How Do You Sell A House Without A Real Estate Agent?
If the notion of handing over a commission to a real estate agent irks you, sell your house on your own. Before you go this route, factor in everything that’s involved: You’ll not only put out that sign on your lawn, but take phone calls and schedule appointments, buy classified ads, hold open houses, and conduct negotiations–all on your own. Read How to Sell a House for the basic rundown. Figure out whether it makes sense financially to go to the trouble and expense of marketing and selling your house yourself, based on the commission you’re saving. On a $100,000 home, you’ll save half of the 6 to 7 percent real estate commission ($3,000 to $3,500), assuming that your buyer uses an agent. If neither of you uses an agent, you’ll save $6,000 to $7,000 per $100,000. But you’ll incur additional marketing expenses that you wouldn’t have with an agent, such as newspaper listings, flyers, signs, Web sites, and anything else you to do promote it. Be aware that serving as your own agent means
