What are the advantages of selling By Owner?
Sellers Answers

     The biggest advantage of selling on your own is, of course, not paying real estate agent commissions.  Consider a house with a sale price of $200,000 and a 6% real estate commission, which is an average commission percentage but will vary depending on the broker.  With 6% of the sale price you would have $12,000 in agent fees that you can benefit from selling yourself.

     When you sell on your own you have the authority to choose your asking price and you can show your house to who you want at your convenience.  If necessary, you can also make a quick sale with the opportunity to drop the asking price below market value and still net more money without paying an agent fee.