Do I save money selling FSBO in Minnesota?
Answered by Chris Deutsch, Founder & Editor
Licensed Minnesota Realtor #20382264 ·
The short answer
You save the listing-side commission and keep every other cost — deed tax, title, settlement, and recording are identical either way. Whether FSBO nets more depends on pricing skill, negotiation, and exposure. Run your numbers both ways with a net sheet before deciding.
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