Way to Save #84: Sell Your Own Home

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Real estate commissions are among the costliest of fees, especially considering the value you get in return. If you’re in a lousy housing market, you may not have a choice: realtors will expose your home to the maximum number of potential buyers. But if the market’s popping, try selling it yourself, after reading a book or two on the subject. Many other people have gone this way successfully and it’s a way to save many thousands of dollars!

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