You may consider listing your home as FSBO vs. with a realtor if you already have an interested buyer, or you have real estate experience yourself. If you already have a buyer lined up ¬— for example, a family member or neighbor — you can save thousands without the added stress of marketing the house, conducting showings, or potentially having the house sit on the market for a long stretch of time. However, one expense that may be worth it is a real estate attorney who can make sure you're following all the correct legal processes along the way.