When you hire a realtor to list, market and sell your home you’re really hiring a Real estate consultant. You’re hiring that Realtor for his or her experience, professionalism and expertise in selling homes. Any old realtor can fill in the paper work needed to list your home and get it on the MLS. Only a full time experienced professional is going to first consult you on ways to improve your home to get it ready for sale and ways to improve its value to get you the maximum selling price. An experienced Real estate consultant will also educate you on a pricing strategy as well as various marketing initiatives that are proven to drive more interest in your home. The commission rate should never be the deciding factor in hiring a Realtor. You hire a realtor based on their skill set and what they’re going to net you in the final selling price. The bottom line is, an experience listing pro will always net you the most money and that's all that matters.