Maybe high realtor commissions will come down now. Would you really care if your U.S. realtor shows up in a Civic instead of a Cadillac?
Maybe high realtor commissions will come down now. Would you really care if your U.S. realtor shows up in a Civic instead of a Cadillac?
It’s not required, but it’s a bit like a cartel. You can’t get listed in the MLS without a realtor. Many buyers agents also avoid any for sale by owner properties.
If you still want help with the home buying process a lawyer can write up a contract for a few hundred dollars. Similarly as a seller you can have a lawyer review offers.
You can get listed without a realtor but it’s not easy.
I did just that when I sold my house in 2006… Had very few potential buyers interested though and after it sat on the market for way too long I ended up eventually selling it to a friend / former employee and walking away with virtually nothing to show for over 5 years of equity.