Selling your house by yourself is very doable. It takes a lot of work and research but it is absolutely doable. First you need a solid understanding of your market. Find out how much the house is worth as is. Do not just think your house is worth a lot because you like it! Sellers often think their house has a lot more worth because “it is prettier than my neighbors”. Pay for a flat fee to list the property on the MLS. Learn how to effectively market the property. Learn how to negotiate effectively. Hold open houses and learn how to handle the tough questions asked during the open house. Make sure you know all your laws in your area pertaining to real estate transactions!