Why selling with a real estate agent is often the better option.
At first glance, it sounds logical: if you sell your property yourself, you save on the agent's commission. And after all, no one knows your home as well as you do. Many owners want to retain full control—which is understandable.
But we know from experience that
private sales often lead to long marketing times and a significantly lower selling price than would actually be possible. Why? Because selling real estate is more than just an advertisement and a few viewings.
We see these mistakes time and time again in private sales:
- The asking price is not in line with the current market in Willich
- Photos and exposés do not convince potential buyers
- Inquiries remain unanswered or appear unprofessional
- Negotiations lead to uncertainty or price reductions
- Documents are missing—which costs time later on or even deters buyers