I sold my house in CA 5 yrs ago myself. I paid $250 to a broker to have it listed on MLS. Had to sign a contract that I would pay a buyers agent 3% if by agent. Or I could still sell it on my own. The guy that bought it came to me from a sign out front, so I didn't have to pay the 3% to a buyers agent
So I sold it for $250, plus I paid $350 for an appraisel. I was asking 65K more than the comparibles, so lenders wouldn't even send out an appraiser. Having my own certified appraisel did the trick.
It all worked for me. Enjoyed it so much I got my Real Estate Lic when I got to NC just for kicks, I don't use it
