People who want to sell their property on their own expect to keep more profits from the sale of their house. However, real estate agents have the experience and skills necessary when it comes to pricing, marketing, and negotiating. As a result, sellers may end up making less money on the sale than if they had hired an agent and paid a commission for their services. It can also take much longer to sell the house yourself, since the scope of the seller's market is very limited by their budget and restricted to their knowledge of where to market. Selling a house yourself means it will take over your life! Between calls and visits from curious people and other agencies. Sellers need to understand the investment of time, effort, and money it will take to make a sale on their own. Overall, the seller may want to consider other options for selling their home, and retain the services of a professional and experienced agency.