When is FSBO a good idea?

Selling for sale by owner tends to work best when you already have a known, qualified buyer lined up, like a family member or an existing tenant, and do not need broad marketing exposure to find one. It works less well when you need top dollar from the open market, since you lose access to MLS exposure, professional negotiation, and the pricing data an agent pulls from actual comparable closings. Georgia still requires a licensed attorney to handle the closing itself regardless of who lists the home. Joel Boss can tell you honestly whether FSBO fits your specific situation.