| Recently, there has been a trend to selling your | | | | as responding to enquiries unlike a real estate |
| own house instead of handing the sales process | | | | agent which has fixed hours. |
| over to an experienced real estate agent. You've | | | | Now, the disadvantages of selling your own house: |
| probably also heard about the great benefits with | | | | 1. You assume all the marketing and advertising |
| such a decision. At the same time, you're also | | | | costs which can turn out to be expensive. In |
| aware of the cons of selling your own house. In | | | | addition, you may not have the experience or the |
| order to provide a concise, 5 minute guide to all | | | | skill in this area like a real estate agent. |
| these advantages and disadvantages I've decided | | | | 2. Without professional advice from an agent, you |
| to write this article. | | | | may underprice or overprice your home which |
| Firstly, the advantages of selling your own house: | | | | could mean you either missing out on thousands |
| 1. No commission needs to be paid. Since you | | | | of dollars or not being able to successfully sell |
| have no real estate agent managing the sale you | | | | your home. |
| don't need to pay anyone and you keep that | | | | 3. You may not be aware how the legal and |
| money which could end up being thousands of | | | | financial issues work in the sale of a home. Once |
| dollars. | | | | again, you may need professional advice for this |
| 2. You are your own boss. You make the | | | | part. |
| decisions regarding marketing, signage etc. This | | | | My only hope is that the information presented |
| way, you are responsible for everything which | | | | above greatly assists you in making a decision as |
| means you are not dependent on anyone. Total | | | | to whether selling your own house is beneficial for |
| independence. | | | | you. |
| 3. You are always available for showings as well | | | | |