Is It Worth It to Use a Realtor to Sell a House?

Ron Melvin
Nov 4
3 min read

(Spoiler: Yes — especially if you like money, sleep, and buyers who don’t vanish like socks in the dryer)

Selling your home is exciting!…until you realize it involves photography, staging, pricing strategy, buyer psychology, legal disclosures, negotiations, timelines, inspections, lender calls, appraisal prep, title coordination, tax considerations, and — oh yes — avoiding lawsuits.

Suddenly “How hard could it be?” turns into:

“Why has this buyer asked for 97 repairs and also wants my dining table?”

So let’s settle the popular question once and for all:

Is it worth it to use a Realtor to sell a house?

Yes. Absolutely! Like hiring a wedding photographer instead of trusting your cousin with an iPhone, kind of yes.

And not just any agent — the best real estate agent in Concord CA for sellers who has a proven track record selling homes, deep market expertise, and strategy

Why Working With a Realtor = More Money + Less Stress

Pricing Strategy That Wins

The wrong price means:

• too low (you leave money on the table)

• too high (your listing ages like milk in August)

I track real-time Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek & Martinez trends — and regularly release reports & YouTube updates so sellers win.

Want proof? Watch one of my pricing strategy videos here: What is the Most Cost Effective Way to Sell your Home? | Things to Know before Selling

Then check out why experience matters: Why Working with an Experienced Concord Realtor Makes All the Difference When Selling Your Home

Professional Marketing & Negotiation

You know what’s fun?

Sushi. Summer nights. Christmas in downtown Walnut Creek.

You know what’s not fun?

Negotiating when a buyer comes in $45,000 under asking and wants you to replace the roof and the garage door opener.

Experienced negotiation = higher sale price + fewer headaches.

Curious how commission works for expert-level representation? A Concord CA Realtor Explains How Real Estate Commissions Work — And Why the Best Agents Are Worth Every Penny

Legal Protection

Selling without a pro can lead to late-night Googling things like:

“What happens if I forgot to disclose that my neighbor practices drums at midnight?”

I help sellers avoid legal issues and close with confidence.

Learn how commissions relate to peace of mind: What Percentage Do Most Realtors Get for Selling a House? | Insights from a Top Concord Realtor

Buyer Psychology & Presentation

From staging, repairs, pro photography, and digital exposure to strategically-timed launch — I don’t “list” homes. I position them to create competition.

See my walkthrough on selling strategy here: How to Sell Your Home Fast in Concord, CA | 5 Proven Stragies

And if you're wondering how to choose the right Realtor: What Percentage Do Most Realtors Get for Selling a House? | Insights from a Top Concord Realtor

Why Going “DIY” Can Backfire

Sure, you can sell a home on your own. You can also cut your own hair, represent yourself in court, and perform your own dentistry on YouTube — but just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

FSBO (For Sale by Owner) often means: