Article: Selling your own home involves time and risk

Realty Forum lets Chicago area housing experts share thoughts on issues affecting home buyers. Bob Newman is broker/manager of Century 21/Booth Real Estate in southwest suburban Crestwood.

When selling your home - probably the biggest investment you have - you can seek the services of a real estate agent or try to sell on your own.

Your course depends on your knowledge of real estate, timing, availability, marketing know-how and patience.

Many sellers think they merely need place a sign on the lawn and run an ad in the newspaper.

If it were that easy, no one would need the services of a Realtor. Yet 80 percent of sellers required the services of a real estate company, according to ...

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