Selling FSBO in Hartford, CT
Connecticut is an attorney-close state — you are required to have a licensed real estate attorney handle the closing. This is the only professional legally required; a real estate agent is optional.
Required Disclosures
Connecticut sellers must provide the Residential Property Condition Disclosure Report to buyers before or at the time of accepting an offer. Disclose all known material defects including structural, mechanical, and environmental issues. Lead paint disclosure is required for homes built before 1978.
MLS Access
Hartford's MLS is SmartMLS. Flat fee services (Homecoin, ListWithFreedom) list on SmartMLS for $99–$399. Your listing feeds to Zillow, Realtor.com, and Trulia automatically. Offer a buyer's agent commission (2–2.5%) to ensure broad agent showings.
Closing Costs
Budget for attorney fees ($800–$1,500), Connecticut conveyance tax (1.25% on first $800K), title insurance, and recording fees. The conveyance tax is among the highest in the nation — factor it into your net proceeds.
Full CT FSBO guide at byownerhub.com/hartford.