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Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today
Selling your house without an agent as a "For Sale by Owner" (FSBO) may be something you've considered. But you should know that, in today's shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that's just not worth the risk.
According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of homeowners selling without an agent has hit an all-time low (see graph below):
And for the small number of homeowners who do decide to sell on their own, data shows they're still not confident they're making a good choice.
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Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It
Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What's happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there's one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.
Because when everything else feels up in the air, home can be the thing that grounds you. As the experts at 1000WATT put it:
"Homeownership isn't primarily financial anymore. . . Across all demographics, emotional and lifestyle factors consistently outrank wealth-building as motivators."
