D., I am a mother of four, and a realtor and became one because we had bad eperiences with realtors. I will tell you that if you had 10 different realtors provide you with a value, you would get 10 different sales values. I believe that knowledge for the seller is their best tool. In essence I wont' come in and tell you yes I can sell it for an inflated value just to get the listing - I will show you with proof in hand what exactly is going on in your area, how long homes are typically taking to sell in your neighborhood and what your more realistic price is. When it comes to negotiating, I am very well versed in getting top dollar - but I don't want you told you can sell for X amount then have to reduce the price and settle for less. I would shop around and have at least three realtors provide you with what they would do for you.
T.