For Sale by Owner Home Listings

For Sale by Owner allows homeowners to list and sell their properties without using a real-estate agent, which can save thousands of dollars for both seller and buyer. For $89.95 per month or a flat fee of $199 to $899 sellers can post a detailed description of their home with photos. Besides its online site, For Sale by Owner publishes print magazines in about 30 markets. For Sale by Owner also sells yard signs, brochure dispensers and lock boxes. You can schedule showings yourself or hire an affiliate agent through the site who will handle the paperwork, showings and buyer inquiries for a flat fee. For an additional $300 for six months you can have your home listed on the Multi-Listing Service (MLS) that Realtors use to find properties for their clients (with an MLS listing, you offer a 3 percent commission to any Realtor or other agent who sells your home). People searching for homes can browse the listings free. Search by city or zip code. Buyers also can sign up to be notified of local open houses.