How to Sell a Manufactured Home

There are many ways that homeowners can try to sell a manufactured home. Using a real estate agent is the most popular way to find a buyer. A person who does not want to pay a commission to an agent can list the home for sale by owner, using a variety of different methods to find a buyer.

1. Decide how much you want to ask for your manufactured home. If you owe a balance on the mortgage, contact your lender to find out the exact amount. Make sure to ask an amount for your home that is higher than the balance, unless you plan to payoff the difference out of pocket.


2. Call a real estate agent to help you sell your manufactured home. Set up a time to meet with the agent at your home. Walk through the home and describe any features that may make it attractive to buyers. Ask the real estate agent to recommend the listing price for the home. Find out how the agent intends to market the property to attract buyers.


3. Sell the home by yourself if you do not want to use a real estate agent. Buy a "For Sale by Owner" sign for your front yard. You may also want to list your home in the newspaper to help find a buyer.


4. Search for a website that allows you to post a manufactured home for sale. Use a search engine for help and go to one of the websites in the search results. Find out how much it costs to list a property for sale on the website.


5. Upload pictures of your manufactured home to the website so buyers can see what it looks like. Read through existing home listings on the website to help you decide how to word your own for sale listing. Include features in your listing that will help attract buyers. For example, if you intend to leave your existing appliances in the manufactured home, put that information in your online listing.