I've been thinking of selling by owner?

First off, you aren't the first person who has thought about selling their home themselves. Selling a house "by owner", has crossed the minds of many looking to sell a home. After all, wouldn't your money be better off elsewhere, instead of in a realtors pocket. Well, before you go spending all that money you will be saving, lets go over some things. Yeah, everyone know someone who sold their house by themselves and saved thousands, right. At least that's what they are telling you. Because lets face it, no one like to say they made a mistake. Folks, there is a reason why all but a few use a realtor.

Why would you want to sell your home by owner? To save money, right? Let's think about that. Why do you think someone would choose to look at a home that was being sold by owner? To save money. Selling a home by owner is a red flag that you don't know as much as you think. Most buyers looking at homes sold by owner, are looking for a deal. So 9 out of 10 times, the money saved not using a realtor, ends up going to the buyer. Using a realtor gives you peace of mind, knowing that you are working with a professional who has been through the home buying process many times. Also, realtors spend a lot of money on marketing. This money brings potential buyers to your home. Realtors will sell your home faster then you can by owner. Using a realtor means that you don't have to haggle with potential buyers. Using a realtor is the painless way to sell a home. Most people who attempt to sell their house by owner, end up with a realtor. Usually after wasting a lot of time and effort.

So why do all but a few, use a realtor? Because it is the biggest investment you have, and most of all, because it makes sense. Lastly, while you may think that realtors make more money then they should, think again. There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into selling a home. Believe me, if you know a realtor who makes good money, it is because they work real hard.