If you are considering putting your home on the market, you might find the idea of selling it yourself attractive. Why pay a REALTOR® for something you can do on your own? However, many people who sell their homes without the assistance of a Texas REALTOR® don't have quite the experience they had hoped for. In fact, in a 2005 survey of Texas homebuyers and sellers, the median home sales price for sellers who used an agent was $160,000, while the median sales price for a home sold directly by an owner was 132,800. There were no significant differences between the types of homes sold. Only 29% of the homeowners in that survey say they would definitely sell their home on their own again next time. Before you decide to sell your home yourself, meet with a Texas REALTOR® to find out more about the advantages you gain by having professional representation.
