{"id":42622,"date":"2026-05-22T03:31:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=42622"},"modified":"2026-05-22T03:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:31:53","slug":"how-to-sell-a-house-on-craigslist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-a-house-on-craigslist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell a House on Craigslist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p class=\"highlight\"><strong>\u270f\ufe0f<\/strong> <strong>Editor&#8217;s Note: <\/strong>Realtor Associations, agents, and MLS&#8217; have started implementing changes related to the NAR&#8217;s $418 million settlement. While home-sellers will likely save thousands in commission, compliance and litigation risks have significantly increased for sellers throughout the nation. <strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/nar-settlement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how NAR&#8217;s settlement affects home sellers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-28\">Craigslist is a free classified ads website, where one can advertise anything they want, from jobs and services to housing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s quite easy to list your house for sale on Craigslist without having to pay anything, but it is important to note that Craigslist is nowhere near as effective as MLS, which is exclusively available for listing properties for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div style=\"display: block ;\" class=\"home-page-quick-listing-wrapper  content-ql-new-ui \" main-title=\"List on Your Local MLS With Houzeo\" list-title=\"List FSBO on MLS\" list-item-1=\"Save thousands in commissions\" list-item-2=\"100% online platform\" list-item-3=\"5-star customer service\" ql-button=\"\" minimize=\"\" sidebar=\"\" contact-title=\"\" contact-content=\"\" siteurl_qlb=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" cash-ql=\"false\"><\/div>\n\t<script>\t\t\n\n\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n\t\t\tconst isMobile = window.screen.width <= 768;\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ Global flags to prevent multiple loads\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = window.quickListingCssLoaded || false;\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = window.quickListingJsLoaded || false;\n\n\t\t\tconst cssURL = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/css\/quick-listing-block-v3.css?v=9.8';\n\t\t\tconst jsURL  = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/js\/quick-listing-block-v3.js?v=9.8';\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Load CSS immediately on mobile only\n\t\t\tif (isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Define JS loader (and CSS for desktop)\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoadfn = function () {\n\t\t\t\tif (!window.quickListingJsLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = true;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ On desktop: load CSS here (lazy), since it wasn't loaded initially\n\t\t\t\t\tif (!isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(jsURL);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Remove listener after load\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.removeEventListener(isMobile ? 'touchstart' : 'mousemove', window.quickListingJsLoadfn);\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t};\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Add the correct event listener\n\t\t\tconst quickListingEvents = isMobile ? ['touchstart'] : ['mousemove', 'scroll'];\n\n\t\t\tquickListingEvents.forEach((eventName) => {\n\t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(eventName, window.quickListingJsLoadfn, {\n\t\t\t\t\tpassive: true,\n\t\t\t\t\tonce: true,\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Helpers\n\t\t\tfunction loadCSS(href) {\n\t\t\t\tconst link = document.createElement('link');\n\t\t\t\tlink.rel = 'stylesheet';\n\t\t\t\tlink.href = href;\n\t\t\t\tdocument.head.appendChild(link);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) {\n\t\t\t\tconst script = document.createElement('script');\n\t\t\t\tscript.src = src;\n\t\t\t\tscript.async = true;\n\t\t\t\tdocument.head.appendChild(script);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t});\n\t<\/script>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"whatiscraigslist\"><strong>What Is Craigslist?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Craigslist started out as an email distribution list about local events in San Fransico Bay area founded by Craig Newmark. Later in 1996, Craigslist became a web-based service, adding various classified categories, including housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the website today appears quite primitive, it still draws traffic of almost <em>55 million monthly visitors<\/em> worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"operate\"><strong>Where Does Craigslist Operate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Craigslist was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. After incorporation, the services expanded to the whole of the USA as well as some parts of Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list margin-top-15\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:20px; margin-left:-5px;\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Did You Know?<\/strong> Today, Craigslist serves in almost 570 cities in 70 countries around the world.\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"realestate\"><strong>Real Estate On Craigslist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Craigslist has a separate section dedicated to all the housing and real estate listings. For instance, this section covers subletting, rentals, commercial spaces, real estate for sale, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you add the listing for your home, it appears under the &#8216;real estate for sale&#8217; section under &#8216;housing&#8217; in your local area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, if you want to check out what buyers in your area are looking for, the &#8216;housing wanted&#8217; section helps you out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list margin-top-15\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:20px; margin-left:-5px;\">\u270d\ufe0f <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> In order to tailor your Craigslist real estate post as per buyers&#8217; requirements, sellers should check out &#8216;housing wanted&#8217; section before making a listing.\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"advertise\"><strong>How to advertise real estate on Craigslist?