Will Redfin represent me on a home listed by the owner on a FSBO site and by a real estate agent on the MLS?
Occasionally, a seller will list her home on a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) site, then decide to hire a listing agent to sell the property. In these cases, Redfin will display both listing records, one from the FSBO site, and the other from the MLS used by real estate agents to share data. The MLS listing will usually display more photos and property details, but the FSBO listing may have a lower price because the seller was hoping to avoid paying commissions at all. Redfin does not represent buyers purchasing FSBO properties directly from the owner. But we can represent you in negotiations with the listing agent on the MLS listing. Buying the MLS listing through the listing agent will usually be your only option anyway, as nearly all listing agreements are exclusive, compelling the seller to pay commissions to the listing agent. If the listing agreement is not exclusive, you can buy the property directly from the owner without involving the listing agent, and try to get a lower price on y
