We recently sold our home (by owner). It wasn't a worry free process, but a task that can be accomplished by anyone. Selling a home is not difficult. There are many resources available to guide you through the preparation, showing, and contract process. It takes some work, but in the end you save $$ in agent fees.

Selling a home is an honest process and when 2 eager parties come together they can make it happen. If you enter into the process thinking you are going to get the best of the other, don't even start. You won't swindle anyone. Do your homework and expect that your buyers have done theirs. There is a small window of price variance which is sandwiched in the market values of homes. The 2 parties can come to an agreement.

Also remember to not take anything personal when it comes to your house. People have different tastes and needs for what they look for in a house.