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stepbystep\"><strong>A step-by-step guide to listing your home on Craigslist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_43477\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"43477\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Step by step guide to list on Craigslist\"            id=\"footable_43477\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_3599402012_43477\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_43477 ninja_table_unique_id_3599402012_43477 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_parameters \"><center>Sr. No.<\/center><\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_explanation \"><center>Instructions<\/center><\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"1044\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_1044\">\n            <td> <strong>1.<\/strong><\/td><td>Enter \u2018Craigslist\u2019 in your search engine and enter the website. Select your location.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1049\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_1049\">\n            <td><strong>2.<\/strong><\/td><td>Click on \u2018create a posting\u2019 visible in the left hand side corner of the screen.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1045\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_1045\">\n            <td><strong>3.<\/strong><\/td><td>You may have to select the specific location of your home in the city in some cases. After doing that, select the \u2018housing offered\u2019 option.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1046\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_1046\">\n            <td><strong>4.<\/strong><\/td><td>The next step is selecting the type of advertisement you\u2019ll be advertising. Select \u2018real estate - by owner\u2019 in this section.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1047\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_1047\">\n            <td> <strong>5.<\/strong><\/td><td>Next, you\u2019ll be directed to a page where you will have to fill in all the details like the title for your ad, the details about your home, zip code, apartment type, description, etc. as well as the offer price of the property. After you have filled in all the correct details, click on \u2018continue\u2019.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1050\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_1050\">\n            <td><strong>6.<\/strong><\/td><td>In the next step, Craigslist will locate your home on a map. Select the proper location. If you have not provided the exact location, the approximate area under the zip code will be selected. Click on \u2018Continue\u2019 to advance into the next step.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1048\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_1048\">\n            <td><strong>7.<\/strong><\/td><td>You\u2019ll be directed to upload images of your listing. The first image you upload will be the featured image. The maximum limit for pictures on Craigslist is 24. After uploading sufficient images, continue to by clicking on \u2018done with images\u2019.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1051\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_1051\">\n            <td><strong>8.<\/strong><\/td><td>Lastly, you will be shown a draft of your advertisement. At this step, you can edit anything you want and rewrite things which appear unsatisfactory from a buyer\u2019s perspective. Once you're content with your ad, click on \u2018Publish\u2019.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1052\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_1052\">\n            <td><strong>9.<\/strong><\/td><td>Be sure to verify the link sent via email for your real estate posting to upload on Craigslist.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"attractivead\"><strong>Create An Attractive Craigslist Real Estate Advertisement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\">\u2705 <strong>Title &amp; Description<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first thing a buyer sees when you\u2019re selling real estate on Craigslist. In order to attract their attention, you should ensure that your title is catchy by using ALL CAPS for important words and phrases. Also, don\u2019t forget to mention the type of accommodation your listing provides, eg. a condo or an apartment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, make the description <em>precise, brief, and to the point<\/em>. Prioritize mentioning any special features which your house has, like HVAC system, kitchen cabinets, etc. Also, it is essential to mention how many rooms, balconies, yards, parking, or other attachments your house has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list margin-top-15\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:20px; margin-left:-5px;\">\u270d\ufe0f <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Using fancy adjectives like <i>luxurious, exquisite, magnificent, etc.<\/i>, may grab the attention of a prospective buyer.\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\">\u2705 <strong>Uploading the right images<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-list-on-the-mls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listing on MLS<\/a>, selling a home on Craigslist also requires good quality pictures to attract buyers. With this in mind, upload pictures that are <em>high quality and have bright lighting,<\/em> and highlight the best aspects of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcdd Note:<\/strong> Craigslist has a limit of 24 pictures, so use them wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\">\u2705 <strong>Reposting your ad to keep it at the top<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a   href=\"https:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/long-ad-stay-craigslist-73770.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ads on Craigslist normally last for 45 days<\/a>. Further, as ads are presented in a chronological manner, your post for sale on Craigslist may fall down under search results after a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to keep up your listing on the top, you can delete and repost your advertisement every few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"cons\"><strong>Downsides Of Listing On Craigslist:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\">\ud83d\udeab <strong>Not An Ideal Option For Genuine Home Sale<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\">To begin with, if you are going for an <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/find-homes-for-sale-by-owner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FSBO<\/a> sale through Craigslist, you <em>lack the connections <\/em>to reach qualified, interested and willing buyers. You will also have to deal personally with people who may not even be interested in the property or could be scammers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list margin-top-15\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:20px; margin-left:-5px;\">\ud83d\udea9 <strong>Beware:<\/strong> Selling your home on Craigslist entails you\u2019ll go through the entire sale process alone, without any guidance from a realtor. Making any mistakes in the already complex process will cost you later on.