Points to consider before trying to sell your house yourself:

• Some owners think they will "save the commission" and sell their own house.
• You are really limiting the exposure the house gets
• The longer the house is on the marketplace, the lower the price gets, generally speaking. Why? Because buyers tend to think that if a house has been on the market for a long time, then there must be something wrong with it!
• The selling/buying process begins after the buyer leaves your home. Most sellers think that all it takes is for a buyer to see their home and presto, they love it and will do an offer! Real estate agents are trained to overcome buyer's objections to houses, and to lead the buyer to a long list of houses that might be appropriate to their buyer.
• Because of the very limited exposure, you very well may end up with a lower sale price. In order to generate the highest possible selling price, your house needs lots of exposure to all the possible buyers. Real estate agents are big advertisers, big networkers, and they get exposure for your home!
• Most buyers find it extremely awkward to talk directly to, let alone negotiate with, a seller. They have a big fear of being taken advantage of, or of paying too much. They want a realtor working on their behalf, while they stay in the background. Most buyers do just that. Therefore, most buyers never see your house.
• Lack of pertinent information can often result in a lower sale price, or worse yet, a bungled contract and possible legal problems.
• Since most buyers retain the services of an experienced realtor, if they ever do get to see your house, you will no doubt end up negotiating against an experienced professional.