[Dantilla]

A licensed realtor takes on a whole lot of liability to make sure everything is done in the proper fashion. Well worth 7% to keep everybody out of court.

That being said, I have sold on my own. I already had a buyer, and I've bought and sold enough real estate, that I was comfortable drawing up the Purchase & Sale Agreement myself. I'm not a lawyer, just stoopid.

It worked fine. The title and escrow company will be there to hold your hand, but if this is new to you, I recommend a realtor. Having your house listed in the MLS is important.

A good thing about Washington state, is that the entire state uses the same, standard forms, that are somewhat self-explanitory. Licenced realtors are no longer supposed to give you blank forms, however.

You can buy over the counter forms at most office supply stores. Read them carefully, and leave nothing blank.

Good luck.