Listing your property For Sale By Owner (FSBO) internationally for free requires a mix of global aggregators, local classifieds, and region-specific portals to ensure maximum visibility.
Here are 20 of the best websites where you can list international property for free (or with a substantial free entry-level option) as of 2026.
Global & General Classifieds
These sites have massive traffic and sections for almost every country in the world.
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Zillow: While primarily US-based, its FSBO section is free and widely used by international buyers looking for Caribbean or North American properties.
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Facebook Marketplace: Use the “Real Estate” category and share your listing in specific “Expat in [Country]” or “Property for Sale in [Region]” groups.
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Craigslist: Use the international subdomains (e.g., barbados.craigslist.org) for zero-cost, no-frills local and international exposure.
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OLX: Dominant in Eastern Europe, India, and parts of South America. It is a go-to for free local property listings.
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Gumtree: Essential for the UK, Australia, and South Africa. It allows free basic property ads with photos.
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Kijiji: The “Gumtree of Canada.” It is the most popular site for private sales in the Canadian market.
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Locanto: A global classifieds site with a presence in over 60 countries, offering a dedicated and free real estate category.
Specialist International Portals
These sites specialize in cross-border transactions and often allow a basic “free” tier for private owners. 8. HomesGoFast: One of the oldest global portals. While they offer paid packages, they frequently have free trial periods or basic listing options for private sellers. 9. Global Listings: Claims millions of listings in 100+ countries; they offer a basic free posting option to connect buyers and sellers directly. 10. WorldProperties.com: The official portal of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), often used to find “For Sale By Owner” gems globally. 11. List Property 4 Free: As the name suggests, this site is dedicated specifically to allowing owners to list for free indefinitely. 12. 4321 Property: An international “for sale by owner” specialist that covers a vast range of countries with a simple, free listing model.
Region-Specific FSBO Leaders
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MagicBricks / 99acres (India): Both are massive portals that allow owners to post at least one or two property listings for free.
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Trade Me (New Zealand): The dominant marketplace in NZ; while some categories have fees, it is the primary way to sell privately in the region.
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Properati (Latin America): A leading portal for Argentina, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador that is very friendly to individual sellers.
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Find-a-Property (Caribbean/UK focus): Many Caribbean-specific sites allow free listings to attract “gringo” or expat buyers.
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Idealista (Spain/Italy/Portugal): While agents dominate, private individuals can often list a single property for free for a limited time.
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Finn.no (Norway/Scandinavia): The absolute king of Scandinavian classifieds; very high trust and excellent FSBO tools.
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Move.ru (Russia/CIS): A top-tier portal for the Russian-speaking market with free entry-level listing options.
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eBay Kleinanzeigen (Germany): Now known as Kleinanzeigen, this is the most powerful free classifieds tool in Germany for private real estate.
Pro-Tips for FSBO Success
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The “Lead” Image: Since these are free sites, your competition is high. Ensure your first photo is a high-resolution “hero shot” of the view or the pool.
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Use Local Keywords: If selling in Barbados, mention “walking distance to beach” or “near Grantley Adams International Airport” to capture search intent.
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Language: For sites like Idealista or OLX, use a translation tool to provide the description in both English and the local language.