The chief disadvantage is the amount of time it takes. Homeowners who sell their own homes are responsible for doing their own advertising and marketing. They must show up whenever a buyer wants to see their house, follow up with the buyer's broker, and maintain a neat and clean home. Mostly what happens is that sellers will give themselves a time limit of two to six months. Every Home Seller Should Ask and host of a nationally syndicated radio talk show on real estate that airs in Houston on KCOH-AM 1430 on Sunday nights.
Many people start by asking friends for references.
Brokers who manage firms, in addition to working with consumers, may not have time to market your house well. Ask for a list with sales prices. No matter how much the broker may have sold, if she hasn't sold any houses in your neighborhood, she won't know the details and be able to compete with others. Glink says multimedia marketing is best. Blanket the market with newspaper ads, fliers, direct mail and 24-hour computerized property descriptions.