Updated November 2026. We read ForSaleByOwner.com’s own package page and FAQ on October 22, 2026, and rechecked its BBB, PissedConsumer and Trustpilot pages on November 2, 2026. Beycome competes with ForSaleByOwner.com, so we’ve kept this factual and dated, with the good and the bad.
ForSaleByOwner.com reviews are few and mostly negative. On November 2, 2026, PissedConsumer showed 1.6 out of 5 from 21 rated reviews, BBB showed a single 1-star review, and Trustpilot showed none. The site’s only listed seller plan, “Do It Yourself,” is free, with a card pre-authorization of about $1.00 that isn’t charged.
Praise is about ease of use and saved commission. Complaints are about spam inquiries, slow email-only support and the MLS. Below: what it costs, what each review site says, how the company answers, and how a free by-owner listing stacks up against an MLS listing.
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Key takeaways
- ForSaleByOwner.com’s package page lists one plan, Do It Yourself, at $0. A card pre-authorization (about $1.00) is required to sign up.
- Its FAQ claims over 2 million unique visitors a month. Your listing shows on its own site; the package page doesn’t mention an MLS listing.
- Review data is small: PissedConsumer shows 1.6 out of 5 (21 rated reviews), BBB shows 2 complaints in 3 years and 1 review, Trustpilot shows 0 reviews.
- Praise centers on ease of use and money saved. Complaints center on slow support, spam inquiries and card details.
Want buyers’ agents to see your home too? A Beycome flat fee MLS listing starts from $99 in most states (see your state page), with $0 due to Beycome at closing. You still run the sale: price, showings and offers stay your call.
What is ForSaleByOwner.com, and what does it cost in 2026?
ForSaleByOwner.com is a for sale by owner listing site. Its FAQ says it has helped sellers since 1999. You post your home on its site, and buyers contact you directly. You show the home, take offers and handle the sale yourself.
On October 22, 2026, its package page showed a single plan called “Do It Yourself,” priced Free. The page lists a custom listing on ForSaleByOwner.com, home pricing tools, and a personal dashboard and inbox. It also claims “7x more traffic” than any other by-owner site, which we couldn’t check.
The FAQ adds a few useful details:
- Sign-up asks for a card. The FAQ calls it a pre-authorization of about $1.00 that shows as pending and is never charged.
- You can edit your listing as often as you like at no charge, and cancel it online at any time.
- Paid upgrades exist inside the account, under “Shop Upgrades.” The pages we read don’t list their prices.
- The FAQ says the company isn’t a real estate agent and can’t take part in the sale itself.
The FAQ puts its sellers’ success rate at about 40% to 85%, by area, from its own polls. That’s the company’s estimate, not audited data.
Who owns it? In a 2024 reply posted on BBB, the company named Rock Holdings as its parent company. BBB lists ForSaleByOwner.com LLC under Detroit, Michigan.
What do ForSaleByOwner.com reviews say?
The short version: few reviews, mostly unhappy ones, and a company that does reply. Here’s what each review site showed when we read it. The numbers are small, so read them as a snapshot, not a verdict.
| Review site | What it showed | Date read |
|---|---|---|
| PissedConsumer | 1.6 out of 5 from 21 rated reviews; 89% negative, 11% positive (page updated October 26, 2026) | November 2, 2026 |
| BBB | Not BBB accredited; 1 customer review (1 star, May 2026); 2 complaints in the last 3 years, 0 in the last 12 months | Reviews November 2, 2026; complaints October 22, 2026 |
| Trustpilot | Claimed profile with 0 reviews | November 2, 2026 |
| RevDex (archive) | 292 reviews and complaints, most from 2014 and 2015 | October 22, 2026 |
You can read the ForSaleByOwner.com complaints on BBB, along with the company’s replies. Older feedback sits in the RevDex archive of ForSaleByOwner.com reviews.
What customers like
PissedConsumer’s summary says some users praised how easy the website is, the photo uploads, and the commission they saved on a sale. One older review in the RevDex archive liked that a by-owner sale let the seller share the savings with the buyer. Its example: 3% of a $150,000 price is $4,500 that could go toward paint or carpet for the buyer.
That 3% is the reviewer’s example only. Commissions are not set by law or by NAR rules and are fully negotiable. Sellers choose whether to offer any buyer-agent compensation, and how much. Since August 17, 2024, such offers can’t be shown on the MLS.
What customers complain about
The complaints follow a pattern. A BBB reviewer wrote on May 4, 2026 that her listing drew mostly spam replies. She also disliked the card requirement and slow answers. In 2024, two BBB complaints said phone calls and emails went unanswered while the sellers tried to cancel or delete listings.
