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Sellers' Legal Basics
Private Sale vs. Agent/Broker
After you have decided to sell your home, the first decision you will probably make is whether or not to hire a real estate agent to assist you with the sale. For those who try to sell their houses privately, the most common reason is they believe they will end up with more money in their pockets after the sale if they don’t have to pay a real estate agent any commission, which can range between 3% and 6% of the selling price. However, most people do sell their homes with the help of a real estate agent because there are several potential disadvantages of selling privately:
Potential Disadvantages of Selling Privately: