For Sale by Owner vs. Hiring an Agent: How to Sell Your Home Without Getting Robbed by Commissions

Thinking about selling your home without an agent to save money? You’re not alone. But let’s get real—are you actually saving, or are you losing thousands by taking the DIY route?

Even worse, traditional agents charge 5-6% in commission—which, let’s be honest, feels like daylight robbery. That’s why I do things differently. I offer a VERY LOW listing commission that saves you thousands while still giving you expert service.

💰 The goal? Sell your home FAST, for TOP DOLLAR, while keeping MORE MONEY in your pocket. Let’s break it all down.

FSBO: A Good Idea… Until You Realize How Much You’re Losing

Selling your home yourself (For Sale by Owner or FSBO) sounds like a smart way to cut out the middleman and pocket more cash. But here’s the problem…

✅ FSBO Pros (AKA What Sounds Good at First):

✔ No Listing Agent Commission – You think you’re saving money… until you realize you aren’t.✔ Full Control – You get to set the price, handle marketing, and negotiate. (Hope you love answering calls at 10 p.m.!)✔ No Middleman – You deal with buyers yourself. (Good luck explaining real estate contracts.)

❌ FSBO Cons (AKA What No One Tells You):

❌ Lower Sale Price – Homes sold by owners go for 5-15% LESS than those sold by agents. That’s $15,000-$45,000 lost on a $300K home!❌ Limited Exposure – No MLS = fewer buyers see your listing.❌ Hidden Costs – Professional photos, staging, ads, and legal fees come straight out of your pocket (and can cost thousands).❌ Paperwork Nightmares – One mistake in the contract, and you’re either getting sued or losing a deal.❌ You Become a Full-Time Agent – Negotiating with buyers, scheduling showings, handling inspections—who has time for this?

🚨 Bottom line: FSBO “savings” usually cost you way more than just hiring the right agent.

Hiring an Agent: The Smartest Move (Especially When You Hire Me)

Most agents charge 2.5%-3% just for listing your home—which on a $500K house is $12,500-$15,000 out of YOUR pocket. 😳

But guess what? I don’t do that.

I charge a VERY LOW listing commission, so you keep THOUSANDS more when you sell your home.

✅ Why Hiring Me Saves You Money & Hassle:

✔ You Sell for More Money – Agent-listed homes sell for up to 15% more than FSBO.✔ Maximum Exposure = More Buyers – Your home will be on MLS, Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, and hundreds of other sites.✔ High-Quality Marketing (That You Don’t Pay For) – Pro photography, virtual tours, and ads that make your home shine.✔ Expert Negotiation = More $$$ In Your Pocket – I fight to get you every possible dollar.✔ No Paperwork Nightmares – I handle all contracts, disclosures, and legalities.

❌ The ONLY Con of Hiring Me?

❌ You have to work with me… but hey, I make it easy and fun. 😆

How Much Money Are You Actually Saving?

💰 Let's break it down: The more you save, the bigger your smile! 😃

Home Sale Price	🏠 FSBO (No Listing Fee, But Lower Sale Price)	💸 Typical Agent (3% Listing Commission)	🎉 ME (Very Low Listing Commission & Maximum Savings!)
$300,000	❌ ~$270,000-$285,000 after FSBO struggles	😨 $291,000	🎯 $297,000+ (More $$$ in your pocket!)
$500,000	❌ ~$450,000-$475,000 (FSBO loss zone)	😩 $485,000	🚀 $495,000+ (Massive savings!)
$750,000	❌ ~$675,000-$710,000 (Leaving money on the table)	🥵 $727,500	💎 $742,500+ (Cha-ching! More cash for you!)

🔥 On a $500,000 home, FSBO could cost you $25,000+ in lost value.🤯 Traditional agents take a huge commission chunk of $15,000+!🎉 Hiring ME = Thousands saved + Expert service + No headaches!

So, Which Saves You More Money?

✔ FSBO SEEMS like a money-saver… until you realize you’re losing thousands in lost value.✔ Traditional Agents GET YOU MORE MONEY but take a massive cut!✔ Hiring ME = More Money, Less Stress, and NO Big Commission Fees!

💰 Sell Smart. Save Thousands. Work with the Best.

I’ve sold over $100 million in real estate, and I know exactly how to get you the most money with the least hassle.

📞 Call/Text: 312-882-9797📩 Visit: JasonRosenbergRealEstate.com

💰 Why overpay when you can save THOUSANDS and still sell for top dollar? Let’s get started!