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Should You Sell Your House By Yourself?

Do you really need a listing agent to help sell your home? More and more home sellers are opting to go it alone when listing their property, but is the risk really worth the reward? For many, the answer is yes. Listing your home on your own can cut out on average about 6% in commission costs. That’s about $18,000 on a $300,000 home. Is a selling agent’s experience worth the cost? The mortgage brokers at FamilyLending.ca have investigated both sides of the coin, and offer up the following pros and cons to consider: Continue reading