Fort Myers & Lee County Home Sellers

Sell Your Fort Myers Home for 1% or List on the MLS for $500

Eaton Real Estate Company gives Fort Myers sellers two clear ways to list: 1% Full-Service broker representation or a $500 MLS-Only option for experienced sellers who want to manage the sale themselves.

Seller-only brokerage 1% Full-Service $500 MLS-Only Direct broker communication

Start with the property address. You can choose either listing plan on the next step.

Seller-Only A brokerage built around homeowners selling
1% Full-Service No upfront listing-side fee
$500 MLS-Only For experienced, hands-on sellers
Southwest Florida Fort Myers + nearby Lee County markets
Fort Myers Seller Perspective

Fort Myers is not one type of seller market.

Downtown condos, historic homes, McGregor-area residences, golf communities, waterfront property and seasonal homes can require very different listing information.

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Location changes the story

A River District condo should not be positioned like a McGregor home, a Gateway property, or a seasonal residence closer to the islands.

Water and access matter

Waterfront location, flood information, boating access, parking, elevators and showing logistics can all become important buyer questions depending on the property.

03

Association details matter

Condo, golf, gated and active-adult communities may require clear fees, restrictions, approvals, assessments, amenities and seller-provided association information.

Fort Myers Local Seller Guide

Start with Fort Myers itself—then expand to nearby Southwest Florida.

Keeping Fort Myers neighborhoods separate from neighboring cities makes the page more useful for homeowners and keeps the local market context clear.

Fort Myers has real local distinctions: the historic River District and downtown core, palm-lined McGregor Boulevard, designated historic residential districts, established south-Fort Myers neighborhoods, and newer master-planned communities each create different seller considerations.
Downtown / Riverfront

Downtown Fort Myers & the Historic River District

Downtown and the River District include condos, historic buildings and riverfront living near the Caloosahatchee. Condo fees, parking, building access, association rules and unit-specific improvements can be central to the listing.

River DistrictDowntown Historic DistrictCondosRiverfront
Historic Fort Myers
Optional Listing Services

Want Us to Handle a Little More?

Keep things simple or add only the services you want. These add-ons are optional and are not included in the 1% or $500 listing fee.

Professional Photography — from $199

We can arrange a local real estate photographer and provide MLS-ready edited photos.

Yard Sign — from $79

Professional Eaton Real Estate Company For Sale signs are available as an optional add-on. Pricing and installation options may vary by location.

List for 1% or choose our $500 MLS-Only option.

Compare My Options

McGregor Boulevard & Edison Park

McGregor Boulevard is one of Fort Myers' defining corridors, lined with royal palms and established homes. In and around Edison Park, architectural character, updates, lot setting and property condition deserve careful presentation.

McGregor Blvd.Edison Park Historic DistrictEstablished Homes
Historic Neighborhoods

Dean Park & Seminole Park

Fort Myers has designated historic residential districts where architectural character, renovation history and property-specific details can be especially important to accurate marketing.

Dean Park Historic DistrictSeminole Park Historic District
South Fort Myers

Whiskey Creek, Iona & the McGregor Corridor

Established neighborhoods south of the urban core include pool homes, canal or waterfront properties, condos and single-family homes where condition, access, association information and location can drive buyer interest.

Whiskey CreekIonaMcGregorPool Homes
Master-Planned / Golf

Gateway, Pelican Preserve & The Plantation

Gated, golf and active-adult communities can require accurate association fees, amenities, membership information, approval requirements, age restrictions when applicable and showing procedures.

GatewayPelican PreserveThe PlantationGolf
Seasonal / Second Home

Fort Myers Seasonal & Investment Sellers

Owners who are not in Southwest Florida year-round may need a listing process that works well by phone, email and electronic documents, with clear property access and communication from a distance.

Second HomesSeasonal OwnersInvestment Property

Nearby Southwest Florida markets

These are important neighboring markets, but they are kept separate from Fort Myers itself so the page stays locally focused. Eaton can also assist eligible seller properties in surrounding areas, subject to the property and applicable MLS requirements.

Fort Myers Beach Sanibel Cape Coral North Fort Myers Estero Bonita Springs Lehigh Acres Alva Buckingham
Two Listing Options

Choose the Fort Myers selling plan that fits you.

Use 1% Full-Service when you want representation and transaction support. Choose $500 MLS-Only when you mainly want MLS exposure and prefer to manage the sale yourself.

MLS-Only Option $500 paid when live
$500

$500 MLS-Only Listing

Best for experienced Fort Myers sellers who want MLS exposure while staying in control of calls, showings, offers, contracts, title and closing.

