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I really commend people who choose to sell their home via FSBO. At minimum, it is a very brave action. What understanding is missed when someone believes they are saving money by doing it themselves? The simple fact is that time is money. On average, a property sells quicker when a realtor is used. Another fact is that buyers are pre-qualified before they are allowed to view a home. Why would a buyer not use a buyer's agent when they are represented really for free? A person who comes to a seller without a realtor is, more times than not, not able to buy for one reason or another. Who represents the FSBO when negotiations begin? I won't even go into the safety issue of letting a stranger into your home where you and your family live. The realtor professionally valuates your home and markets it to a larger segment of the buying market. Lastly, when using a good agent, the seller will usually sell at a price 13% higher than without. Sometimes a seller will not know what their home is truly worth and is taking the chance of selling for less. The truth is that selling a home is more complicated than believed. You are taking the chance that if something is missed, say a required disclosure, you are opening yourself up to legal action. Realtors are insured against mistakes with Errors and Omissions insurance for a reason. Using a realtor pays for itself, not cost more money.