Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation FSBO Program Shows Columbus Residents How to Sell Home in 30 Days for Their Asking Price.

Business Editors

COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2003

Columbus-area residents may think that selling a home is as easy as selling a television or used furniture. However, according to Don Davis, president of www.theyellowsign.com, 85% of homeowners end up turning to industry professionals for help with the process.

According to Senior Loan Officer Rob Hufty of Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation, most people, with some guidance, can sell their own home. "It is hard to believe that homeowners don't take the time to fully understand the thought process and discover the best marketing techniques for selling their largest investment," says Hufty. "With the help of a check list and marketing tools, many homeowners will have a better strategy to sell their home faster and for their asking price."

Homeowners should be asking themselves questions like: "What is my home worth?" "How can I get a free copy of this information?" "How long will it take to sell?" "Am I willing to work with a buyer's real estate agent that is bringing me pre-approved buyers?" "How should I advertise and where?" "Do I want to put my telephone number out there for the world to see and be available to answer calls at all hours of the day and night?"

Hufty believes an educated seller is a more confident seller. He recommends that homeowners get as much information on selling their own home as they can. "With a check list of things to remember, what to have available, plus marketing tips to give the home greater curb appeal and more inviting interiors, the homeowner doesn't have to guess and scramble to find everything," says Hufty. "Selling can be stressful for some people and preparation makes the process much smoother."

Columbus-area homeowners looking to sell their own homes can find new options and assistance through Allied Home Mortgage. The company's FSBO (For Sale By Owner) program helps residents sell more quickly by providing free marketing toolkits and free educational seminars.

"We are very excited about this program," Hufty said. "It gives sellers every marketing option to sell their home without spending a lot of time operating it like a second full-time job."

Hufty's next For Sale By Owner Clinic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Elks Club at 4664 Ray Boll Blvd. The free education session will run from 10-11 am and limited seating is available. For additional information on this program and to register for the clinic guest list call Rob Hufty at 812-373-9528.

Rob Hufty's office is a member of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Columbus Board of Realtors, INAMB (Indiana Association of Mortgage Brokers) and is an Equal Housing Opportunity.

About Allied:

Founded in 1991, AHMCC is the largest privately held mortgage banker/broker in the U.S., with more than 700 offices in 49 states, Guam and the Virgin Islands. It offers a wide variety of mortgage products and services from over 800 lenders.

Allied is a preferred lender on Military.com (the largest military Web site on the Internet) and the exclusive mortgage lender for Carleton Sheets. Last year the company funded over $12 billion in loans, including more than $1 billion in the month of October, and was named the #1 mortgage brokerage firm by Broker magazine. In August of 2003, AHMCC was named as one of "The Top 25 Tech-Savvy Lending Firms" by Mortgage Technology magazine.

For more information about the company, visit Allied's Web sites at www.branchasap.com, www.mortgageasap.com and its new Spanish language site, www.prestamopronto.net.