Sell your house without a realtor

Sell Your House Without a Realtor in Louisiana

Selling “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) can save you thousands in agent fees and give you full control of the sale process. FSBO homeowners often do it to keep the 5–6% listing commission in their pocket. For example, on a $300,000 sale that’s $9,000 saved. You also set the price, negotiate offers, and choose the timeline. But FSBO means doing all the work yourself – from staging and marketing to negotiating and paperwork. It can be time-consuming and stressful: FSBO homes statistically sell for less than agent-listed homes Sellers must scrub and prepare the house, hire pro photos or ads, handle open houses, and vet every buyer (taking safety precautions)

Key Points about Selling FSBO (For Sale By Owner)

• Save on commissions: Keep that 5–6% realty fee in your pocket

• Full control: You set the price and terms (ideal if you know your local market)

• Challenges: You’ll need to market the home online, handle showings and negotiations, and manage legal paperwork – or risk leaving money on the table

• FSBO statistics: According to NAR data, the median FSBO sale was $380K vs. $435K with agents last year reflecting the extra effort required.

If going it alone feels overwhelming, there’s another way to sell without a realtor: sell directly to a local cash buyer. Local investors like Home Buyer Louisiana buy houses “as is” (you don’t clean up or repair a thing) and pay cash. That means no open houses, no inspections, and no waiting on bank loan approvals – you can often close in days instead of months. For example, our New Orleans team routinely closes in less than two weeks (sometimes as fast as 8 days). We call it a stress-free FSBO alternative: you still skip agent fees, but without doing all the work.

• Sell As-Is: No need to fix or clean your house. Investors evaluate your home’s basics (roof, plumbing, etc.) and make a cash offer on the spot. One Metairie seller, Mark, had a gutted house and “really appreciated being able to sell it as-is…without having to make repairs”

• Quick Cash Sale: Because we pay cash, there are no loan delays. We can often give you a cash offer within 24 hours of hearing about your property and close in a matter of days. For instance, Darius in Harvey was relocating quickly; he said working with us was “quick and easy”, and we closed so fast he didn’t have to bring any money to the table.

• No Commissions or Fees: We buy directly from you, so there are no realtor commissions, no listing fees, and no hidden costs. You walk away with the cash from the sale.

• Easy, Painless Process: Our sellers consistently praise the simplicity. Candace said, “It was so easy and painless…I would recommend you to anyone” (See Candace’s video here).

Real Seller Success Stories from People Who Sold Without a Realtor

Homeowners across Louisiana have chosen to skip the realtor and sell directly to us. Whether they were managing rental properties, relocating quickly, or just didn’t want to deal with repairs and showings, these sellers wanted a fast, simple, and commission-free sale — and that’s exactly what they got. Here are a few of their stories:

• Selling a Kenner Rental Property Without a Realtor Was Easy: 
  These brothers owned a rental in Kenner and wanted to offload it without dealing with showings, repairs, or agent commissions. We made them a cash offer, handled the tenant situation, and closed quickly — all while keeping things easy and stress-free.
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• “It Was a Joy” – We Closed on This New Orleans East Home in 8 Days:
  This seller was looking for speed and simplicity. She didn’t want to list with an agent or wait around for bank approvals. We bought her house fast, as-is, with no fees or commissions. She called the experience “a joy.”
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• Quick, Easy Sale for Joseph in Algiers
  Joseph didn’t want to deal with the hassle of listing his house. We made him a cash offer and closed fast. He said the experience was “quick and easy” and appreciated how simple the process was without an agent involved.
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• Beryl Praised the Honest Communication and Smooth Sale:
  Beryl sold her Algiers property directly to us. She didn’t want to go through the traditional selling process and was glad she didn’t. She appreciated our honest communication and how smoothly everything went.
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• Long-Time Covington Owner Found the Process “Quick and Friendly”:
  This Northshore homeowner wanted to sell without the stress of prepping for market. We bought the property in as-is condition, no repairs needed, and made it a friendly, fast process.
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• Selling After 21 Years in LaPlace – No Agent, No Fix-Ups:
  After living in his house for over two decades, Brian was ready to move on. He didn’t want to make repairs or pay agent fees. We made him a fair as-is offer and closed on his timeline.
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• Happy Slidell Seller Chose a Simple, Commission-Free Sale:
  Tired of traditional selling options, this Slidell homeowner chose to go direct. We bought their home without hassle, and they praised how easy it was to sell without dealing with listings or agents.
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• Westbank Property with Tenant Sold in Under 2 Weeks:
  This Terrytown home had a tenant in place, making it hard to list on the open market. The seller didn’t want to deal with an agent or showings. We bought it as-is with the tenant and closed in less than two weeks.
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Get Your Cash Offer Today

If you want to avoid real estate agents but still sell quickly and safely, we’re here to help. As local cash buyers in Louisiana, we put sellers first. We buy houses in any condition, in all of these markets and more. There are no commissions or fees and no obligation– just a fast cash offer on your home. Contact Home Buyer Louisiana today (call or fill out the form) and find out how easy selling your house can be. You could get a firm cash offer within 24 hours and a quick house sale on your timeline. Keep more money in your pocket and skip the realtor headaches – get started now and join the many Louisiana homeowners who sold their house fast to us without an realtor.