Why does FSBO vary across Vermont?

Larger metros generate more total FSBO transactions in absolute terms; share of FSBO holds roughly steady around 7-9% nationally.

Where does the 8% share come from?

NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, multi-year average. Applied uniformly as a market-level estimate.

Can I list my home FSBO here?

Yes, every FSBO city page links to the listing form. No commissions.

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Cities with the most FSBO activity in Vermont.

For-Sale-By-Owner thrives where sellers want to skip the commission and buyers shop direct. This ranks Vermont cities by estimated annual FSBO transaction volume.

Last updated September 2026

Vermont ranking

17 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Est. FSBO transactions / yr	Score
1	Burlington	45 deals/yr	41	View →
2	Rutland	25 deals/yr	35	View →
3	Essex Junction	25 deals/yr	35	View →
4	South Burlington	20 deals/yr	33	View →
5	Barre	20 deals/yr	33	View →
6	Brattleboro	20 deals/yr	33	View →
7	Colchester	20 deals/yr	33	View →
8	Bennington	15 deals/yr	29	View →
9	Saint Albans	15 deals/yr	29	View →
10	Milton	15 deals/yr	29	View →
11	Montpelier	15 deals/yr	29	View →
12	Middlebury	15 deals/yr	29	View →
13	Saint Johnsbury	10 deals/yr	25	View →
14	Springfield	10 deals/yr	25	View →
15	Williston	10 deals/yr	25	View →
16	White River Junction	10 deals/yr	25	View →
17	Swanton	10 deals/yr	25	View →

Methodology

FSBO volume = population × 1.5% annual turnover × 8% FSBO share (national average). Cities with higher populations rank higher; this is a directional volume estimate, not a property-level count.

FAQ

Why does FSBO vary across Vermont?: Larger metros generate more total FSBO transactions in absolute terms; share of FSBO holds roughly steady around 7-9% nationally.
Where does the 8% share come from?: NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, multi-year average. Applied uniformly as a market-level estimate.
Can I list my home FSBO here?: Yes, every FSBO city page links to the listing form. No commissions.