Getting ready to sell your house?
Then its time to consider whether to hire a real estate agent or go it alone.
Well explain some pros and cons on each side of the for sale by owner vs. realtor debate.
What is a FSBO?
A lot of people think selling their own home cant be that difficult.
After all, you know more about your house than anyone, right?
Here are a few to keep in mind:
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Youll schedule home showings and open houses, arrange inspections and review contracts.
But with great power comes great responsibility.
And youll want to check that youre prepared tomanage the many tasksthat go into selling a home solo.
Did you know?
For one thing, home value isnt based on feelings its based on numbers.
Con: Negotiation
The best real estate deals happen during negotiation.
Its rare to price a home, and have a buyer agree to buy it outright.
What Happens When You Hire a Realtor?
When you hire a real estate agent, youll have professional expertise on your side through the process.
According to a 2019 survey conducted byEffective Agents, the average commission
that year was 5.7%.
Pro: Time + energy
Selling a home is a lot of work.
Before deciding to sell your own home, consider whether you could realistically make the time commitment.
Before leaping into either situation, do your research.
Ask your friends for agent recommendations, and start reading up about selling a home via FSBO.
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