Texas seller guide · Eaton Real Estate Company
Flat fee MLS in Friendswood.
List for $99. Or get broker representation for 1%.
Compare listing costs for your Friendswood property: a seller-managed MLS package or a broker helping from pricing through closing. The local checklist below covers locate the property record first, prepare a factual condition summary and make seller-managed service practical. Confirm the actual MLS placement and address eligibility before activation.
Find my listing plan →Listing-side fees. Buyer-agent compensation and other selling costs are separate.
Three ways to sell with Eaton
MLS Basic
$99
Six-month MLS listing, up to 10 seller-supplied photos, two listing changes and email support. Additional changes are $25 per request.
You price, show, negotiate and manage the sale. Limited service; no seller representation, CMA or sales forms.
Pay before activation. Fee non-refundable once live. Six-month renewal: $99. $0 cancellation penalty.
See MLS Basic terms →FSBO Plus
$499
Six-month MLS listing, maximum MLS photos, unlimited reasonable changes, phone and email support, and real estate sales forms.
You manage the sale. No CMA, pricing advice, negotiation or contract-to-close management.
Pay when live. Non-refundable once live. Six-month renewal: $499. $0 cancellation penalty.
See FSBO Plus terms →Full Service
1%
No minimum listing commission. Eaton provides pricing guidance, MLS management, showing coordination, offer negotiation and closing coordination.
Broker service by phone and online. You provide photos and physical access unless otherwise agreed.
Paid at closing only if sold. Review the signed agreement for cancellation and optional services.
See represented service →Syndication is subject to MLS and website participation. Confirm address eligibility and the applicable listing agreement before activation.
Compare the starting fee and the workload
These are options to investigate, not an independent ranking. Eaton publishes this guide and offers competing services. Competitor prices below are advertised entry prices; confirm the actual MLS, address eligibility and current written package.
| Option | Listing fee | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton MLS Basic | $99 | Ten photos; two included changes; email support; seller-managed. |
| Eaton FSBO Plus | $499 | Maximum MLS photos; unlimited reasonable changes; forms and phone/email support; seller-managed. |
| Eaton represented service | 1% at closing | No minimum; broker help from pricing through closing; owner supplies photos and access. |
| Beycome | $99 advertised Basic | Confirm local MLS eligibility and package terms. |
| homecoin | $149 advertised | Prices vary by MLS/location; confirm the address quote. |
Ask every provider about any closing fee, required add-on, cancellation charge, renewal or paid revision. Compare the total package you need. A listing-input plan and represented brokerage service involve different responsibilities.
Greater Houston & Gulf Coast seller preparation
Before listing your Friendswood property
Locate the property record first
Confirm the county for the actual parcel before using an appraisal search or preparing the MLS input. The Galveston CAD search linked below is relevant to Galveston County parcels; use the appropriate county source if your address is elsewhere.
Prepare a factual condition summary
Gather records you have for roof work, equipment replacements, drainage work or other improvements. State what you can substantiate and identify items needing verification. A short, accurate summary is more useful than an unsupported claim that every feature is new.
Make seller-managed service practical
A Friendswood seller who can arrange photos, respond to inquiries and provide access may prefer a flat-fee plan. If you need a broker to evaluate offers and coordinate deadlines, compare the 1% option before choosing solely by the initial fee.
What does a lower fee look like?
At a $400,000 sale price, Eaton’s 1% listing commission is $4,000. Compared with a hypothetical 3% listing quote of $12,000, that is an $8,000 difference in listing-side compensation. Rates are negotiable; 3% is an illustration, not a required or universal rate.
The $99 and $499 packages cost less because you take responsibility for pricing, buyer inquiries, showings, negotiations and transaction management. Choose by the help you need, not the fee alone.
Estimate your selling costs and net proceeds →
Questions before you list
Will Eaton personally show the property?
The 1% plan includes coordination of showing requests, not routine accompanied showings by Eaton. You provide physical access unless a different arrangement is agreed. With a seller-managed plan, you handle showing arrangements.
Are professional photos included?
No. You supply current photos you have the right to use. Eaton’s current optional photography offering is $199 for FSBO Plus and 1% listings, subject to availability; it is not an MLS Basic add-on. Confirm arrangements before ordering.
Is $99 my total cost to sell?
No. It is the MLS Basic listing fee. Additional listing changes after the two included requests are $25 each. Buyer-agent compensation, your closing costs and any separately agreed services are additional.
Which option fits if I need negotiation help?
Choose represented service if you want a broker to advise on pricing, review and negotiate offers, and coordinate the transaction. The two flat-fee options are seller-managed.
Can I decide after sending my address?
Yes. Start an inquiry, confirm MLS placement and compare written terms before choosing. No payment is collected in the initial inquiry form.