When the time comes to sell your home,
will you consider selling it yourself?
The obvious appeal would be to
save the commission that you would normally pay a realtor.
Here are some potential pitfalls to “For Sale By Owner” transactions:

Bargain Hunters: Some people watch for homeowner ads
in an effort to steal the house from an owner who may be
inexperienced in pricing or negotiating.

Unqualified Buyers: Because a homeowner does not have the
opportunity to meet a potential buyer in advance,
many owners spend time and effort showing their home to people
who may be financially unable to buy the home.

No Third Party: There is usually a great deal of emotion
displayed by the seller who is selling their prize possession and
the buyer who is probably making the largest purchase of his or
her lifetime. Because of this, it is difficult to negotiate a purchase
of this importance without an intermediary who has the trust and
confidence of both parties.

Closing: Every selling situation needs someone to ask for the
order. Many sales are lost because no one is there to get a
deposit and a signed purchase agreement when the buyer is
ready to buy.