| As with any business transaction, there are | | | | By selling on your own, you could save |
| pros and cons to selling your own home. Many | | | | anywhere from $4,000 dollars to more than |
| people are intimidated by the whole process, | | | | $13,000 dollars. Whether you want to use the |
| but if you know what you are up against, and | | | | proceeds to purchase another property, invest |
| if you are aware of what needs to be done, | | | | or save, can help you make the most of the |
| you will be more effective at selling on your | | | | every dollar you save.Home showings take |
| own, or you will be better at making sure | | | | place around your schedule. You can set up |
| your agent does what you prefer. No matter | | | | scheduled home showings and have open houses |
| how you decide to sell your home, involvement | | | | to fit the needs of your life, rather the |
| in the process is important to ensure that | | | | needs of a real estate agent. Additionally, |
| you get the best deal possible.ADVANTAGESYou | | | | you know that you are home for the showings, |
| do not pay commission. This is the biggest | | | | and you do not have to worry about someone |
| advantage people who sell their own homes | | | | entering your house when you are not |
| receive by not hiring a real estate agent. | | | | there.Full concentration on your house. Real |
| Some agents charge a flat fee while others | | | | estate agents often have multiple homes they |
| take a percentage of what the selling price. | | | | are selling at once. |