Full service real estate agents preview the market constantly, are aware of spikes, know the inventory and can pass this information on to their clients. Because of this expertise they know how to price homes for maximum return. Properly preparing your home for the market could return you thousands and thousands of dollars. It can even mean the difference between a sale and no sale. Full service agents have the experience to know what to correct to increase the price or marketability of your home. Spending a few dollars on something that might return hundreds or thousands when the offer comes in, is something of great value for you to know.