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They tried to sell their homes without a real estate agent. Here’s how it went

  • Jill Langen in Michigan sold her home FSBO last month in Clarkston.
  • Langen, age 61, chose FSBO partly due to industry changes and lawsuits.
  • She listed on Zillow, using ChatGPT for the description, and had an agreement within a week.
  • Langen stated, "We didn't have to move before school or a work deadline," offering flexibility.
  • FSBO sales accounted for just 6% of sales; Langen avoided commission fees.
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By Samantha Delouya, CNN When Jill Langen decided to list her Clarkston, Michigan, home of 25 years last month, she did so without the help of a real estate agent. Seven days later, she had a signed agreement with a buyer and her house was off the market. Langen's decision to go it alone is not typical among home sellers in the United States. Only 6% of home sales last year were for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) sales, a record low, according to an annua…

·Idaho Falls, United States
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They tried to sell their homes without a real estate agent. Here’s how it went

Just 6% of home sales in 2024 were “for-sale-by-owner.” But for some homebuyers and sellers, putting in the time and effort to save on commission fees is worth it.

·Atlanta, United States
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Local 3 News broke the news in on Monday, April 14, 2025.
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