1% Full-Service Listing for Athens Sellers.
Athens sellers may be marketing established in-town homes, lake-area properties, acreage and rural-style homes across Henderson County. Land size, utilities, water access, outbuildings, system condition and road access can matter as much as interior finishes.
Choose how much of the sale you want Eaton to handle.
Use 1% Full Service when you want broker representation from pricing through closing. Use a flat-fee MLS option when you want to stay in control of inquiries, showings, offers and the transaction.
MLS Basic
MLS entry for listing-ready sellers.
- 6-month MLS term
- Seller supplies photos and listing data
- No CMA or representation
FSBO Plus
More listing flexibility without full-service representation.
- MLS setup and edits
- Seller handles inquiries and showings
- Seller manages offers, contracts and closing
Full Service
Pricing guidance, showing coordination, negotiation and contract-to-close support.
- CMA and pricing guidance
- Showing coordination and feedback
- Offer review and negotiation
- Paid at closing only if sold
At a $400,000 sale price, a 1% listing-side fee is $4,000. At $600,000 it is $6,000. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate and negotiable.
Price against the homes your buyer will actually compare.
An in-town resale should not be priced like lake-oriented property or acreage. Athens-area buyers often compare land, utility setup, improvements and access alongside the house itself.
In-town vs. acreage
Use different comparable sets for subdivision homes and rural-style properties.
Lake and recreation context
For water-oriented properties, document access, views and property-specific features precisely.
Utilities
Clarify septic, well, propane and public service details where applicable.
Outbuildings and land
Shops, barns, fencing and usable acreage should be presented clearly.
System condition
Roof, HVAC, foundation and plumbing information can materially affect older-home offers.
Offer quality
Compare financing, inspections, concessions, appraisal exposure and timing.
- Confirm acreage and utility facts
- Gather survey and improvement records
- Document major systems
- Prepare strong online photos
- Review nearest competing properties
- Set showing access
Athens plus surrounding Texas coverage.
Eaton serves sellers throughout Texas. Use the closest market page to see the same 1% and MLS-only choices with more local context.
Questions to answer before you list.
What does 1% Full Service include?
CMA and pricing guidance, MLS setup and management, showing coordination, 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 is cancel anytime for $0, subject to the signed agreement.
Can I use MLS-only instead?
Yes. Choose $99 MLS Basic or $499 FSBO Plus when you want to manage the sale yourself.
Is buyer-agent compensation included?
No. If offered, it is separate, negotiable and chosen by the seller.
Why does local property context matter in Athens?
Subdivision, land, utilities, school or district context, condition and competing inventory can change which sales are actually comparable to your property.
Start with your Athens property address.
See whether 1% Full Service or an MLS-only plan fits the sale.
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.