State-by-State Buyer Guides
Every US state has different rules for buying a home without an agent. Find your state below to see whether you need an attorney at closing and how the process works.
States Requiring an Attorney at Closing (18)
In these states, a licensed real estate attorney must be present at closing — but you still don't need a buyer's agent.
States Where Title Companies Close (32)
In these states, a title or escrow company handles the closing. No attorney or buyer's agent required.
AL
Alabama
AK
Alaska
AZ
Arizona
CA
California
CO
Colorado
FL
Florida
HI
Hawaii
ID
Idaho
IL
Illinois
IN
Indiana
IA
Iowa
KS
Kansas
KY
Kentucky
MI
Michigan
MN
Minnesota
MO
Missouri
MT
Montana
NE
Nebraska
NV
Nevada
NM
New Mexico
OH
Ohio
OK
Oklahoma
OR
Oregon
PA
Pennsylvania
SD
South Dakota
TN
Tennessee
TX
Texas
UT
Utah
VA
Virginia
WA
Washington
WI
Wisconsin
WY
Wyoming