and go to the next ad. Start with an opening headline. Put it in bold if you can. Your first sentence is critical. Make it short, to the point and make it attention grabbing. Example:

Beautiful House For Sale By Owner

An extraordinary property located in an excellent school district adjacent to a golf course."

Remember, making a first impression is the only thing you never get a second attempt at.