Guide To Buying A FSBO

Buying a home directly from a seller (FSBO) can offer unique opportunities—but it also comes with added risks and complexities. Without a listing agent involved, buyers need to be extra careful when it comes to pricing, negotiations, disclosures, and contract details.

This guide is designed to help you navigate the FSBO process with confidence. Inside, you’ll learn what to watch out for, how to evaluate the property properly, and how to protect yourself throughout the transaction so you can make a smart and informed decision.

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Anne Rossley

Anne Rossley guides discerning buyers and sellers in Chicago’s real estate market with high-conviction advocacy and a tightly managed, low-friction experience. A Managing Broker at Baird & Warner (licensed since 1987), she has closed $432M+ in residential sales across 540+ transactions and is consistently recognized as a Top Producer—including ranking in the top 2% of Chicago-area agents by closed volume (MRED) and among the top 1.5% of Baird & Warner agents. Her specialty is historic and architecturally significant properties, luxury condos/co-ops, executive relocations, and downsizing transitions—where positioning, timing, and leverage determine outcomes. Known for sharp strategy, disciplined execution, and results-focused negotiation, Anne is frequently sought out by relocating executives who need fast, nuanced guidance on neighborhoods, buildings, and lifestyle fit—and by downsizers who want a seamless transition with expert coordination from preparation to closing. She holds advanced designations including CRS, SRES, GREEN, and RSPS, and her client experience is reinforced by 50+ five-star Google reviews, additional third-party reviews, and a verified Zillow transaction history. Anne also serves as a Tom Ferry Business Coach, bringing elite standards and systems-driven thinking that elevate every client experience.

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