As the real estate industry is becoming more and more personal, many homeowners are becoming bolder. Do it yourself real estate sales and for sale by owner homes are increasing in popularity. There is an obvious economic benefit to doing it yourself, as you will be able to save on the commission that you would have to pay for the services of a real estate agent or a realtor. However, many homeowners make the mistake of being a bit too optimistic. While the financial returns are great, there’s also the drawback of having to do much more work in researching your home’s market value and getting your home on real estate listings. If you do not have the time to put into selling your home by yourself and if you are worried about getting a good deal, then you should consider selling your home with a real estate agent. While you may lose out on scoring an incredibly good deal on your real estate investment, you will gain the benefit of having a person with great real estate expertise on your side. One of the most important services that a real estate agent or a realtor provides you is undertaking a comparative market analysis for your home. By having access to local real estate records, a real estate agent will be able to estimate a reasonable selling price for your home. Additionally, a real estate agent will be able to list your home on local real estate listings, Multiple Listing Service, and even on real estate blogs. They have the knowledge and expertise of covering negotiations with potential homebuyers and it is their job to serve your best interests. An additional benefit of using a real estate agent or a realtor is that they will bring an extra pair of eyes for your home. A good real estate agent will know what homebuyers are looking for and can suggest small home renovations that will maximize your home’s market value. After all, a real estate agent will make a commission based on how much you sell your home for. Therefore, it is in their interest to maximize your real estate investment in return for their service. While using a real estate agent can relieve the strain of the home selling process, it is important that you choose the right real estate agent for your area. Don’t get swayed by large real estate companies as they may not be the right fit for you. Ask around local realtors in your area and see if you are comfortable with their expertise. Issues that you should bring up with real estate agents are their previous history of selling homes, their knowledge of your neighborhood’s real estate market, and their access to real estate listing services.