APPENDIX B
FSBO Facts
It Pays to Use an Agent
In 2006, the typical FSBO sold for $187,200, compared
to $247,000 for agent-assisted home sales. As you can see,
this is compelling evidence that using an agent opposed to
selling by owner pays big dividends.
Using an Agent vs. Percent Price Gain
Selling FSBO Using an Agent
2006 + 32 percent
2005 + 16 percent
2004 +15.4 percent
SOURCE: All data in Appendix B are from the National Association of
Realtors®, Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, 2004, 2005, and 2006.