Sell Your Galveston Property for 1% or List on the MLS for $500
Eaton Real Estate Company gives Galveston homeowners, condo owners, second-home sellers and investors two clear ways to list: 1% Full-Service broker representation or a $500 MLS-Only option.
No payment and no obligation to compare your options. Choose either listing plan on the next step.
Island properties can require more than a standard suburban listing checklist.
Historic districts, elevated beach homes, condos, vacation rentals and coastal construction can each bring a different set of documents, restrictions and buyer questions.
Coastal documentation matters
Available elevation information, flood details, roof history, windstorm certificates and storm-related improvements can help buyers evaluate the property more efficiently.
Location and property type matter
A Seawall condo, East End Victorian and West End beach house do not belong in one generic comparable set. The micro-market and property type should drive positioning.
Use and restrictions matter
Association rules, historic-district status, short-term-rental registration, furnishings, parking and access can affect the buyer pool and the listing itself.
Local positioning from the historic East End to the far West End.
Galveston has multiple residential submarkets with different housing styles, buyer motivations, restrictions and comparable-sale patterns.
East End Historic District & UTMB Area
The East End was Galveston's first residential neighborhood and sits directly beside Downtown. Historic architecture, renovation quality, district status, parking, condition and proximity to UTMB can all influence how buyers compare homes here.
Strand / Mechanic & Downtown Galveston
The Strand/Mechanic Historic District contains Galveston's historic commercial core and includes upper-floor residential and mixed-use property nearby. Building rules, parking, access, association information and historic status can be important listing details.
Silk Stocking & Lost Bayou
These locally designated historic districts contain late-19th- and early-20th-century homes. Sellers should organize renovation history, permits or approvals when applicable, roof and systems information, parking and the property's current condition.
Seawall & Central-Island Condos
Condo buyers often compare the unit and the building together. Association fees, assessments, parking, rental restrictions, pet rules, amenities, floor level, Gulf views, storm protection and access procedures can all matter.
Pirates Beach, Sea Isle & West End Communities
West End sellers may compete on beach or bay orientation, view, access, elevation, furnishings, outdoor living, rental status, HOA or deed restrictions and the condition of coastal improvements.
Jamaica Beach, Pointe West & Far West End
Far-west island property can be more second-home and vacation oriented. Jamaica Beach is a separate city on Galveston Island, so its municipal rules are distinct from the City of Galveston. Buyers may compare beach access, canals, bay access, views, rental use and property condition.
Verify coastal and historic-property information at the source.
These official resources can help a seller or buyer verify information that may be relevant to a specific Galveston property.
Different island properties need different listing details.
Historic & Character Homes
District status, architecture, renovation history, permits or approvals when applicable, roof, systems, foundation and condition can all be important.
Condos & High-Rise Units
Association fees, assessments, parking, amenities, access, rental rules, floor level, storm protection and views can shape the buyer comparison.
Beach & Second Homes
Beach or bay orientation, elevation, outdoor living, furnishings, storm improvements and community restrictions should be described accurately.
Vacation & Investment Property
Current rental registration, rental status, furnishings, guest-calendar access, HOA restrictions and operating information supplied by the seller can matter to investors.
Choose the Galveston selling plan that fits you.
Choose 1% Full-Service when you want representation and transaction support. Choose $500 MLS-Only when you primarily want MLS exposure and prefer to manage the sale yourself.
1% Full-Service Listing
Best for Galveston sellers who want broker representation, showing coordination, offer review, negotiation help and contract-to-close guidance.
- Full-service seller representation.
- MLS listing exposure and applicable syndication.
- Pricing and listing-positioning guidance.
- Showing coordination and buyer-agent communication.
- Offer review, negotiation and contract-to-close guidance.
- No upfront listing commission — 1% is due only if the property sells.
$500 MLS-Only Listing
Best for experienced 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.
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.
Illustration only. Your written listing agreement controls the actual fee and terms.
Prepare the information island buyers are likely to ask about.
The useful documents depend on the property, but organizing the major coastal, association and use details before launch can reduce avoidable questions later.
Gather available elevation certificates, flood-zone information, surveys and known flood or storm history relevant to the property.
Collect roof records and available WPI-8, WPI-8E or other windstorm-compliance documentation for applicable construction, repairs or alterations.
Provide current fees, known assessments, restrictions, parking, rental rules, historic-district status and relevant approvals or documentation when applicable.
For properties within the City of Galveston that operate as short-term rentals, provide the current GVR registration information, rental status, furnishings and showing-access details.
Eaton listings & recent sales from HAR.
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A straightforward path from your Galveston address to market.
Choose Your Plan
Select 1% Full-Service or the $500 MLS-Only option.
Send Property Info
Provide the address, price, photos, property details, coastal documents and access instructions.
Review & Approve
Review the listing information and documents before the property goes live.
Go Live
Your property enters the applicable MLS and moves forward under the service level you selected.
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View HAR profile →Questions Galveston property owners ask before listing.
Can I sell my Galveston property 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.
Can Eaton list a Galveston condo, beach house or historic home?
Yes. Eligible Galveston residential properties can use either plan. The listing should accurately present the property type, association or historic-district information, access, condition and other property-specific details.
What happens to a City of Galveston short-term-rental registration when the property sells?
Under the City of Galveston's current rules, a GVR number does not remain with the property after a change of ownership. The new owner must complete a new registration and receives a new GVR number. Rules should be rechecked at the time of sale.
Does the City of Galveston's STR registration apply to Jamaica Beach?
Jamaica Beach is a separate municipality on Galveston Island. Sellers there should verify Jamaica Beach's current local rules rather than assuming City of Galveston requirements apply.
What coastal documents should I have ready?
Depending on the property, useful records may include flood or elevation information, survey documents, roof records, WPI-8 or WPI-8E windstorm certificates, association documents and records for major repairs or improvements.
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. All compensation is negotiable.
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.
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.