  • MLS listing entry and applicable syndication.
  • 6-month listing term.
  • Listing changes included.
  • Open-house posting in the MLS.
  • Seller handles calls, showings, offers, contracts, title and closing.
  • $500 is due when the listing goes live and is non-refundable once live.
This is a limited-service MLS-only option and does not include seller representation or transaction management.
Listing-Side Savings Example

See the difference at your expected sale price.

This illustration compares a hypothetical 3% listing-side fee with Eaton's 1% listing-side fee. Commissions are negotiable, and the comparison does not include buyer-agent compensation, concessions, repairs, closing costs or other transaction expenses.

3% example $13,500
Eaton 1% $4,500
Estimated listing-side difference $9,000

Illustration only. Your written listing agreement controls the actual fee and terms.

Southwest Florida Property Types

Different Fort Myers properties need different listing details.

Waterfront Homes

Water access, dock or lift details, seawall information, flood considerations and property-specific waterfront features should be described accurately when applicable.

Condos

Association fees, reserves or assessments, approvals, rental rules, parking, elevators and building access may be important listing details.

Golf & Gated Communities

HOA fees, memberships, amenities, gate procedures, age restrictions when applicable and community rules should be clear from the start.

Seasonal & Second Homes

Remote owners can handle much of the listing process electronically while establishing clear access, communication and property-care arrangements.

Before the Listing Goes Live

Fort Myers sellers can make the MLS stronger by preparing the right details early.

Good local marketing starts with accurate property information.

Association and community information

Provide current HOA or condo fees, restrictions, approval requirements, special assessments and community details when applicable.

Waterfront, flood and insurance-related property facts

Share known flood-zone, elevation, water-access, seawall, dock, roof, permit or insurance-related property information that is relevant and available to you.

Seasonal access and showing instructions

If the property is vacant, tenant-occupied or used seasonally, establish a reliable access method and clear showing instructions before launch.

Photos, upgrades and property condition

Clean photography and accurate descriptions of updates, condition, furnishings if included, and property features help buyers evaluate the listing.

How It Works

A straightforward path from your Fort Myers address to market.

1

Choose Your Plan

Select 1% Full-Service or the $500 MLS-Only option.

2

Send Property Info

Provide the address, asking price, photos, property details, association information and access instructions.

3

Review & Approve

Review the listing information and documents before the property goes live.

4

Go Live

Your property enters the applicable MLS and moves forward under the service level you selected.

Fort Myers Seller FAQ

Questions Fort Myers homeowners ask before listing.

Can I sell my Fort Myers home with full-service representation for 1%?

Yes. The 1% plan includes seller representation, MLS exposure, showing coordination, buyer-agent communication, offer review, negotiation support and contract-to-close guidance. The listing-side fee is paid only if the property sells.

What is included in the $500 MLS-Only plan?

The $500 plan is limited-service MLS entry. The seller provides the property information and photos and handles calls, showings, offers, negotiations, contracts, title and closing. The fee is due when the listing goes live and is non-refundable once live.

Do you list Fort Myers condos?

Yes. Condo sellers should provide current association fees, restrictions, approval requirements, assessments, parking information, building access details and other documents needed for accurate listing input.

Can you list waterfront or canal property?

Yes. For waterfront property, sellers should provide accurate known information about water access, docks or lifts, seawalls, flood or elevation information and other relevant property features when applicable.

Do you work with seasonal owners and second-home sellers?

Yes. Much of the listing setup can be handled by phone, email, electronic forms and online review. A reliable property-access method should be established before showings begin.

Do you cover Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Cape Coral and nearby areas?

Yes, Eaton can assist eligible seller properties in nearby Southwest Florida markets including Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs and Lehigh Acres, subject to the property and applicable MLS requirements.

Who provides the listing photos and property access?

The seller provides the listing photographs and agreed method of property access. Under the 1% plan, Eaton coordinates showing requests.

Is buyer-agent compensation included in Eaton's listing fee?

No. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate from Eaton's listing-side fee and is chosen by the seller.

Ready to Sell in Fort Myers?

Start with your property address.

Compare 1% Full-Service representation with the $500 MLS-Only option and choose the level of support that fits your sale.

Fort Myers • Historic River District • McGregor Boulevard • Edison Park • Dean Park • Whiskey Creek • Iona • Gateway • Pelican Preserve • Southwest Florida
Eaton Real Estate Company LLC. Stephen Eaton, Broker/Owner — Florida Broker BK3560755. Chevon Eaton — Florida Broker BK3554115. 1% Full-Service is paid only if the property sells. $500 MLS-Only is a limited-service MLS listing, paid when live and non-refundable once live. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate and chosen by the seller.

Ready to Sell?

Start with your property address.

Choose direct 1% Full-Service representation or a $500 MLS-Only listing. Start with the property address, then select the plan that fits your sale.

1% Full-Service: Paid only if sold. Buyer-agent compensation is separate and chosen by the seller.