I have bought two houses and sold one without an agent. I think the prior posts are good things to look for. In all my cases I/we used an Escrow Service. The escrow office should be aware of all County/State laws. It really seemed to me that they guided me on the details and what needed to be done to make it legal for both parties. All ended with good results for both sides. Might be other or better ways but I don't know what they are. If I remember correctly, I think we (buyer/seller) split closing cost. I agree with Jim's post about the market status. Here in Southern California it seems like a surplus of homes for sale without enough buyers. It's great you got a buyer and good luck on the sale
