How Do Agents List & Sell Their Own Home?

[Ryan Ahlgrim]

I'm a licensed agent getting ready to list my primary residence for sale. The idea of paying the buyer's agent a full 3% is giving me a bit of heartburn considering I'll handle the majority of the work. How have other agents selling their own property handled this? Also, would an agent recommend listing their house FSBO off the MLS or will you reach more qualified buyers listing the property on the MLS? If I go the FSBO route I'd still disclose my status as an agent and pay my broker's fee. Figured I'd better mention that before someone else pointed it out. Thanks.