[redwitch]

I doubt you'll find a "complete" listing anywhere in the country. FSBOs are not listed because they're not represented by realtors (here, there or everywhere). Remember, realtors pay to list the property, either via membership dues or for each listing. FSBOs are the mortal enemy of realtors -- some won't even mention that the house two doors down is on the market even though they would get their fee simply because it is a FSBO. Property sold by TV itself, whether new or previously owned, is also not listed in the MLS. The reality is that TV would prefer that there be no other realtors selling the property. With the market of today, things might change. Realtors might be more willing to show FSBOs and TV might end up paying the cost of MLS listings (but don't hold your breath).

You can look at it two ways -- how inconvenient it is to have to go to so many different sources or go for the thrill of the hunt, especially with the underlying challenges. I know of several who ended up purchasing their homes here by accident -- one couple was riding their bikes, saw a for sale sign, stopped, fell in love and bought their home that afternoon. Another was a friend saw a house for sale, told her friend via email and voila! another successful purchase. Luck can sometimes be a big factor.

Pick your neighborhood/village of choice. Visit it as often as possible. Tell everyone you're looking in that area and you'll be surprised what all may be or become available that isn't known to realtors (some not even on the market yet, just in the planning stages). Frustrating, yes. Challenging, yes. But, if you make a game of it, it can be fun.