Eaton Real Estate Company · Greater Boston, Massachusetts

Explore low-commission listing options for your Boston home.

Keep more of your sale proceeds with a straightforward 1% listing-side offer. Explore a listing option through an independent Massachusetts-licensed brokerage.

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Free inquiry · No obligation · Buyer-agent compensation is your choice. The 1% offer is subject to independent local brokerage acceptance and written terms.

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1% listing-side offerCompetitive fee subject to local brokerage terms.

Professional representationThrough an independent, appropriately licensed local brokerage.

Seller chooses buyer-agent compensationSeparate from the listing fee and always negotiable.

Compare the complete listing quote

Compare a 1% listing-side calculation with another written proposal at the same sale price. Enter any quoted minimum commission and extra listing charges. A lower percentage does not always produce the lower bill.

Illustrative sale price ($) Minimum for the 1% proposal ($) Extra listing charges for that proposal ($) Other proposal’s listing-side rate (%) Other proposal’s minimum ($) Other proposal’s extra listing charges ($)

1% calculation, including entered minimum and extras: $4,000
Other proposal calculation: $10,000
Lower listing cost in the 1% example: $6,000

Illustrative arithmetic only. The example sale price and comparison rate are not local market averages. Zero is a starting input, not a statement that a brokerage has no minimum or extra fees. The 1% offer is subject to participating independent local brokerage coverage and written acceptance. Buyer-agent compensation, concessions and other selling costs are separate. All commissions are negotiable.

What a minimum fee changes

On an illustrative $200,000 sale, 1% is $2,000. If a proposal has a $4,500 minimum, its listing commission becomes $4,500—an effective 2.25% before extras. A separate 2% proposal without a minimum would be $4,000. Compare the actual dollars and service responsibilities before deciding.

Get these items into the written proposal

Compensation: percentage, minimum, upfront payment, transaction or administration charges, and when each amount is earned.
Marketing and access: photography, MLS entry, listing changes, showings, property visits and who supplies or pays for each.
Representation: who prepares pricing advice, responds to buyers, negotiates offers and coordinates the contract through closing.
Exit terms: listing duration, cancellation conditions, reimbursable expenses and any obligations that continue afterward.

Compare expected proceeds as well as fees. Begin with your expected sale price, then subtract the listing charge, any separately negotiated buyer-agent payment, seller concessions, other closing costs and loan payoffs. A commission difference by itself does not predict the price, timing or net proceeds of a sale.

A clearer way to compare listing costs

Know your options before you list.

Start with your property address and timeline. Review the actual local brokerage, rate and services before deciding whether the option fits your goals.

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Simple from the start

Three steps to your next move.

Clear fees, realistic expectations and a decision you make on your terms.

Tell us about your home.

Share the address, expected selling price and timeline. There's no obligation to inquire.

Review your listing terms.

Look at a participating local brokerage's actual fee, services, marketing plan, any minimum and cancellation provisions.

Choose what fits.

Compare the written listing agreement and estimated net proceeds before making your decision.

Boston seller guide

Real estate is local. Your listing should reflect that.

Boston's historic homes, condos and surrounding towns each require a different approach to price, presentation and closing costs. These are examples of local considerations, not claims of guaranteed service areas.

Back Bay & South End

Brownstones, apartments and condos require close attention to building condition, condo documents, assessments, parking and recent building-level sales.

Cambridge & Somerville

Two- and three-family homes, condos and converted properties should be evaluated for legal unit status, tenancy and renovation history.

Brookline & Newton

Single-family homes and condos compete on neighborhood, transit access, layout, school areas and condition.

Quincy & suburban Boston

From Quincy to communities west and north of the city, subdivision inventory, transit access and housing style shape local competition.

A practical seller guide for Boston, MA

Boston sellers should define the property’s ownership and approved use before comparing discount brokers. A condo, townhouse and multifamily building create different buyer questions, document requests and access needs. Ask the broker to review the actual unit or parcel, parking rights, improvements and occupancy before proposing a marketing plan and price.

Start with the correct Boston parcel

Boston’s property lookup searches by address or parcel ID and provides assessment, ownership and tax information. Match the record to the exact unit or property being sold. Ask the broker to explain differences between recorded characteristics and the actual layout, and support pricing with relevant sales rather than using an assessed value as a substitute for market analysis.

Review historic permits and current work

Boston’s historical permit instructions explain how to search old permit records and distinguish them from current application status. For renovated units, roof decks, additions or converted space, obtain the available approvals and completion information. If a record is unclear, ask Inspectional Services or the relevant professional to resolve it before advertising an unverified feature or use.

Make condominium and parking details explicit

For a condo, gather association charges, assessment notices, budget information, rules and transfer instructions. Confirm whether parking or storage is deeded, assigned, leased or otherwise documented. For a multifamily sale, organize tenancy and access information with your attorney or other professionals. The listing should accurately explain what the buyer receives, not leave ownership questions to a brief photo caption.

Coordinate the sale inspection and building logistics

Review the Massachusetts smoke and CO inspection guidance and confirm the process with the appropriate fire department. Discuss building access, elevator or move rules, photography and showing arrangements where applicable. Ask the broker who will manage buyer document requests and inspection negotiations, especially when association or building management response times affect the schedule.

Prepare this before you compare listing proposals

Exact Boston parcel or unit, available permit history and approved-use information.
Association and parking/storage documents or tenancy records, as applicable.
Condition records, smoke/CO inspection plan and assigned responsibility for building access and closing follow-up.

Local seller questions

Can I advertise an assigned Boston condo parking space as deeded?

Only describe the right supported by the governing documents. Ask your attorney or title professional to verify how the space is held and transferred. Assigned use, a separate deed and a lease can have different implications for the buyer.

Does a Boston guide cover Cambridge or Brookline records?

No. Those are separate municipalities. Confirm the location of the parcel and use the appropriate local offices, even when the property is marketed within Greater Boston. Ask the receiving brokerage to confirm coverage and the relevant local preparation.

More official property resources: City of Boston Property Lookup.

Prepared by Eaton Real Estate Company. Local resource links and guidance reviewed October 27, 2026. Use the official sources for current records and forms; confirm property-specific requirements with the licensed local brokerage and closing team.

Good questions, clear answers

Boston seller FAQs

What does the 1% listing-side fee cover?

1% is Eaton's proposed listing-side fee for participating independent Massachusetts-licensed brokerages. The local brokerage's written agreement determines services, the actual accepted percentage, any minimum fees and cancellation terms.

Is 1% guaranteed for Boston properties?

The 1% listing-side offer depends on an appropriately licensed independent local brokerage accepting your property and the written fee and service terms. Confirm coverage, minimums and extra charges in its proposal.

Who will represent me in Massachusetts?

Any listing and representation must be handled by a properly licensed independent local brokerage. Eaton directly brokers real estate in Florida and Texas, and does not claim to be directly licensed in Massachusetts.

Does the 1% rate include a buyer-agent commission?

No. The 1% offer concerns the listing side only. Any buyer-broker compensation is the seller's separate choice and is negotiable; no particular percentage is required. Other closing expenses can apply.

Can I explore a 1% listing fee for Cambridge, Somerville or Brookline?

Those and other Greater Boston communities can be submitted for consideration. A Massachusetts-licensed independent brokerage must accept the property, location, service scope and written terms.

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