Like anything else "do-it-yourself," selling your own home can save you a lot of money-when you act as your own agent, you don't have to pay a cent in commission. That's 5% or more of the selling price back in your pocket.
On the other hand, you'll pay your own advertising expenses and perform all the time-consuming tasks of a professional, full-time realtor, including:
Collecting and coordinating all legal documentation
You'll also probably want to engage the expertise of a notary or real estate lawyer to guide you through the legalities of the sale-for a fee, of course.
It's up to you to decide if so much of your time, flexibility and energy are worth the money you'll save. You can be successful, especially in a seller's market. If the market is slow, you might prefer to list with a realtor.
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