\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Unqualified Buyers and Bargain Hunters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\">Listing your home on Craigslist also invites unqualified buyers or bargain hunters, who make<em> lowball offers for your home<\/em>. In fact, dealing with this may become a headache if it happens too often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\">\u2620\ufe0f <strong>Scammers and Pranksters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\">Craigslist is infamous for being a<em> playground for scammers<\/em>. It may be useful for selling your bicycle, but definitely not your house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people who list their homes on Craigslist start to get unsolicited calls from scammers posing as buyers and even pranksters. So, selling your home on Craigslist comes with all of this nuisance, hindering your selling process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"commonscams\"><strong>Most Common Scams On Craigslist Real Estate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most common scams people have faced while trying to sell their house on Craigslist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\">\ud83d\ude08 <strong>Identity Theft &amp; Selling Your Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Evidently, sellers have experienced calls from people claiming that they have paid the deposit or earnest money for the property, expecting to buy it. For instance, uploading personal data like contact numbers and emails on Craigslist can backfire on the seller, as these details are seen by everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, sellers become susceptible to identity theft, or sometimes scammers pose themselves as owners or middlemen to accept earnest money from prospective buyers, unbeknownst to the seller. After they get the money, they disappear and the seller has to deal with the displeased buyers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Identity Theft &amp; Renting Your Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, instead of proposing to sell your property, scammers rent out your property to unsuspecting buyers. Soon after getting a deposit and rent for one or two months, these fraud dealers disappear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, there have been cases where people have arrived at the doorstep of the landlord, only to know that the property was never available for rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\">\ud83d\udc6e <strong>Robbing The Owner During a Showing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, there have been cases where unsolicited buyers visiting for a showing have robbed or assaulted the seller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of attracting unqualified, criminal, or malicious buyers is high on Craigslist, compared to more credible websites. This can actually be more sinister in the event that a fraudulent buyer harms you or your property and doesn&#8217;t just steal some belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\">\ud83d\udcb8 <strong>Overpaying a Deposit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In these cases, the buyer shows proof that they have sent you the earnest money deposit through the cashier&#8217;s check, but &#8220;accidentally&#8221; overpaid it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon after, they ask you to transfer the overpaid amount back to them. You may feel convinced and send them their money back in good faith, but when you pay them, their check bounces, resulting in your loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\">\ud83d\ude45 <strong>Illegitimate Escrow Company Scam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to assure the seller, many buyers use an escrow company to protect their funds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this deal may appear harmless, several times, these escrow companies are not legitimate. Such websites neither protect any funds nor do they protect your data. 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Do not click on those links, as they could be <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">phishing emails<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>insist on <em>hiring an online escrow company<\/em>. Most online escrow sites are operated by scammers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00bb More: &nbsp;<\/strong>Identifying and avoiding&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.craigslist.org\/about\/scams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">scams<\/a> on Craigslist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"withoutrealtor\"><strong>When Should You Consider Selling Your Home On Craigslist (Without A Realtor)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All things considered, Craigslist is not the ideal website if one wishes to make a smooth and profitable sale. For the most part, people start to get calls from unwanted buyers and scammers after listing their homes on Craigslist. Hence, trying to sell your house on Craigslist becomes more of a hassle than it needs to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Except there are some cases, where Craigslist might serve your needs for free, rather than spending any money on commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here&#8217;s where Craigslist might be useful:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Distressed homes<\/strong><\/td><td>If you are selling a home on Craigslist which needs some serious repairs or expensive renovations, there are several investors on Craigslist who hunt such properties. If grabbing their attention is your motive, then Craigslist just might be the best place to do it!<br><br>E.g. A house that is infested by pests comes under this list. One may want to get their hands off such property, as pest control can cost almost <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.orkin.com\/pests\/termites\/termite-statistics\">$3000<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Selling your house as is<\/strong><\/td><td>Selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 means that the buyer gets the house in its existing condition. Occasionally, making renovations or repairs can take a lot of time and money. If one needs to make a speedy sale, then renovations and repairs might become a hindrance.