CHAPTER 19 Should You Consider Hiring ou Consider Hiring a Real Estate Agent? e Agent? If you’re selling a luxury property in Los Angeles, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Why would I hire a real estate agent when I could sell it myself?”
It’s a fair question—but one with a clear answer.
Let me show you why discerning homeowners, savvy investors, and public figures continually choose to work with professionals like me when selling their most valuable asset.
REASON #1: I Don’t Just List Homes— I Position Them to Sell for Maximum Value
The myth that agents “cost” you money is outdated.
In fact, sellers who work with an experienced real estate agent almost always net more—often significantly more—even after commission is paid. Consider the data: • The typical For-Sale-by-Owner (FSBO) property in the U.S. sells for $184,000. • The average agent-represented property? $230,000. $230,000. That’s a $46,000 diff $46,000 difference—and that’s in the general market.
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