Speaking of that let me first chat with those of you who are thinking about selling your home on your own.  Can this be done?  Absolutely, in certain situations.  However, the statistic that 93% of all FSBO’s sell with a Realtor is pretty telling. That doesn’t mean all sellers list their home with a Realtor but it does mean that even if you try to sell it on your own, a Realtor will be the one that brings you a buyer.  Why is this important?

Because the #1 reason for selling your home on your own is to save commission.  Therefore, if a Realtor brings you a buyer, they will expect to be paid.  Once you have agreed to pay them, the commission you are trying to save is diminished and you are now unrepresented while the buyer has someone representing them.

You also should know that buyers know that the #1 reason you are trying to sell your home on your own is to save commission.  Therefore, they will usually come in at a price significantly less than your asking price because they know you aren’t paying the Realtor fees. After thinking about what I have said, if you still want to do it on your own, interview a couple Realtors first.  1) you will get helpful info from them about pricing and marketing.  2) If you find the process of selling your home arduous, you will have already done your homework as to who you would use should you decide to list with a Realtor.