Just about everybody has something against estate agents, realtors, brokers etc., we, Joe Public, think they charge outrageous fees (and sometimes they do) and that they don't do anything for their money. Yet, the vast majority of houses are still sold by agents and realtors. Why?
Because Most For Sale by Owners
You know the saying Fail to Plan and You Plan to Fail.
A recent study in the USA shows the following:
1. Almost 70% of for sale by owners (FSBOs) end up by putting their property with an estate agent within two months. 2. More than 12% of FSBOs will NEVER sell their home. 3. More than 80% of FSBOs will have to resort to outside help, such as an agent or realtor.