[Then, if you turn around and sell, you face broker's fees of anywhere from 5 to 7 percent of the sale price unless you try to sell the house on your own.] Even if your house does go up $20,000 in one year, a lot of that will have to pay for your commission, ... If you have a $300,000 house and 5 percent commission, say bye-bye to $15,000.  -   Ray Brown     Quotes
[Then, if you turn around and sell, you face broker's fees of anywhere from 5 to 7 percent of the sale price unless you try to sell the house on your own.] Even if your house does go up $20,000 in one year, a lot of that will have to pay for your commission, ... If you have a $300,000 house and 5 percent commission, say bye-bye to $15,000. Ray Brown