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How to sell your house by owner in Alaska

For sale by owner (FSBO) in Alaska, without a realtor · rules checked · sources

Attorney at closing
Not required
Seller disclosure
Required
State transfer tax
None

Alaska doesn't require an attorney: an escrow company usually handles the closing. Alaska sellers must give buyers the Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement (AS 34.70.010-34.70.200). Alaska has no state real estate transfer tax.

General information, not legal advice. Rules change and counties add their own; check with an Alaska real estate attorney or title company before you sign anything. Last checked October 20, 2026.

Alaska transfer tax and savings calculator

State transfer tax (none)
$0
Commission you don't pay (5–6%)
$20,000–$24,000
Saved if you still pay the buyer's agent (2.5–3%)
$10,000–$12,000

Example for a $400,000 sale. State tax only; county or city taxes may add to it. Commissions are negotiable and vary; these are typical ranges, not quotes.

Steps to sell a house without a realtor in Alaska

  1. Price it from sold homes, not asking prices. Pull recent sales of similar homes nearby from the county records or the "sold" filter on the big portals, or pay a licensed appraiser for a pre-listing appraisal.
  2. Fill in the Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement now. Alaska requires it (AS 34.70.010-34.70.200); buyers should get it before they sign. Get the official form.
  3. Make a listing buyers can judge from home. Bright photos of every room, an honest description, a floor plan and a 360° virtual tour filter out people who were never going to buy, so fewer, better showings.
  4. List it where buyers look. A flat-fee MLS listing (a broker puts you on the MLS for a fixed fee) gets you onto Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin; add FSBO sites, social media and a yard sign with a QR code to the tour.
  5. Show it, then get offers in writing. Ask for a mortgage pre-approval or proof of funds before a showing, and decide up front whether you'll pay a buyer's agent. Accept with a written purchase agreement; the earnest money goes to the escrow company, not to you.
  6. Open escrow as soon as you accept. In Alaska an escrow company usually holds the deposit, collects the documents and pays everyone at closing; the buyer's lender will work with it.
  7. Close. You sign a statutory warranty deed (AS 34.15.030 form), the escrow company pays off your mortgage and records the deed with the county. Alaska charges no state transfer tax, but check for local fees.

Alaska seller disclosure

Alaska requires sellers to disclose the home's known condition in writing on the Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement (AS 34.70.010-34.70.200). Give it to the buyer before they sign the purchase agreement: a late or missing disclosure can let the buyer cancel or sue.

The seller must give the buyer a completed state disclosure form before the buyer makes a written offer (1-2 unit residential). Buyer and seller may waive it in writing (AS 34.70.110); negligent violations make the seller liable for actual damages, willful ones up to 3x.

Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement (official source)

Whatever the state rule, a home built before 1978 needs the federal lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet, and the buyer gets 10 days to test unless they waive it.

Alaska transfer tax

Alaska has no state real estate transfer tax, so the deed is recorded for the county's recording fee only.

Local taxes: Only county/recording-district recording fees apply.

Paperwork for selling a house without a realtor in Alaska

Sellers in Alaska usually convey with a statutory warranty deed (AS 34.15.030 form). The title company, escrow officer or attorney prepares it with the other closing documents.

Also expect:

  • First sale of never-occupied residential property is exempt from the disclosure form (AS 34.70.120)

FSBO sellers are covered by the disclosure law just like agent-listed sellers, so hand the buyer the state form before they offer. No attorney is required; title or escrow companies normally close.

The rest of the work is marketing: a clear listing, honest photos and a virtual tour. Tips in how to write a property listing and how to make a virtual tour with your phone.

Frequently asked questions

Can you sell a house without a realtor in Alaska?

Yes. No state requires a real estate agent to sell your own home. Alaska doesn't require an attorney: an escrow company usually handles the closing. The steps are on this page.

Do I need a lawyer to sell my house in Alaska?

No. Alaska doesn't require an attorney: an escrow company usually handles the closing. An attorney is still worth it if the contract or the title is unusual.

Are seller's disclosures required in Alaska?

Yes. Alaska sellers must give buyers the Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement (AS 34.70.010-34.70.200). The seller must give the buyer a completed state disclosure form before the buyer makes a written offer (1-2 unit residential). Buyer and seller may waive it in writing (AS 34.70.110); negligent violations make the seller liable for actual damages, willful ones up to 3x. Official form or statute. Homes built before 1978 also need the federal lead-based paint disclosure.

How much is the transfer tax in Alaska?

Alaska has no state real estate transfer tax. Only county/recording-district recording fees apply.

What paperwork do I need to sell my house without a realtor in Alaska?

Usually the Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement; a written purchase agreement; a statutory warranty deed (AS 34.15.030 form); the lead-based paint disclosure if the home was built before 1978; First sale of never-occupied residential property is exempt from the disclosure form (AS 34.70.120). The escrow company prepares the closing documents and records the deed.

How much do you save selling a house without a realtor in Alaska?

On a $400,000 sale, a 5–6% commission is $20,000–$24,000. If you still pay the buyer's agent, you save the listing side, about $10,000–$12,000.

Sources

General information, not legal advice. Rules change and counties add their own; check with an Alaska real estate attorney or title company before you sign anything. Last checked October 20, 2026.

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