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Why You Should Never List Alone


If you’ve been thinking of selling your home without the help of an agent, you may want to reconsider. There are a few reasons why.


Should you try to sell your house on your own? The answer is no. While listing your property as For Sale By Owner might sound appealing, there are actually a few things you need to consider.

70% of people who originally list their homes as For Sale By Owner will eventually end up working with an agent anyway. So, why spend all that time and energy struggling to tackle things on your own in the first place? It just isn’t worth it.


Why spend time and energy struggling to tackle things on your own?


In fact, 89% of people who previously attempted to list their homes themselves ended up getting more money for their property by listing with an agent.

Studies show that people who sell with a Realtor get 6% more for their house. Coincidentally, this approximately amounts to the Realtor’s commission.

Many buyers will try to take advantage of you if they see you’re listing without an agent. Selling a home requires a lot of in-depth knowledge and experience so it’s best to leave the process to a professional.

Working with an agent will grant you a higher level of marketing for your home, help you screen buyers, protect you from legal ramifications, and get you more money for your home overall.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.