Where do you list your flips for private sales?

[Mike B.]

Hi all,

Doing a flip now, was wondering if any of you (who do flips or a major overhaul) try to sell privately first before listing on MLS with realtor? Don't get me wrong.. as soon as it's 100% done I'll list MLS with my realtor (who is great), but just thinking of listing it when it's 85% done, to try and get a private sale (mainly to save on realtor commissions). I do have access to a real estate attorney, lenders, and title company to facilitate private sale, thus my question.

I will be doing some 'word of mouth' advertising with peers that are either in the market for a new home or have friends about to purchase a new home (most of my friends want turn key properties).  

Thanks in advance for help/advice