Time Based Transparent Pricing

Easy to understand , fair for everyone, pay on sale or pre-pay options.

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Pay only for the time it takes to sell your property – with a capped maximum fee!

You've read that right!

Pay for the time and effort we put into marketing your property. We genuinely believe this is the fairest real estate service pricing in New Zealand.

30 Day Full Service

Sell in the first 30 days and just pay $5k+GST


  • Sunday Open-homes
  • HDR Photos
  • 360 Virtual Tour
  • Custom Sign
  • TradeMe Listing
  • Homes.co.nz
  • Full Phone Support
  • 50 Colour Brochures
  • Full Automation
  • Campaign Creation
  • Social Media
  • Email Campaigns

$5000

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60 Day Full Service

Sell between 30-60 days and pay $7K+GST


  • Sunday Open-homes
  • HDR Photos
  • 360 Virtual Tour
  • Custom Sign
  • TradeMe Listing
  • Homes.co.nz
  • Full Phone Support
  • 50 Colour Brochures
  • Full Automation
  • Campaign Creation
  • Social Media
  • Email Campaigns

$7000

Plus GST Get a Free Quote

90 Day Full Service

Sell between 60-90 days and pay $9K+GST


  • Sunday Open-homes
  • HDR Photos
  • 360 Virtual Tour
  • Custom Sign
  • TradeMe Listing
  • Homes.co.nz
  • Full Phone Support
  • 50 Colour Brochures
  • Full Automation
  • Campaign Creation
  • Social Media
  • Email Campaigns

$9000

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120+ Day Full Service

Sell in 90 days or more and pay $10K+GST


  • Sunday Open-homes
  • HDR Photos
  • 360 Virtual Tour
  • Custom Sign
  • TradeMe Listing
  • Homes.co.nz
  • Full Phone Support
  • 50 Colour Brochures
  • Full Automation
  • Campaign Creation
  • Social Media
  • Email Campaigns

$10,000

Plus GST Get a Free Quote
$500 Deposit required with final payment when the property sells

With Everything To Help You Get SOLD

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VR Tours
Open Home Assistant
Trade Me
Homes.co.nz
Marketing Hub
Sign & Print Material
Sales Automation

Our service prices are based on the actual time spent marketing your property.

Our founder, Ben Keehan, meticulously tracked the actual time he spent marketing his clients' properties during his tenure as a licensed real estate salesperson with Harcourts and First National. We leverage these time frames to create a service fee that’s not only transparent but also fair for both you, the seller, and the service provider.

Real estate agent commissions are wildly disproportionate to the actual time spent on the job, and savvy consumers are starting to catch on and demand better, hence the upfront pricing that FiSBO® has developed.

Customers will get a full detailed quotation from FiSBO before the campaign starts reiterating the above rates, deposits, discounts applied and any extras the seller wishes to add to their campaign.

Payment options include Payment from the proceeds of sale with a 20% non refundable deposit

or

Prepayment of the first months fee will one months service for free.

Any premium add-ons, boosts or print campaigns shall need to be paid for in full on the day they are ordered. Please check the zone pricing as per the pre-list documents. 

Cost to Sell Comparison

Compare the cost of selling with FiSBO® against the average real estate agents commission of 3%+GST

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Our Pro DiY Option

FiSBO® is the sole professional marketing service that allows you to use the platform on a Do-It-Yourself basis.

Selling privately is all about saving money while ensuring your property looks its absolute best online. We know serious sellers take pride in their property's appearance, and our team of fully trained marketers is here to make it shine brilliantly.

Some systems let you post your own photos, but we believe your property deserves the professional touch! If you're aiming for a top-notch private sale, our DiY Pro campaign is your perfect match.

One of our team members will visit your property, craft a standout campaign, add a touch of magic to make it shine, and guide you through the system to ensure you achieve the best results.

Lets get you started,

DiY Pro

We will travel to your location and create the campaign.


  • HDR Photos 📷
  • 360 Virtual Tour
  • Custom Sign
  • TradeMe Listing
  • Homes.co.nz
  • Full Phone Support
  • 50 Colour Brochures
  • Full Automation
  • Campaign Creation
  • Social Media
  • Email Campaigns

$2499

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Meet Ben

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Why I made FiSBO®

Hey there , I am Ben Keehan the founder of For internet Sale By Owner or FiSBO for short.

 

I was working in real estate back in 2015 and as the power of the internet started to grow with things like Virtual Tours, Online marketing, social media , the valuation algorithms like homes.co.nz and property insight tools I saw a gap in the market to provide a unique service to help private home sellers by leveraging technology and empower their decision making.

 

It wasn't untill 2018 that I found a web system to build the first version of the system and in the summer of 2019-2020 the first true working softwate version was built and our first live campaign started as covid hit.

 

Covid was a blessing as I had heaps of time to get FiSBO® working , the brand identity sorted and everything setup. In fact it has taken alot longer to tweak the services as everytime a campaign is run I learn something to make it better.

 

With the 5 years in real estate behind me I took everything I learnt from my time at Harcourts, First National and interactions and partnerships with TradeMe and REINZ to decide my true passion is in helping sellers directly.

 

Now with $30m in property sold and a franchise partner working our home area I can focus on national growth. 

 

My mission is to make FiSBO® the go to brand for direct peer to peer sales in property with supported marketing services, at price points all sellers can afford without an expensive commission on sale.

Why don't you charge a commission?

