Procedure for Sale of Mobile Home by Owner

[Gordon Sanders]

I own a 1983 model Fleetwood (14X66 feet excluding hitch). I have lived in it since February, 1984. The inside is still in pretty good shape; however, the outside is in bad need of new siding and maybe new skirting. I have no experience in selling mobile homes. What I need to know is what documents and paperwork are required to sell a mobile home in Texas and how do I obtain the necessary forms? I have no idea what the value of a mobile home this old is and would appreciate any help anyone could give me on pricing it for a quick sale.

Thank You,
Gordon Sanders

[David Oxhandler]

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[Pam]

I would look around at what other mobile homes in the area are selling for and the condition of these. I sold an older singlewide several years ago for more than I originally paid for it. However, it was nice inside and out. I had spent funds to maintain and actually improve the home, however.

You might also ask what the "book" value is for the home. I don't know what the actual name of this document is though.

You might also want to check with a real estate agent for value(some agents do carry manufactured housing) or ask for an appraisal to find out the actual selling price based on all the parameters of location, age, condition, etc.

[David Oxhandler]

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