Sell in Refugio with 1% Full-Service Representation.
Refugio is the county seat of a small South Texas market where older in-town homes, renovated historic properties, conventional subdivisions, acreage and rural holdings can require very different comparable sales. A strong listing strategy should account for condition, lot size, improvements, access, major systems and the buyer pool that actually competes for that property type.
Full representation when pricing and negotiation matter; MLS-only when you want to run the sale.
1% Full Service includes a CMA and pricing guidance, MLS listing management, showing coordination, buyer-agent communication, offer review and negotiation, and contract-to-close support. $499 FSBO Plus and $99 MLS Basic are for sellers who want MLS exposure but intend to handle the transaction themselves.
Full Service
Seller representation from pricing through closing.
- CMA and pricing guidance
- MLS setup and syndication
- Showing coordination and buyer-agent feedback
- Seller provides reasonable property access
- Offer review and negotiation
- Contract-to-close support
- Paid at closing only if sold
- Cancel anytime for $0
FSBO Plus
More MLS flexibility while the seller handles buyers and the transaction.
- 6-month MLS listing
- Maximum MLS photos
- Unlimited reasonable changes
- Phone and email support
- No CMA or representation
MLS Basic
Essential MLS entry for a listing-ready seller.
- 6-month MLS term
- Up to 10 seller-supplied photos
- 2 listing changes included
- Email support
- No CMA or representation
Refugio and Refugio County have low transaction volume. A useful CMA should identify the closest property type and condition matches first, then widen geography carefully instead of importing unrelated coastal or big-city sales.
Refugio is an inland county-seat market—not the same seller story as Bayside.
Redfin reports a median sale price of about $90,000 for Refugio for the three months ending September 2026. Its Refugio County report gives about $150,000 for the same three-month period; that broader geography is context, not a substitute for city-level or property-specific comparable sales. Compare actual sale dates, condition and concessions before using either median to inform an asking price.
Sources: Redfin Refugio and Redfin Refugio County, checked October 13, 2026. Medians above cover the three months ending September 2026. Counts, time-on-market figures and year-over-year changes from differently labeled modules are not combined with that period.
Older and historic housing stock
Refugio includes older homes where renovation quality, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and foundation history can influence both pricing and financing. Detailed property facts reduce uncertainty for buyers.
US 77 and regional access
US 77 runs through Refugio, and the local Chamber describes the town as a county seat serving residents tied to agriculture, oil and gas, and commuting toward larger nearby cities. Access can matter to the buyer pool, but the property itself still drives the comp set.
Rural acreage and outbuildings
For acreage, ranch-style property or homes with shops and storage, land utility, fencing, access, well/septic or public utilities, and improvement condition should be documented separately from interior living space.
Wind-zone difference
TDI’s legacy county map lists Refugio in the Inland II zone, while coastal Bayside is Inland I. That distinction is one reason the two markets should not be treated as interchangeable for construction and insurance context.
Condition-sensitive comps
In a low-volume market, renovated and unrenovated homes can sit far apart in buyer perception. Pricing should account for the cost and risk a buyer sees in major systems, not only square footage.
Net offer quality
Compare financing strength, repair requests, concessions, inspection scope and closing timing alongside the offered price. Full-service representation includes offer comparison and negotiation.
- Document roof, HVAC and foundation history
- Confirm parcel/acreage and utility details
- Gather permits and major renovation records
- Photograph shops, storage and land improvements
- Review true Refugio-area competition
- Set showing and closing priorities in advance
Local context: Refugio County Chamber of Commerce — Refugio. Legacy wind-map reference: Texas Department of Insurance — Refugio County.
Current windstorm guidance: TDI identifies its county maps as legacy references. Its current building-code guidance determines wind-speed requirements by each structure’s location. A city’s Inland I/II label alone does not establish compliance or insurance eligibility. Gather available roof, permit and windstorm records, then confirm requirements with a qualified inspector and insurance agent. Use TDI’s certificate-search resources to find existing records. Sources checked October 12, 2026.
Refugio connects inland South Texas with the Coastal Bend.
A Refugio seller’s useful comparison area depends on the property type. Conventional in-town homes may stay local; acreage can require a wider rural search; coastal-oriented buyers may also consider communities closer to the bay. These pages keep those markets separated.
Questions to settle before the listing goes public.
How should I price a Refugio home when there are few recent sales?
Start with the closest matches in property type, condition, lot size and location, then widen the search carefully. Low-volume market averages can be useful context but should not replace a property-specific CMA.
Is Refugio in the same wind zone as Bayside?
No. TDI’s legacy county map lists Refugio in Inland II and Bayside in Inland I. Property-specific construction and insurance questions should still be verified independently.
What does 1% Full Service include?
CMA and pricing guidance, MLS setup and management, buyer-agent communication, showing coordination and feedback, offer review and negotiation, and contract-to-close support.
When is the 1% fee paid?
At closing only if the property sells, subject to the signed listing agreement.
Can I cancel the full-service listing?
Yes. Eaton’s current full-service offer allows cancellation for $0, subject to the signed agreement.
Can I choose MLS-only?
Yes. $499 FSBO Plus and $99 MLS Basic are seller-managed alternatives. They do not include seller representation or CMA/pricing guidance.
Is buyer-agent compensation included in the 1%?
No. Any buyer-agent compensation is separate, negotiable and chosen by the seller.
Start with your Refugio property address.
Property type, condition, land and improvements matter more than broad averages in a thin market. Start with the address and choose the level of representation you want.
1% refers to Eaton Real Estate Company’s listing-side fee. Other transaction costs may apply. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate and negotiable. MLS availability depends on property location and brokerage coverage.