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Is it a smart decision to sell your own home!

Deciding to sell your own home is a very difficult decision. There are many factors to consider that I will touch upon in this article.  As a homeowner, you must know the risks and rewards and which benefits are really realized.

Why should a homeowner consider selling their home themselves? Here are a few reasons:

•·         The homeowner can save the real estate commission, normally 5 to 6 percent. This saving can be transferred as part of a down-payment on a new home.

•·         Buyer's are not scheduled to preview your home while your not there. If you worry about privacy, this can easy your frustration because you are doing the scheduling.

•·         You may have more control over the transaction. You understanding the ns and out of the house better than anyone else and will be able to communicate this to potential buyers.

Why should you hire a Realtor?    

•·         Basically, Realtors get you more money!

•·         Since this is not your primary field of experience, mistakes can be made that have the potential to cost you  money. You can be sued for a number of reasons  like misrepresentation.  

•·         Realtors are experienced with today's sophisticated buyers, the internet as a marketing  tool and the selling transaction process. They can pre-qualify buyer from tire-kickers and make sure that the buyer's are not wasting your time and energy.  

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OptHome believes that using an experienced Real Estate Agent/Realtor will mitigate the homeowners risk.  Realtors are licensed and insured for errors and omission that will protect portions of the transactions.