Selling it Yourself versus Paying a Realtor

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Almost every homeowner considers the possibility that they could go it alone and sell their own home, in order to save on real estate commissions. Selling a home without professional help is often a quick path to significant savings, because paying commissions to real estate agents is expensive. The thing to determine, however, is whether or not that expense is justified and whether or not it pays for itself in terms of convenience or higher sales price. Good arguments can be made for both choices using a real estate agent or just going it on your own but the important thing to do if you are making this kind of decision is to explore your options beforehand. Once you know the facts, you can take an informed and educated plan of action.

For Sale by Owner is a do-it-yourself project that certainly can save you a serious chunk of change. The broker commissions on real estate sales vary from one jurisdiction to another, but are generally in the 5-7 percent range. Hire a pro to help you sell a home for $225,000 which is close to the median price of a home in the USA right now and chances are you will pay somewhere in the neighborhood of $12,000.

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