Choose the amount of help you want when selling an Orlando-area home: a $500 MLS-only listing you manage, or local full-service representation for a 1% listing fee.
The $500 MLS-only plan is designed for experienced, hands-on sellers who want MLS exposure and will manage pricing, buyer inquiries, showings, offers and the transaction. The 1% Full-Service plan is for sellers who want an agent to advise them, coordinate the sale, negotiate and help carry the transaction through closing. The best choice depends on how much time, experience and responsibility you want to take on.
Both options put the listing into the MLS and can distribute it to major real estate websites. The difference is not simply the fee—it is who performs the work after the property goes live.
Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is selected separately by the seller and is not included in the listing fees above. Optional professional photography starts at $199, and an optional yard sign starts at $79.
Use this side-by-side comparison to decide whether you want a listing platform or active agent representation.
| Sale task | $500 MLS-Only | 1% Full-Service |
|---|---|---|
| MLS listing | Included | Included |
| Pricing strategy | Seller decides | Agent guidance included |
| Listing details and disclosures | Seller provides and manages | Agent guidance and coordination |
| Photos and property access | Seller provides | Seller provides unless optional services are selected |
| Buyer and agent inquiries | Seller handles | Agent support included |
| Showing coordination | Seller handles | Agent coordination support |
| Offer review and negotiation | Seller handles without representation | Agent representation included |
| Contract-to-closing support | Seller manages | Agent support included |
| Listing fee timing | Paid when listing goes live | Paid only if the home sells |
A flat fee MLS service gives a seller access to the same regional multiple listing service used by participating real estate professionals. For Orlando and much of Central Florida, that generally means exposure through Stellar MLS, with listing data then eligible to appear on consumer real estate websites according to each site’s feed and display rules.
MLS exposure is valuable, but it is only one part of a home sale. A seller still needs to choose a competitive price, prepare accurate property information, respond quickly to inquiries, arrange access, evaluate financing and contingencies, negotiate terms, meet contract deadlines and coordinate with the closing provider.
That is why the $500 option and the 1% option are built for different sellers. One provides MLS access with a limited service scope; the other adds representation and transaction support.
Provide the property facts, price, disclosures, photos and instructions needed to prepare the MLS entry.
Respond to buyer agents, coordinate showings, gather feedback and decide whether to adjust price or terms.
Review offers, negotiate, track deadlines and coordinate title, inspections, appraisal and closing.
The MLS-only option does not create an agency relationship or include advice or representation. Sellers should obtain appropriate legal, tax, title or other professional advice when needed.
The listing-side fee is only one line in a seller’s closing statement. Your total can also include title and closing charges, government taxes or recording fees, prorations, repairs, mortgage payoff items, optional marketing and any buyer-agent compensation you choose to offer.
For a location-specific estimate, use our Orlando home-selling cost guide. You can also review the broader Orlando seller service page or compare service models in our Orlando low-commission Realtor guide.
No. It is the Eaton MLS-only listing fee. Other sale expenses may include closing and title charges, taxes, prorations, repairs, loan payoff items, optional services and any buyer-agent compensation selected by the seller.
No. The $500 plan is MLS-only and does not include seller representation, offer advice or negotiation. Sellers manage inquiries, showings, offers and the transaction.
The $500 fee is paid when the listing goes live and is non-refundable once live.
The 1% Full-Service listing fee is paid only if the property sells, subject to the listing agreement.
No. The seller separately decides whether to offer compensation to a buyer’s agent and, if so, the amount and terms.
The seller provides photos and property access unless optional services are selected. Professional photography starts at $199, and an optional yard sign starts at $79.
Coverage is available across the Orlando and Central Florida service area, subject to property location and MLS eligibility. This can include Orlando, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Celebration, Davenport, Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips and nearby communities.
If you want MLS access and are ready to manage the transaction, explore the $500 plan. If you want representation and hands-on support, review the 1% Full-Service plan.
