If the idea of hiring a real estate agent to sell your property rubs you’re the wrong way, you should know that you have the ability to sell your home on your own. However, prior to committing yourself to the process, you should factor in all the necessary steps involved. In this article, we will outline the process and provide tips to help get you started.
Step 1 – To start, you should figure out whether it makes financial sense to burden yourself with the expense and time necessary to sell your home on your own. For a rough estimate, on a home that sells for $100,000, the savings will generally amount to between $3,000 and $5,000, assuming the person purchasing the property uses an agent. In cases where neither party uses an agent, you can expect to save anywhere between 6 and 7 thousand per $100,000. While this is quite a number, be aware that you will be incurring various marketing expenses due advertising and promotion required to get the word out.
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