When you select an agent to sell your home you are selecting someone to work on you behalf, not the buyers. Your real estate agent will protect your rights, and handle the details that you will find difficult to do. These are a few things they can do for you.
Put your property on the M.L.S. exposing your property to all other companies and their salespeople.
Provide you with market information you need to price your home to bring top dollar. Keep you informed on market changes, and sales activity taking place.
Pre-screen potential buyers to limit the possibility of surprises and a collapsed sale later on.
Provide 24 hour answering service to avoid possibility of losing a possible buyer.
Show your home, whether you are home or not. This saves you waiting around in case a buyer arrives.
Provide objective viewpoint in handling difficult circumstances and buyer objections. It's easy for emotions to get in the way.
Assist in contract negotiations. An agent's experience in mediating sensitive issues can help close the gaps and speed the process.
Protect your interests during the selling process and look after details through the closing process right through to the possession date.