<br><br>When selling a house as is on Craigslist, specify the condition your home is in with whatever repairs it needs. For instance, several cash companies and house flippers scour websites like Craigslist looking For Sale By Owner homes. To attract their attention, Craigslist serves as a free and quick means to an end.<br><br><strong>\u00bb <\/strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Selling A House As Is<\/a>: A Step-By-Step Guide for Home Sellers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Making a quick sale without profit<\/strong><\/td><td>Most people looking for properties on Craigslist are there to make a cheap bargain. Also, Craigslist also has a pool of investors who help you take your home off the market quickly.<br><br>By comparison, they pay you well under the market rate, excluding the costs that would go into repairs. So, if profit is not what you\u2019re going after, Craigslist is a good option for selling your home on Craigslist quickly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>You\u2019re an experienced seller<\/strong><\/td><td>If you already have a few home selling experiences under your belt and are familiar with all the know-how of transferring real estate, then Craigslist serves as a wide platform for advertising your home.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/creative-ways-to-market-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Ways To Market Your House<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marketing your home to a larger audience<\/strong><\/td><td>Craigslist also serves as a great platform for marketing your house to more potential buyers after you have already listed your home on MLS.<br><br>In fact, there are several buyer agents who search for properties on Craigslist. Also, many buyers who are looking for houses without a realtor also turn to Craigslist in search of homes.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"alternatives\"><strong>Best Alternative To Selling Home On Craigslist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To conclude, if you do not fall under any of the above categories and wish to make a hassle-free, genuine and profitable sale of your home, there are several alternatives. Not only do they help take a lot of burden off your shoulders, but also make you profits in the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the pocket-friendly alternative for you to consider instead of selling your home on Craigslist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"logo image\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Houzeo-1.webp\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">Listings featured on Houzeo App<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">\ud83d\udd25 BEST FLAT FEE MLS LISTING SERVICE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: $249 to $399<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">Sneak Peek<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">Coverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">Houzeo is America&#8217;s #1 Flat Fee MLS listing service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\ud83d\udcb0\u00a0<strong>Save Thousands on Commission:<\/strong> Houzeo&#8217;s plans are typically a small flat fee. This will save you thousands. If your buyer is unrepresented, you save the buyer agent commission as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udce3\u00a0<strong>Maximum Exposure:<\/strong> Listings get syndicated to the MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Trulia, and hundreds of other websites. Houzeo also has nifty social media sharing tools. No other platform gives you this much exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\u26a1<strong> Fast Listing &amp; Changes:<\/strong> Houzeo is 100% online. Listing is easy and changes are fast. So you can focus on what is most important &#8211; your sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\">\u2b50\u00a0<strong>5-Star Customer Support:<\/strong> Home sellers across America have rated Houzeo 4.9 out of 5 stars on major review sites like Google. There is comfort in the fact that when you call, there is a live person picking up the phone on the other line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\ud83d\udcf1\u00a0<strong>Cutting-edge Technology:<\/strong> Houzeo is the most powerful real estate website. Its advanced features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IntelliList Listing Management System:<\/strong> Lets you manage your listing 100% online.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Houzeo Showings:<\/strong> Manage showing appointments online.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Houzeo Offers:<\/strong> All offers are summarized online. You can view and compare offers, or counter an offer. In a multiple-offer situation, you can also call for highest and best offers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buyer Search:<\/strong> Buyers can contact you directly on Houzeo.com instead of going through a real estate agent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Houzeo Settlement Agent Platform:<\/strong> Guides you to your closing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">No other low cost real estate listing website comes close to offering such features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Our Take:<\/strong> Houzeo.com is our top pick because it delivers an unbeatable combination of savings, tech features, and service of any flat fee MLS listing service website we\u2019ve reviewed.<\/span><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\">\u00bbSAVE:<\/span><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\u00a0<\/span>Start your free listing on <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0089c6; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Houzeo.com<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li>Nationwide coverage<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 676.992px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">Listings get syndicated to Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, Redfin, and 100s of other sites<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 676.992px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">Quick listing (within a day with concierge)<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 676.992px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">Savings on commissions<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 676.992px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">100% online \u2013 easy listing, fast changes, online showings, and online offers<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 676.992px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">Mobile app availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\">Houzeo has a <strong>4.9 out of 5<\/strong>\u00a0rating on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Houzeo is available nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"otheralt\"><strong>Other Alternatives:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>FSBO Websites<\/strong><\/td><td>Several For Sale By Owner websites e.g. <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/zillow-for-sale-by-owner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zillow<\/a>, Fizber, FSBO.com, etc. let you list and advertise your home in exchange for some listing fee. Their plans usually vary with additional services.