Flat-Fee Real Estate Attorney for FSBO Buyers and Sellers in California

Real Estate Attorney

For Sale By Owner Transactions — No Commission, No Surprises

Are you buying or selling a home without a real estate agent in California? Already agreed on a price with a friend, family member, tenant, or direct buyer? Skip the commission—and the confusion. Kristina Reed, a licensed California real estate attorney and broker, offers flat-fee FSBO legal services to help you close your transaction legally, efficiently, and with peace of mind.


What Is FSBO (For Sale By Owner)?

For Sale By Owner (FSBO) refers to real estate transactions completed without a realtor. While FSBO can save thousands in commissions, it still requires legally sound contracts, proper disclosures, and strict compliance with California real estate law. That’s where our FSBO legal support comes in.


Selling your home without a realtor? Kristina Reed provides cost efficient legal services for FSBO sellers in California, ensuring your sale is fully compliant and professionally managed.

  • Review of buyer’s offer and preparation of California Association of Realtors® (CAR) forms
  • Delivery and legal guidance for all required seller disclosures: TDS, SPQ, lead paint, NHD, smoke detector, water heater bracing, and more
  • Coordination with escrow to order the Natural Hazard Disclosure Report and home warranty (third-party costs not included)
  • Review of the preliminary title report and identification of disclosure items or matters to be resolved prior to closing
  • Timeline management for contingencies and performance deadlines
  • Escrow coordination and legal review of the closing statement for costs allocation as agreed in the purchase agreement

Buying a home directly from a seller? Get legal protection and clarity with our flat-fee legal services for FSBO buyers in California.

  • Preparation of purchase offer and addenda using CAR forms
  • Legal review of seller disclosures
  • Ongoing legal guidance throughout the transaction
  • Escrow opening and review of the preliminary title report
  • Consultation on title insurance and potential issues
  • Timeline management for contingencies and performance deadlines
  • Escrow coordination and legal review of the closing statement for costs allocation as agreed in the purchase agreement

  • ✅ No Commission Fees – Save thousands by avoiding realtor commissions
  • ✅ Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing – No hourly billing surprises
  • ✅ Attorney-Prepared Contracts – All documents reviewed by a licensed California real estate lawyer and licensed California real estate broker
  • ✅ Direct Legal Access – Work directly with your attorney
  • ✅ Peace of Mind – Ensure your FSBO transaction is legally sound and fully compliant

📞 Call (916) 492-6033
📧 Email: appointment@kristinareed.com
💬 Consultations available by appointment (hourly rates apply)


Whether you’re a buyer or seller, Kristina Reed provides trusted, attorney-led FSBO legal services in Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, the Bay Area, and beyond. Keep more of your equity—and avoid costly legal mistakes.


California FSBO Real Estate Attorney | Flat-Fee Legal Help for For Sale By Owner | Kristina Reed, JD, Realtor®

“I hired Kristina Reed to represent me in my For Sale by Owner journey just outside of Sacramento. She was super easy to understand, looked out for my best interests, highly responsive, smart, and just a joy of a professional who filled me with confidence throughout the process. I would definitely recommend her for FSBO or real estate deals in general.”

– Michelle M.

Client Reviews

Kristina was amazing for all aspects of our FSBO. Super smooth process, worked hard to get our tight framework met. Highly recommend!!

Barbara C.

Kristina Reed handled the legal work of creating a corporation for my photography business in the state of California. She was extremely professional to work with and very prompt in her response times. She explained everything in language I could understand and helped me navigate the process...

Amy W.

As the co-owner of a small business, the process of selling assets was overwhelming. It was great to have [Kristina Reed's] advice throughout every step of a very demanding and hectic process. We were very pleased with [Kristina Reed's] class, focus and approachability. [Kristina Reed] always acted...

Todd S.

I reached out to Kristina to assist with drafting some contractual real estate paperwork, and was not disappointed. She provided a prompt response and was very helpful in accommodating my request. Her expertise ensured a thorough conclusion. I would gladly recommend Kristina to other individuals...

Stephen R.
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