PissedConsumer’s summary lists the same themes: slow support, listings that didn’t reach the MLS or Zillow, and refund disputes. Many RevDex entries date from 2014 and 2015, so weigh them lightly.
How the company responds
ForSaleByOwner.com does answer on BBB. In 2024, it cancelled the two listings, apologized, and said it was reviewing its phone support. In May 2026, it replied that the card hold isn’t a charge, that support now runs by email rather than phone, and that you can ask to delete your data through its privacy policy. One 2024 complaint is marked resolved; the other is marked unanswered.
Our take: a free listing with mixed, sparse reviews isn’t a red flag by itself. Just plan for email-only support, screen inquiries yourself, and read the terms before you enter a card.
Does ForSaleByOwner.com put your home on the MLS?
Not on the free plan, as far as its pages say. The package page we read lists a listing on ForSaleByOwner.com and doesn’t mention the MLS. Older complaints in the RevDex archive describe a past MLS package with a broker and a fee at closing, but those are about 10 years old. Ask the company directly if MLS exposure matters to you.
Why it matters: most buyers work with agents, and agents search the MLS. A listing on the MLS also feeds Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and many other sites. Only a licensed broker can put a home on the MLS, which is what a flat fee MLS service does for a set price. Our guide on free FSBO syndication shows what a by-owner listing reaches without the MLS, and how to list on the MLS without a realtor covers the steps.
How does ForSaleByOwner.com compare with a flat fee MLS listing?
Here’s the entry plan next to Beycome Basic, item by item. “Not stated” means the pages we read don’t say.
| Item | ForSaleByOwner.com, Do It Yourself | Beycome Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront price | $0 (card pre-authorization) | From $99 in most states (see your state page) |
| Fee at closing | Not stated | $0 to Beycome |
| Local MLS listing | Not mentioned on the package page | Yes, your local MLS |
| Where buyers see it | ForSaleByOwner.com | MLS, plus Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and 100+ sites |
| Photos | Not stated | The maximum your MLS allows |
| Listing term | Not stated | The maximum the state and MLS allow** |
| Offers and paperwork | Dashboard and inbox | Online offers, e-signature, state forms |
| Showings | You arrange them | ShowingTime where the MLS offers it |
| Help | FAQ and email support | Artur AI for offers and negotiation; support six days a week |
| Changes | Unlimited, no charge | Unlimited, no charge |
| Cancellation | Cancel online any time | Free* (no refund once listed) |
The trade-off is plain. A free FSBO site costs nothing and keeps you in charge, but buyers’ agents may never see your home. A flat fee MLS listing costs a set amount and puts the home where agents search. You still run the sale either way.
Want more hands on deck? With Concierge (see current price), a dedicated expert works with you on pricing, offers, negotiation and paperwork whenever you need it, and every decision stays yours.
What are the other options to ForSaleByOwner.com?
Another by-owner site. Several sites post FSBO homes for free or a small fee. Compare what each one includes in our rankings of the top for sale by owner websites in the US.
Sell smarter
List your home on the MLS from $99
A flat fee instead of a percentage, and $0 to Beycome at closing. You stay in control of your sale.
Sell your home →Buy smarter
Get up to 2% back at closing
On homes listed by other agents, Beycome credits you up to 2% of the price at closing (1% kept, $1,499 minimum; not on FSBO homes or homes listed by Beycome sellers).
Buy a home →A flat fee MLS listing. You pay once and get on the MLS. Our flat fee MLS packages start from $99 in most states (see your state page), list in 17 states and DC, and charge $0 at closing. 22,000+ homeowners have sold with Beycome (Beycome internal data, October 2026). For the pros and cons, read is a flat fee MLS listing worth it.
A cash buyer. Fast, but offers usually come in below market value. Our guide to sell your house fast for cash explains how those offers work.
A full-service agent. That’s a fine choice too if you’d rather hand off the work. Ask for the total fee in dollars and what it covers.
Selling on your own means paperwork. Our list of documents you need to sell without an agent helps you prepare. At closing, a title company or attorney handles the money and deed. Beycome Title closes in Florida ($99 prepaid) and Texas ($299), and Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana are set to follow. You can learn more about selling for sale by owner with Beycome.
Buying a home listed by owner?
Beycome’s buyer program doesn’t apply to FSBO homes: the credit comes from a buyer-agent commission, and owners selling on their own usually don’t offer one. It’s open to every buyer on homes listed by other agents (not homes listed by Beycome sellers), with no upfront fee. When the seller offers buyer-agent compensation, Beycome keeps 1% of the price (minimum $1,499) and credits the rest to you at closing, with lender approval. On a $400,000 home with 3% offered, that’s $8,000 back. Our guide on how to buy a house from an owner covers the steps.