<br><br><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/for-sale-by-owner-websites\/#What-is-For-Sale-By-Owner-and-Is-FSBO-a-good-idea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11 Best FSBO Websites<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>We Buy Houses Companies<\/strong><\/td><td>The best option to sell a home that is in a state of disrepair or distressed is We Buy Houses Companies, which pay for your homes in cash. <br>Although these companies pay much less than the ongoing market value, they are a good option for a quick sale of a distressed home.<br><br><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/we-buy-houses-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We Buy Houses Reviews<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Discount Brokers<\/strong><\/td><td>Full-service Discount Brokers charge comparatively lower than an average listing agent, about 0.5-2% of the total sale price of the house.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/discount-real-estate-brokers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Top Discount Real Estate Brokers &amp; Companies<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iBuyers<\/strong><\/td><td>Also known as instant buyers, these companies buy your home for cash. <br>Although selling to iBuyers is a quick transaction, there are several criteria that these companies check before they buy your home. If you fail to pass those, they won&#8217;t buy your home.<br><br><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/ibuyer-opendoor-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iBuyers Reviews<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"shouldyou\"><strong>Why Should You Consider Selling Your Home On Craigslist?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Free of cost: <\/strong>It\u2019s free! Most of the FSBO sellers who opt to advertise on Craigslist do it to save up on the agent\u2019s commission. Further, a post for sale on Craigslist <em>does not cost you any money<\/em>, unlike with an agent or a broker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Zero Commitment:<\/strong> You upload a Craigslist real estate ad<em> within minutes <\/em>and amend or take down the listing any time you feel like it. With agents, this commitment becomes complex as you have to sign a <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketmortgage.com\/learn\/listing-agreement#:~:text=A%20listing%20agreement%20is%20an,a%20buyer%20for%20your%20home.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">listing agreement<\/a>, making you liable to the broker for a few months. Also, <em>you get charged for making any changes<\/em> to your listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Good for homes in bad condition:<\/strong> Dilapidated, distressed, or houses that are in a state of disrepair need a buyer who is open to buying such a place. Nevertheless, Craigslist is a great platform for these houses, as several <em><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/we-buy-houses-for-cash-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cash buyers<\/a>, investors, and house flipper companies<\/em> keep a track of such posts for sale on Craigslist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Huge Traffic:<\/strong> According to Similarweb, Craigslist is the <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.similarweb.com\/website\/craigslist.org\/#overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">most visited classified website in the USA<\/a>. Having your listing live on Craigslist may not help you sell your house, but it will definitely help you <em>reach a wider audience<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"effective\"><strong>Is Craigslist <strong>Effective<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize, for certain types of homes Craigslist might serve as an easy, quick, and cheap way to sell your house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But for homes that are perfectly habitable with various amenities, <strong>Craigslist is not the ideal site to bring in interested buyers or a good bargain<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most times, serious home buyers do not go on Craigslist to look for properties. Rather they opt for agents or FSBO websites where there\u2019s more credibility and lesser scammers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selling your property in the US can cost you up to 6% commission from the selling price, which goes into agents&#8217; pockets. In reality, it is quite easy to sell your property yourself, using the high-tech tools provided by Houzeo. These tools help you with your real estate process, organizing everything from <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/products\/intellilist-listing-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listing to legal paperwork<\/a> and <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/products\/houzeo-showings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">showings<\/a>. Plus, you get to keep the listing agent&#8217;s commission all to yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Savingsblockfinal margin-top-15\">\n<p class=\"headMaintext\">\ud83c\udfe1 <strong>You Don&#8217;t Need A Real Estate Agent To Sell Your House<\/strong><\/p>\n<br><br>\n<p>You know your house better than anyone else! Houzeo is here to make your job quick, easy and hassle free by bringing you the best of real estate technology.<\/p>\n\n<br><span class=\"wrapBtn\"><a       class=\"btnOrange \" style=\"margin-top: 15px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">START YOUR MLS LISTING NOW<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-28\"><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo<\/a> is a <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.proptechreviews.org\/flat-fee-mls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flat-Fee MLS platform<\/a> for people who are looking to sell their property, including homes and land. 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