Checklist for buying a house without a realtor Get funded: shop around for a mortgage. Seek affordable neighborhoods. Get creative when finding homes for sale. Request disclosures from the seller. Hire a real estate attorney and home inspector. Make an offer on the home. Negotiate: counteroffer and then hire an appraiser.
Most people use realtors to sell their homes, but you can also sell your home for sale by owner (FSBO). As an FSBO seller, you will have to take on all the responsibilities that a realtor would, and you might need a good amount of knowledge of home selling.
You certainly don't need to be with an agent to drop in on an open house—and visiting a few can help you refine what you're looking for, which in turn helps your future agent help you.
How to buy a house without a Realtor Set your budget. Get preapproved. Find the right home. Review the seller's disclosure. Make an offer. Get an appraisal and inspection. Negotiate. Close on your new home.