FSBO in Spokane, WA
Washington State does not require an attorney at closing — title and escrow companies handle closings. Spokane is Eastern Washington's largest city and is significantly more affordable than Seattle.
Required Disclosures
Washington requires sellers to complete Form 17 (Seller Disclosure Statement) for all residential properties. Deliver it to buyers who must sign an acknowledgment. Buyers have 3 business days after receiving Form 17 to rescind. Disclose all known material facts across 5 categories: title, water/sewer, structural, systems/fixtures, and environmental.
Real Estate Excise Tax (REET)
Washington State charges REET on the seller. The rate is graduated:
On a $400,000 Spokane sale, REET is approximately $4,400. This is paid at closing.
MLS Access
The Spokane Association of REALTORS MLS (Intermountain MLS) serves Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Flat fee services list for $99–$299. Offer 2–2.5% buyer's agent commission.
Spokane Market
South Hill, Manito, and Perry District are premium in-town areas. Liberty Lake, Spokane Valley, and Cheney are affordable suburbs. Downtown Spokane has seen strong revitalization. Coeur d'Alene, ID is 30 minutes east — cross-border buyers are common.
Full Spokane FSBO guide at byownerhub.com/spokane.