posted by admin on Nov 16
Selling Without An Agent Is A Challenge
Selling without an agent is a challenge. Among the things that an agent takes care of is listing of your house on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This is the primary source for most real estate agents who are searching for properties on behalf of clients.
It is not unusual for agents to only show homes that are listed on the MLS because they know that there will be another agent for them to negotiate with, rather than having to deal with an unknown, non-professional seller. That said, while not having an MLS listing can be quite significant, many homes are still sold successfully through newspapers and classified ads.
One statistic that would be interesting but is difficult to measure is the difference in final sale price for a property sold by the owner and the same property sold by an agent. Even though the interests of a real estate agent may conflict with your best interests these professionals can still serve an important purpose.
Real estate agents generally have a more realistic view of what a home is worth and good agents are adept at getting that price. Additionally, real estate agents save you time by showing your home without interrupting your schedule more than necessary.