The DIY mantra has hit its all time peak in our culture. Television networks are immersed with shows telling you how to buy, renovate, and sell your home for profit. The shows sure are entertaining but does the hype live up to the facts?
Here is one fact you can take to the bank:
In 2014 the average house sold by owner was sold for $183,000 compared to $230,000 for those who used a licensed Real Estate Agent.
Those numbers tell us that using a professional when listing your home equates to higher profits on your bottom line. But think of what else those numbers mean. By taking your home listing as a personal DIY task you incur the anxiety and effort of learning a complex market that a Licensed Real Estate agent has spent countless hours and dollars learning themselves. When it comes to things of value, time and quality of life are the only things money can’t buy. In this case, you get to have the time and keep the extra money too!
DIY can be fun and is always a learning experience. I’ve spent much of my life tackling jobs I had no prior experience doing. However, when it comes to some of the bigger decisions in life, the power of a professional can pay BIG dividends.