{"id":35507,"date":"2025-01-23T04:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=35507"},"modified":"2026-03-05T06:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:17:01","slug":"how-to-sell-a-house-by-owner-in-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-a-house-by-owner-in-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell a House By Owner in Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selling a home in the Beehive State is challenging, but some are curious how to sell a house by owner in Utah and choose to sell without the assistance of a realtor to save on agent commissions<\/a> and take charge of everything about the transaction.<\/p>\n

For Sale By Owner<\/a> (or FSBO\u2014pronounced fizz-bow) can appeal to some, as it allows sellers to set their prices, handle negotiations, and market the property themselves. In some instances, homeowners go with this route since they already know their buyer.<\/p>\n

FSBO isn\u2019t a popular selling option, though. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), only 6% of home sales in 2023 were FSBO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this guide to selling FSBO in Utah, we cover the most difficult aspects of selling by owner in the Beehive State, including the steps that might be harder than you think. We also provide a comprehensive overview of the full process of preparing, marketing, and closing on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Editor\u2019s note: Once you\u2019ve seen what\u2019s required, you can roll up your sleeves and get started with your FSBO sale. Or \u2014 in the event you\u2019d prefer to work with a real estate agent \u2014 HomeLight would be happy to introduce you to highly-rated professionals in your Utah market<\/a> who can help you command top dollar and provide a low-stress selling experience.\u00a0

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How does selling by owner (FSBO) work in Utah?<\/h2>\n

FSBO is a method of selling your home without the involvement of a listing agent<\/a>. In a FSBO scenario, the seller assumes the responsibilities that would normally fall to their agent, such as pricing the home<\/a>, marketing it to potential buyers<\/a>, arranging showings<\/a>, and negotiating the deal<\/a>. This lets homeowners save on agent commissions.<\/p>\n

Agent commissions<\/h3>\n

For decades, the seller has been responsible for paying agent commissions<\/a>, which typically range from 5% to 6% of the home\u2019s sale price<\/a> in a traditional agent-assisted sale. This fee was split between the listing agent and the buyer\u2019s agent. However, agent commission rules<\/a> have changed following the historic NAR lawsuit settlement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Under the new commission structure, sellers are no longer required to pay their buyer\u2019s agent\u2019s fee<\/a>, as buyers are expected to negotiate directly with their agents. Thus, sellers working with an agent only have to cover their listing agent\u2019s fee, which is about 2.5% to 3% of the home\u2019s sale price, depending on negotiations.<\/p>\n

But while these new rules aim to reduce fees, some sellers still feel the need to cover the buyer\u2019s agent\u2019s fees<\/a> to entice more buyers or expedite a sale. Thus, if you partner with a realtor, you may be looking at paying a commission of 3% (your listing agent\u2019s fee) to 6% (your listing agent\u2019s fee and your buyer\u2019s agent\u2019s fee) of the home\u2019s sale price.<\/p>\n

Commission savings<\/h3>\n

By selling FSBO, you can eliminate the cost of the agent commissions since you won\u2019t have a listing agent. If you decide to cover the buyer\u2019s agent\u2019s fee, you\u2019ll only pay around 2.5% to 3% of the home\u2019s sale price, still saving you a good chunk of money.<\/p>\n

Even with new commission rules in place and in a FSBO transaction, buyer\u2019s agents expect compensation for the work they do to bring a buyer to a sale, such as arranging showings and helping to tee up and qualify the buyer. Plus, when a seller isn\u2019t working with an agent, the buyer\u2019s agent may end up carrying more of the weight to get the deal to the finish line.<\/p>\n

Next: <\/strong>Consult our guide on who pays closing costs<\/a> when selling a house by owner for more details.<\/em><\/p>\n

A FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won\u2019t need professional assistance. In Utah, sellers are not required to hire a real estate attorney<\/a>, but FSBO sales typically warrant legal and professional oversight to avoid an abundance of legal risk.<\/p>\n

Most people who sell by owner will need to hire an attorney to review and prepare key documents and make sure paperwork is filled out properly, such as the seller\u2019s disclosures<\/a>. We\u2019ll address what disclosures are required when selling a house in Utah later in this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Selling without a realtor? In this guide, we give tips on how to sell a house by owner in Utah, common mistakes to avoid, and other selling options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":332,"featured_media":53094,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[323,319],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick-tips","category-selling-advice"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Sell a House By Owner in Utah<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Selling without a realtor? 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