First and foremost, working with an agent when selling your home is likely to land you a higher selling price, and a more favorable deal.

According to a 2021 report from the National Association of Realtors, the typical for sale by owner (FSBO) home sold for $260,000 compared to $318,000 for agent-assisted home sales. That’s $58,000 more in the pockets of sellers using an agent — more than enough to cover the cost of commissions and still have a healthy profit.

Source: https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/why-use-a-realtor/#better-deal