When buying or selling a house or yacht one is faced with the decision of whether or not to use a broker. On one hand, you might be tempted to try to save money by avoiding the commissions paid to a real estate agent or broker.  On the other hand, if you don’t have a lot of experience in this area, it is not wise to make a large purchase alone.  In this article, I will review some of the pros and cons of for sale by owner and share some of my personal experiences.  I have bought and sold both yachts and homes without an agent