CHAPTER 15 Why You Should Hire a Pro and Not Go Solo
You’ve read the book, soaked up the tips, and learned the ins and outs of selling your home. You’ve mastered the basics of pricing, marketing, staging, and negotiating. So, you might be thinking: Do I really need an agent? Can’t I just handle this on my own? Well, let me stop you right there. Selling your home without a professional is like stepping into a high-stakes poker game without knowing the rules. Sure, you might get lucky, but chances are, you’re leaving money on the table—or worse, walking away with nothing. Here’s the deal: Selling a home is not a DIY project. It’s a business transaction with legal, financial, and emotional complexities that can overwhelm even the savviest seller. Let me break it down for you, sass and all.
Selling Is NOT Like Selling Lemonade
Think of it this way: Say someone gave you a book on stock market investing. You read it cover to cover. You feel pumped. But now imagine stepping into a market where stocks are rising and falling faster than a kid on a trampoline. Are you really ready to risk your savings without a professional guiding you? Selling your home is no different—it’s unpredictable, emotional, and filled with high stakes.Let me be blunt: Without an experienced real estate agent by your side, your home is far more 72
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