Find "For Sale By Owner" properties. Since the seller does not pay a commission, the buyer can sometimes find FSBO properties below market price.

For sellers: Doing a for sale by owner means that you can list your property for less, since there is no broker commission to be paid.

For buyers: In addition to the MLS listings you might want to check out properties listed by private owners.

You may not be able to conduct a search with "For Sale by Owner" properties by amenities, number of bedrooms, etc; however, if you do your homework, you might find that there can be significant advantages in terms of cost because the typical broker commission is eliminated completely.

Check on line FSBO resources but also check the local news publications and real estate by owner magazines.