It is very possible to sell your own house without hiring an agent. But it is not without risks. You must be fully aware of the rules in oyur current place or state with regards to real estate selling, transfer etc. Who is authorized to to conduct the tarnsaction and who signs what and where. In short, details must be given priority. Even if you dont hire a broker, you will still need to pay contributions for processing fees, attorney’s fees and the other professional services neede for the processing. You will need a lot of time to spend during the transaction. Your patience and capabilty to handle all the details. Furthermore, you shouls know when the best time is, to sell your house. Research will help you pivk out the time when it would generally be okay to start selling. lastly, you should know the market value of your property. One way to do this is ask a neighbor or a friend in your area who had recently sold a property.