How to Sell a House Without a Realtor in Marietta, GA (2026)

Updated November 2026. For Marietta and east Cobb owners selling a house themselves, fixed up or as is, and weighing that against hiring a listing agent.

Yes, you can sell your house without a realtor in Marietta, GA; it’s legal and your choice. As of November 2026 the typical Marietta home is worth $471,500 (Zillow, September 2026). Georgia’s transfer tax on that price is $471.50, and a Georgia-licensed attorney must close the sale. A flat fee broker can put the home on Georgia MLS for you; compare the flat fee MLS companies serving Atlanta before you pick one.

Ready to list? Put your Marietta home on Georgia MLS from $99, with $0 due to Beycome at closing.

Jump to: 🪜 6 steps · 💲 Cobb County costs · 🏠 Prepare the house · 🪜 Selling as is · 🤝 FSBO vs realtor · ❓ FAQ

Marietta buyers are often relocating to Cobb County for work or schools, and most of them start their search online with an agent (our FSBO vs realtor in Marietta, GA comparison shows what that means for you). That shapes how you sell by owner: you want the home on the MLS, priced right from day one, with the paperwork ready before the first showing.

How do you sell a house without a realtor in Marietta, GA?

1. Price it from recent sales of similar homes in your subdivision, not the citywide figure.
2. Fix what an inspector will flag, or decide to sell as is and price for it.
3. Get the home on Georgia MLS through a flat fee broker, with bright photos of every room.
4. Run showings and answer buyer questions in writing.
5. Compare offers on price, earnest money, due diligence period, financing and closing date.
6. Send the signed contract to a Georgia closing attorney, who handles title, the deed and the money.

The sections below cover each step for Marietta and Cobb County.

What does it cost to sell a house in Marietta without an agent?

You skip the listing commission. You still pay Georgia’s transfer tax, the closing attorney, your loan payoff and the usual prorations. The Georgia Department of Revenue’s real estate transfer tax page gives the rate: $1 for the first $1,000 or fraction, then 10 cents for each additional $100 or fraction. It says the seller is liable, “though frequently the parties agree in the sales contract that the buyer will pay the tax.” The tax is paid to the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court with the PT-61 form before the deed records.

*The commission column is an example only. Commissions are not set by law or NAR rules and are fully negotiable. You 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, per NAR.

Two more line items to budget: the attorney’s closing fee (ask for a quote early) and prorated Cobb County and city of Marietta property taxes for the months you owned the home this year. Before you set a price, check how much equity you’ll net with detailed home value tools and your lender’s payoff letter. Mortgage questions are covered well by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

How do you prepare your home for sale in Marietta?

Buyers here compare your house with newer construction in west Cobb and with renovated homes near the Square. Small fixes go a long way.

• Fix what an inspector will flag: leaks, GFCI outlets, missing handrails, a tired water heater.
• Paint scuffed rooms a light neutral and replace dated light fixtures.
• Clear gutters and pressure-wash the driveway. Georgia clay stains show in photos.
• Gather your HOA documents if you’re in a subdivision with covenants or dues.
• Pull your parcel number and tax bill from Cobb County records.
• Write down what you know about the roof, HVAC, plumbing and any past water or pest problems, so you can answer buyer questions in writing.

Homes built before 1978 need the federal lead-based paint disclosure and pamphlet, per the EPA. Then shoot bright photos of every room. The MLS listing is the first showing most buyers will ever have.

Can you sell your Marietta house as is?

Yes. “As is” means you won’t make repairs; it doesn’t mean you hide what you know. You have two routes.

List it as is on Georgia MLS and let buyers price in the work. You’ll reach owner-occupants and investors at the same time, and you keep control of the price. Or take a cash offer from an investor. That’s usually faster and usually lower. Get any cash offer in writing and compare it with what similar Marietta homes sold for in the last six months. Our guide to selling a home as is explains how to price for condition.

FSBO vs realtor in Marietta: how do you decide?

Do you need a realtor to sell in Marietta? No, it’s not required; it’s your choice. Think about time, price and comfort.

• A listing agent prices the home, markets it, runs showings and negotiates with buyers. That’s worth paying for if you’re busy, out of state or don’t want to deal with buyers directly.
• Selling by owner puts those jobs on you. You keep the listing commission and make every decision. It works best when you know the neighborhood and can be flexible for showings.
• A middle path: a flat fee MLS listing with expert help on the parts you don’t want to do.

If you go the agent route, our step-by-step guide to selling with a realtor covers what to ask before you sign. If you go by owner, read how to draft a by-owner contract in Georgia first.

Who closes a Marietta sale?

A closing attorney. In In re UPL Advisory Opinion 2003-2 (2003), the Georgia Supreme Court said it is the unauthorized practice of law for anyone other than a duly licensed Georgia attorney to close a real estate transaction. The attorney runs the title search, prepares the deed, collects the transfer tax and pays off your loan. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has plain-English material on settlement costs if you want to check the closing statement line by line.

Beycome Title closes sales in Florida, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. It doesn’t operate in Georgia, so your Marietta closing goes to a Georgia attorney. Details for those other states are at Beycome Title.

How do you get a Marietta home on the MLS by owner?

Only licensed brokers can enter listings, so owners use a flat fee broker. Listing a home on the MLS in Marietta, GA with Beycome puts it on Georgia MLS, which feeds the major home search sites. Beycome doesn’t list on FMLS. Step-by-step details are in how to list your Marietta home on the MLS by owner, and our guide to selling by owner on Zillow explains what the portals show.

The Beycome listing service starts at $99 for Basic, with $0 due to Beycome at closing; Enhanced is $399. Every plan includes the maximum photos the MLS allows, the longest term the state and MLS allow, e-signature, unlimited updates, ShowingTime where available and the Artur AI assistant. Concierge is $1,399: an expert negotiates with you, always on your side, and helps with the paperwork, and you stay in control. Support is 7 days a week, Artur AI 24/7.

About 36% of Beycome sales closed in 2026 had a buyer with no agent (Beycome internal data, 2026). Want more local reading? See the FSBO dedicated resources for Marietta, selling your Marietta home FSBO, and the Atlanta guides to listing on the MLS and selling FSBO.

Buying after you sell? The Beycome buyer program in Marietta has no upfront fee. Beycome keeps 1% of the price (minimum $1,499) and credits the rest of the buyer-agent commission at closing, with lender approval. It’s open to every buyer on homes listed by other agents; the credit can’t apply where no buyer-agent commission is offered, like most FSBO homes, or on homes listed by Beycome sellers.

Frequently asked questions about selling without a realtor in Marietta, GA