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No, I misspoke by saying “every single person.” It’s true that direct off-market sales can avoid paying realtors and two parties agree amongst themselves. Depen
by throwaway_4ever 4y ago
No, I misspoke by saying “every single person.” It’s true that direct off-market sales can avoid paying realtors and two parties agree amongst themselves. Depending on jurisdiction it’s around $2k for all the title transfer, notary, and other fees. But this is quite uncommon.
- yunohn 4y agoIt’s only uncommon because people know they can get higher bids in the open market, and use a broker to facilitate deals. If housing prices weren’t always going up, that could change.