Online House Hunting - for sale by owner?

for sale by owner?

I would like to buy a home in mid-Michigan and I would like to find one that an owner is trying to sell instead of a realty. How can I let owners know or what website should I go. I have went to several but the houses are very expensive. I just want a moderately priced one and owner carry or land contract. What to do?

Public Comments

owners.com fsbo.com forsalebyowner.com helpusell.com your local newspaper online search -- type in fsbo in advanced search some owners will still list their homes as owner will carry a 2nd with real estate companies so that should not deter. look for homes that have been on market (CDOM) for a long time also. realtor.com
I did a yahoo search FSBO Michigan and got almost a million sites (although only a 100 are probably any good) http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=FSBO++Michigan&fr=yfp-t-501&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8 Try googling it also and other search engines . . . Lots of listings
Start by looking in the paper, then just do some driving around in the areas you are looking at. FYI, if u are worried about paying a realtor, don't. The SELLER pays all commissions, not the buyer.
Why would you want to do this? If an agent lists it you know all the disclosures are completed, the legalities are taken care of etc. A buyer Agent costs you nothing and you are represented. FSBOs don't always have the proper paperwork completed. Be VERY careful. It may not be a smart move.