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Houses for Sale by Owners in 2026: Why More Sellers Are Skipping Agents

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  If you entered 2026 ready to sell your home, you may be looking for the most convenient and money-savvy way to do it. Perhaps you have encountered houses for sale by owners, which are being sold without traditional real estate agents. Could you do the same? FSBO is becoming more popular these days, especially since it gives sellers like yourself more control over the pricing and negotiations. More importantly, it lets you keep more of the equity. By selling without a listing agent, you avoid the typical 2.5% to 3% commission and walk away with more from the sale.   So what’s behind the rise in houses for sale by owners this year? Let’s take a look at the trends that are making houses for sale by owners popular:   Online selling platforms are helping sell homes With online selling platforms, you can reach more buyers without hiring a traditional agent.   If you take a look at a recent industry survey, 42% of sellers said market conditions have pushed them to be cost...

FSBO Pricing Strategies That Work in Minneapolis Neighborhoods

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  Listing your home as a for-sale-by-owner property in Minneapolis could potentially save you a lot of money because it lets you avoid paying the typical listing agent commission, which averages about 3.17% in Minnesota. That said, you have to be careful around pricing your own home, or you could end up losing a lot more money than you save on commission. You also have to find a way to list your home on the MLS, which is only accessible to licensed real estate agents and brokers.   How do you do that? With Real Estate Corners, you can list on the MLS for as little as $399. Our flat-fee package includes a six-month MLS listing and buyer leads forwarded directly to you, ensuring that you receive reliable marketing support.   The MLS is just the starting point  Even with MLS support in place, you still need to handle everything else yourself when you list your home for sale by owner in Minneapolis. The hardest part (arguably) is pricing your home, which directly affects...