Selling a house can be a full-time job. If you already have your own job and family responsibilities, it may be tough setting aside the extra hours it will take to market and sell your home. A realtor handles a lot of things behind the scenes, including: Staging and photography: Many real estate companies work with home stagers and professional photographers who know exactly how to present your house to make it as attractive as possible to potential buyers. Pricing the house: Professional agents understand the local market well, so they'll know how to price your house to appeal to buyers while also helping you get the best profit. There's less risk of over or underpricing your listing. Marketing: Licensed real estate agents have access to a website called the Multi Listing Service (MLS). This is the primary way buying agents find listings to share with their clients. If you don't have your real estate license, you won't be able to post your FSBO listing on MLS. House showings: A real estate agent will handle any open houses or one-on-one home showings, so you don't need to worry about changing your schedule or leaving work early to meet potential buyers. Many potential buyers also feel more comfortable viewing a house with a third party. Legal paperwork: Realtors need to take classes and renew their licenses every couple of years to ensure they're up to date on all the legal processes involved in selling a house. If you choose to go the FSBO route, you may want to hire a real estate lawyer to help you with the paperwork to make sure everything is done by the book.