Selling Your Connecticut House Without a Realtor
What a for-sale-by-owner sale involves in Connecticut, what an attorney does, and when selling directly to a cash buyer is simpler.
See Your MAX Offer
Start with the address. A CT MAX buyer calls you back, and your written number follows the walk-through.
What you take on without an agent
- Pricing, marketing, photos and showings
- Negotiating with buyers and their agents (you may still owe a buyer’s agent fee if you agree to one)
- Managing inspections, appraisals and deadlines
You will still want a Connecticut real estate attorney for the contract and closing.
Selling directly to CT MAX
A direct sale has no listing and no agents on either side. You deal with one buyer and the closing attorney.
Comparing the numbers
Listing vs. a MAX Offer, side by side
| Listing with an agent | CT MAX cash sale | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Typically 5–6% of the price | None |
| Repairs and cleanout | Usually on you, plus whatever the buyer’s inspector finds | None, the house is bought as it stands |
| Showings | Open houses and private showings | One walk-through |
| Financing risk | Buyer’s mortgage and appraisal can fall through | Cash, no lender |
| Closing date | Set by the buyer’s lender | The date you pick |
| Price | Often higher for a house in good shape | Reflects the condition, in writing, and does not drop after you sign |
Common questions
Do I need a lawyer to sell a house in Connecticut?
Connecticut closings are handled by attorneys, and most sellers hire one.
Do I pay commission to sell to you?
No.
Can I still list later if I say no?
Yes. A MAX Offer does not bind you until you sign.
General information only. Rules and costs vary by house and town. Talk with a licensed Connecticut professional about your specific situation.
From first call to cash in hand
- Day 1
Share the address
Call, text or use the form. We ask a few questions about the house and your deadline.
- Day 2–3
One walk-through
A CT MAX buyer sees the house once. No cleaning, no repairs, no open houses.
- Within 24 hrs of the visit
Your MAX Offer in writing
A firm cash number with no commission taken out. Take it, counter it or walk away.
- The date you pick
Attorney closing
A Connecticut closing attorney pays off the liens and hands you the balance.
Want the number in writing?
Get a written MAX Offer for the house as it stands. Saying no costs nothing.