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A for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) transaction requires time, know-how and confidence. If you’re not sure that you have all three, enlisting the services of an agent — a professional who knows the ins and outs of listing and selling homes successfully — pays off. * Agents Avoid Emotional Sales  • Agents Weed Out Unqualified Buyers  • Agents Negotiate Price