Frequently asked questions
Is ForSaleByOwner.com legit?
Yes. It’s a real listing site that says it has run since 1999, and it replies to complaints on BBB. Its review scores are low but based on few reviews.
Is ForSaleByOwner.com really free?
The Do It Yourself plan is listed at $0. Its FAQ says sign-up needs a card pre-authorization of about $1.00 that isn’t charged. Paid upgrades are sold inside the account.
Why does ForSaleByOwner.com ask for a credit card?
Its FAQ says the card check keeps listings from serious, real sellers. It says the data isn’t saved and you won’t be charged unless you buy an upgrade.
What is ForSaleByOwner.com’s rating?
On November 2, 2026: 1.6 out of 5 from 21 rated reviews on PissedConsumer, 1 star from 1 review on BBB, and no reviews on Trustpilot.
Does ForSaleByOwner.com list on the MLS?
Its package page doesn’t mention the MLS for the free plan. If you want MLS exposure, a flat fee MLS service lists your home through a licensed broker for a set price.
How do I cancel a ForSaleByOwner.com listing?
Per its FAQ, log in, open My Listing, choose Update Status and save. You should see an on-screen confirmation. Support works by email.
Is a flat fee MLS listing better than a free FSBO site?
It depends on your goal. A free site costs nothing. A flat fee MLS listing, like Beycome Basic (from $99 in most states), reaches buyers’ agents and major home sites, with $0 due to Beycome at closing.
Is forsalebuyowner.com the same site as forsalebyowner.com?
No. The site is spelled forsalebyowner.com, “by” without a u. When we tried forsalebuyowner.com on November 2, 2026, it didn’t load. Type the address carefully, or use www.forsalebyowner.com.
What do for sale by owner reviews usually complain about?
Across by-owner sites, the same themes come up: spam or scam inquiries, slow support, upsells, and listings that never reach the MLS or Zillow. Check what a plan includes before you pay or enter a card.
Who owns ForSaleByOwner.com?
In a 2024 reply on BBB, the company named Rock Holdings as its parent. BBB lists ForSaleByOwner.com LLC under Detroit, Michigan.
Reviewed by Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC, a licensed real estate brokerage. Licenses are listed at beycome.com/faq/how-to/are-you-a-licensed-broker/.
ForSaleByOwner.com details are from its own package page and FAQ, read October 22, 2026. Review counts are from BBB, PissedConsumer (page updated October 26, 2026) and Trustpilot, rechecked November 2, 2026, and from RevDex, read October 22, 2026. Ratings change; check each site before you decide.
Beycome prices are as of November 2, 2026 and vary by state; see your state page. “$0 at closing” means no Beycome fee at closing; other closing costs, taxes, title fees and any buyer’s agent pay you agree to still apply. There’s no refund once a Beycome listing is live.
* Cancel free: Georgia MLS charges a mandatory $25 cancellation fee, and listings under contract can’t be canceled. ** Listing term: the maximum the state and MLS allow, 24 months (12 months in Maryland and Pennsylvania).
Commission figures are examples only. Commissions are not set by law or by NAR rules and are fully negotiable. Sellers choose whether to offer any compensation to a buyer’s agent, and how much; since August 17, 2024, those offers can’t be shown on the MLS.
Buyer program: no upfront fee; Beycome keeps 1% of the price with a $1,499 minimum and credits the rest, subject to the compensation offered, state rebate rules and lender approval. If the compensation offered is below the minimum, the buyer covers the gap at closing.
Beycome Title: Florida, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. Support hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm ET, Saturday 9am to 5pm ET.
Brokerage services are provided through affiliated licensed brokerages in 18 states and DC; sellers can list in 17 states and DC. This is general information, not legal advice; rules vary by state and MLS.
Sources
- ForSaleByOwner.com, listing packages page, read October 22, 2026.
- ForSaleByOwner.com, FAQ (Basics, For Sellers, Listing Your Property, Managing Your Listing), read October 22, 2026.
- BBB, ForSaleByOwner.com LLC customer reviews, read November 2, 2026.
- BBB, ForSaleByOwner.com LLC complaints page, read October 22, 2026.
- PissedConsumer, ForSaleByOwner reviews page (updated October 26, 2026), read November 2, 2026.
- Trustpilot, ForSaleByOwner.com profile, read November 2, 2026.
- RevDex, ForSaleByOwner.com, LLC reviews (archive), read October 22, 2026.
- NAR, what the settlement means for home buyers and sellers.
- Beycome, listing package features, November 2026.
- Beycome, Concierge package, November 2026.
- Beycome, buyer program, November 2026.
- Beycome Title, closing fees, November 2026.
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