What you take on yourself
- Pricing it right with no access to full comparable-sales data.
- Marketing, photography, and getting real exposure to buyers.
- Hosting showings and screening who comes through your home.
- Negotiating directly, and handling the legal paperwork and deadlines.
- Most buyers are represented by agents who negotiate hard against an unrepresented seller.
Frequently asked questions
Will I really save money selling privately?
Sometimes — but the gap is often smaller than it looks. In the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (U.S. data), homes sold by owner had a median price of $360,000 versus $425,000 for agent-assisted homes, and for-sale-by-owner fell to about 5% of sales — an all-time low. The Canadian market differs, but the pattern is the same: a private sale frequently nets less, sometimes enough to outweigh the commission you saved. We’re happy to show you the math for your own home.
Can you just help with part of it?
Let’s talk. We’ll be honest about where we add the most value for your situation.
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We'll look at your home and your neighbourhood and give you a clear, no-obligation estimate before you make a move. Talk to Team Beckett.
Sources
- NAR 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers — FSBO median price $360,000 vs $425,000 agent-assisted; FSBO at ~5% of sales, an all-time low (National Association of REALTORS®, U.S. data)
- Signing a contract with a real estate brokerage — representation, fees, and your obligations (Real Estate Council of Ontario)