Sell Your Houston Home
Without Paying Full Commission
You don't need a full-service listing agent to get MLS exposure. Flat Fee MLS lets you control the process, keep the equity, and get professional support when you need it.
Three Selling Methods Compared
Understand what you're giving up — and what you're getting — with each approach.
Pure FSBO
For Sale By Owner with no MLS listing. You handle everything and list on free sites like Zillow FSBO or Facebook Marketplace.
- ✓ No listing fee at all
- ✓ Complete control
- ✗ No MLS access — limited buyer pool
- ✗ Buyers' agents may steer clients away
- ✗ No AI pricing or professional support
- ✗ Typically sells 6-10% below MLS homes
Flat Fee MLS (713FlatFeeMLS)
MLS listing for a flat upfront fee. You get full market exposure and professional support without the full listing commission.
- ✓ Full MLS exposure from $399
- ✓ Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com syndication
- ✓ AI pricing + seller dashboard
- ✓ 24/7 AI call agent for questions
- ✓ Save $10,000+ vs. traditional agent
- ✓ Broker support available when needed
Traditional Realtor
Full-service agent handles everything from pricing to closing. Convenient but expensive — typically 3% listing commission on top of 3% buyer's agent.
- ✓ Fully managed process
- ✓ MLS listing included
- ✗ 3% listing commission ($12K on $400K home)
- ✗ Less control over timing and decisions
- ✗ Variable agent quality
- ✗ Total cost 5-6% of sale price
What 713FlatFeeMLS Adds vs. Going It Alone
Pure FSBO sellers struggle without MLS access. Here's what changes with flat fee MLS.
Pure FSBO Challenges
- ✗ Your listing only appears on free sites — buyers' agents often don't search these
- ✗ Without MLS, you're invisible to 90%+ of Houston buyers working with agents
- ✗ No data-backed pricing means you're guessing — and over- or under-pricing costs you
- ✗ No professional documentation or contract templates
- ✗ FSBO homes statistically sell for 5-10% less than agent-listed properties
With 713FlatFeeMLS
- ✓ Listed on the Houston MLS — visible to every licensed buyer's agent in the area
- ✓ Syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, Trulia, and Homes.com automatically
- ✓ AI pricing engine gives you a data-backed list price from 11 live data signals
- ✓ Seller dashboard tracks views, saves, showing requests in real time
- ✓ Licensed Texas broker behind your listing — full legal compliance
Selling Without a Full-Service Agent — What You Should Know
We believe in transparency. Here's the honest picture of how flat fee MLS actually works.
The Buyer's Agent Is Still in the Picture
Even though you're not paying a listing agent, most buyers will still be represented by their own agent. You'll negotiate with them directly — or with support from us, depending on your package. This is normal and completely manageable.
Pricing Support Is Included
The biggest risk of FSBO is pricing wrong. Our AI pricing engine and free CMA address this directly. You'll go into your listing with real data — not a guess — reducing the risk of sitting on the market or leaving money on the table.
You Handle Showings — With Tools to Help
You coordinate showings directly with buyers' agents using a standard showing appointment system. Our seller dashboard keeps you organized. Booster and Premium packages include lockbox installation and broker showing support.
Ty Is Available for Complex Situations
If you hit a situation that's beyond standard support — a complicated offer, a difficult negotiation, a title issue — Ty Anderson is reachable directly. You're not alone, even without a traditional agent by your side.
FSBO & Flat Fee MLS Questions
Yes. Texas law allows homeowners to sell their own property without hiring a real estate agent. However, to list on the MLS — the primary database used by licensed agents and syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com — you must have a licensed broker enter the listing. That's exactly what 713FlatFeeMLS provides.
FSBO (For Sale By Owner) typically means listing on free consumer sites without MLS access. Flat fee MLS means paying a licensed broker a set fee to enter your property on the MLS — giving you access to every buyer's agent in the market. Most real estate professionals agree that MLS access is the single most valuable thing a listing agent provides. Flat fee MLS lets you pay just for that, nothing more.
You choose what buyer's agent commission (co-op commission) to offer in the MLS. It's not legally required, but most sellers in Houston offer 2-3% to attract buyer's agents to show the home. Even offering 2.5% to the buyer's agent while paying $399 for your listing is far cheaper than paying 5-6% total through a traditional agent.
In Texas, the key documents include: a Texas-specific sales contract (TREC forms), seller's disclosure notice, lead paint disclosure if applicable, and any HOA documents. We guide you through what you need and can connect you with a real estate attorney if needed. Our Booster and Premium packages include more hands-on support through the paperwork process.
Yes. If you list on the MLS and the response isn't meeting your needs after a few weeks, you can request a cash offer at any point. Some sellers use the cash offer as a backstop — they list on MLS to maximize value, with the peace of mind that a cash offer is available if needed.
Skip the Commission. Keep Your Equity.
Get full MLS exposure in Houston for a one-time flat fee starting at $399. No listing commission.