We're big believers in fairness and innovation: if you're putting in the work, you deserve to be rewarded fairly for it. It's all about creating value, both for our team and our customers.

 

And here’s something we’re really passionate about: if we deliver an exceptional product and service that lives up to our promises, we're confident people will recognize the value and be excited to support it.

 

When you choose to pre-pay for our services, you're not just securing your spot; you're also locking in the best possible price. We're excited to say, and we stand by this promise, that we'll be at least 20% more affordable than our closest full-service competitors.

Agent Sale vs FiSBO®

Apart from a couple of key differnces the gap between a private sale with FiSBO and an agent sale is very close. 

 

We both:

Provide marketing and advertising on TradeMe and social media.
Work for the seller.
Do branding and signage.
Do viewings and openhomes (Plan dependant).
Provide the latest technology. (we do)
Lower the cost of selling to maximise the sellers profit (I think they do).
Put the seller in the drivers seat.
Let the seller decide who the buyer will be.

 

Here's a game-changer: our cutting-edge, transparent online system empowers you to pre-negotiate deals seamlessly. Then, to ensure everything's above board and you're fully protected, your solicitors craft the agreement. On the flip side, traditional agents might handle this with paper, in a way that feels a bit...well, dated. We're all about speeding things up and keeping you in the loop every step of the way!

 

 

Hybrid Online Auction

FiSBO is a unique hybrid online auction very similar to how Trade Me works but designed for property.

 

Imagine all buyers both conditional and unconditional fighting to win the right to purchase your property at the same time, all online from the comfort of their homes and you are in the drivers seat reviewing the BiDs from your internet connected mobile phone, tablet or pc. 

 

Gone are the days of back and forth on paper, everything happens in real time and when you decide who the winning buyer is each parties solicitors draft the sales and purchase agreement to keep you safe.

 

FiSBO is the ultimate sales process to get you sold, saving you and the successful buyers money at the same time.

Proven Results

The Numbers Speak For Themselves

Proven In Hawkes Bay - A Very Conservative Real Estate Market

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Is this a private sale?

Yes. The definition of a private sale is the transaction, or the sale is between two people directly without a real estate agent, but conducted by solicitors or licensed conveyancors.

In the olden days, a private sale would never hit the open market as the property would be sold to a neighbour, a family member or some other direct deal.  

Unfortunately, a private sale is regarded as inferior to a real estate agent. FiSBO® is proving this to be a fallacy.

 

What does FiSBO® mean?

It's the perfect mash-up of traditional For Sale By Owner spirit with a dash of digital magic - we call it For Internet Sale By Owner..

Why is FiSBO® Different?

Our visionary, Ben Keehan, spent half a decade immersing himself in the world of real estate sales before crafting FiSBO, New Zealand's pioneering hybrid real estate platform. FiSBO is the culmination of marketing genius, cutting-edge technology, streamlined real estate processes, and a dynamic team, representing a genuine alternative to the conventional real estate experience.

Ben embarked on a mission to dissect and rebuild the traditional real estate framework, ensuring it benefits all involved. By merging premier traditional marketing strategies with the latest digital tools to engage potential buyers and introducing a transparent, real-time online auction system that welcomes conditional buyers, we've sparked unprecedented competition among sellers.

This innovation has led to a service that's not only significantly more cost-effective for sellers but also creates a win-win situation for all parties involved.

How does buying & selling work?

Purchasing a home has never been easier. Once you pop your details into our online openhome register, we'll zip all the essential info straight to your inbox to get you started with FiSBO.

Dive into a treasure trove of free tools waiting for you on FiSBO, and don't hesitate to drop a direct line to the seller for any nitty-gritty questions - all through our secure messaging, of course.

Feeling a spark of interest? That's your cue to fill out a "BiD" form. Select "Make a BiD" enter your details, your offer's conditions, and the price you're thinking of. It's like sending a little hello to let the seller know you're seriously considering their space.

Hit 'submit' and watch the magic happen. Our system immediately alerts any buyer who's shown interest in the property, making your bid visible in the public listing - in dollar signs, so it's crystal clear. And if the competition heats up, buyers can up their game with higher offers.

Sellers, you're in the driver's seat now. Feel free to negotiate with any prospective buyer. Once you're nodding in agreement, we'll whisk away the details to your solicitors, paving the way for a smooth sales & purchase agreement - keeping the legalities in check and everyone protected.

What about open homes?

If the thought of managing your own open homes seems like a mountain too steep to climb, fret not! We're here to lend a hand. Our vibrant team of marketing consultants is all set to take the reins of your viewing management and open homes, employing our dynamic, tried-and-true systems.

What if my house doesn't sell?

The real question we should be asking is, "Why isn't your house selling?"

Imagine diving into the market with the fresh perspective of a buyer and pricing your home in a way that aligns perfectly with the competitive landscape, all thanks to the rich insights from various market data sources. With this approach, there's virtually no reason for your home to linger on the market.

From what we've gathered over the years, a few things can stall the sale of a home. If a seller sets the price above market expectations, finding a buyer becomes a challenge. A lack of flexibility in negotiations? That's a surefire way to deter potential buyers. And holding out for a dream price that's not grounded in reality? Unfortunately, that means the house might just sit waiting for a buyer who'll never come.

With a blend of innovation, helpful guidance, and genuine enthusiasm, we encourage sellers to embrace a more optimistic and positive outlook. Selling your home should be an exciting journey, and with the right approach, it can be a smooth and rewarding experience. Let's work together to make your home sale a success.