Can I Sell My Home With
No Real Estate Agent?

No real estate agent? The simple answer is yes.

But you are not legally permitted to act as agent for another property owner in an attempt to sell their property. To do that, you must be a registered real estate sales person or broker, that is licensed under the provincial or state legislation. For Ontario real estate, for example, all registrants are registered under The Real Estate and Business Brokers Act (REBBA), which is administered by The Real Estate Council of Ontario RECO.

Further, to access the database of the Multiple Listing Service® in Canada MLS® or the USA MLS®, a registrant must be a member of the national and provincial/state associations. In Canada, that's The Canadian Real Estate Association CREA and The Ontario Real Estate Association OREA. In the USA, The National Association of Realtors NAR holds that responsibility.

So, are you legally permitted to have a home for sale by owner, with no REALTOR®? Yes, but it's no simple matter.

No Agent = No Guidance

I strongly urge you to acquire the services of a REALTOR®. They will professionally guide you through the entire process, and protect your interests in what is increasingly becoming a highly sophisticated process.

To learn more, continue to explore this website. And if you're determined to sell your house with no real estate agent, click here to learn a little more about the process.

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