1.5% listing-side target
We focus the conversation on the listing commission and the total written cost, including any minimum.
Eaton Real Estate Company · Georgia sellers
Georgia 1.5% Listing Commission Target | Low-Commission Realtors
Looking to keep more equity when you sell? Ask Eaton to check whether a licensed local Georgia brokerage can offer our target 1.5% listing-side fee for your home.
No obligation to inquire · Written fee and services before you sign · Buyer-agent compensation is negotiated separately by the seller.
About the offer: 1.5% is Eaton’s target listing-side fee, subject to a participating independently licensed Georgia brokerage and its written terms, including any minimum. Eaton directly provides its 1% listing service in Florida and Texas only.
Simple offer. Clear next step.
Local licensed representation
An independent Georgia brokerage would handle the actual listing and confirm the included services.
Seller choice: Buyer-agent compensation, if any, is negotiated separately. You can review the broker’s terms before deciding.
Start with the total cost of representation
Listing-side commissions are negotiable. Ask every brokerage for the proposed listing-side fee, any minimum dollar charge, and whether a surcharge applies when the buyer has no agent. The seller separately decides whether to offer buyer-agent compensation or concessions, and those terms can change during negotiations.
Do not confuse a full-service discount brokerage with an MLS-entry-only plan. A full-service listing should identify the responsible Georgia broker, the agent handling showings, the marketing deliverables and the person managing offers and closing deadlines.
| Illustrative sale price | At 1.5% listing-side | At 2.5% example | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,750 | $6,250 | $2,500 |
| $400,000 | $6,000 | $10,000 | $4,000 |
| $600,000 | $9,000 | $15,000 | $6,000 |
Listing-side percentages are examples, not offers. No minimum fees are assumed in the table. Any separate buyer-broker compensation, seller concessions and transaction expenses are excluded.
Georgia markets require different listing plans
Atlanta’s competitive neighborhoods
In areas with many competing listings, compare the agent’s recent sold properties nearby, pricing adjustments, professional presentation and ability to evaluate offers beyond purchase price.
Marietta, Alpharetta and north-metro suburbs
Ask how the agent presents school-zone boundaries, homeowners-association information, condition upgrades and neighborhood comparisons without overstating features or ignoring competing homes.
Savannah and coastal Georgia
Clarify how flood-zone information, insurance questions, older-home condition, historic-district considerations and specialized photography are handled when relevant to the property.
Augusta, Macon and smaller markets
Ask about local buyer demand, photo quality, sign and showing logistics, and how the agent handles a longer marketing period. A small flat dollar fee may matter more here than a headline percentage.
Georgia discount-broker comparison: Eaton, Clever, Redfin and other alternatives
Georgia sellers can compare Eaton’s target 1.5% listing-side fee through participating independent Georgia-licensed brokerages with other discount providers. Ask every company for a written fee, any minimum, the named local broker and precisely what its service package covers. Explore the broader comparison library.
| Brokerage or platform | Publicly advertised model (October 2026) | Ask before signing |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton Real Estate Company
1.5% partner listing-side target for Georgia sellers |
Target 1.5% listing-side fee through an independent Georgia-licensed brokerage if participating, with actual terms confirmed in writing. Eaton directly offers 1% listings in Florida and Texas. | Ask for a local fee check, any minimum and included services. Check 1.5% options. |
| Clever Real Estate | Clever’s Georgia fee guide describes a 2% listing-side offering, while its national FAQ describes a 1.5% listing program with a $3,000 minimum. | Which Georgia program and minimum apply to your property, and which local brokerage represents you? |
| Redfin | Publicizes a 1% listing fee when a seller also buys with Redfin; listing-only rates and minimum fees depend on the market and program. | What is the listing-only fee versus the buy-and-sell fee, and what is the local minimum? |
| SimpleShowing | Advertises full-service local agents and listing-side commissions as low as 1%, including Atlanta-area service. | Is your address covered, what minimum commission applies, and what services are included? |
| 1 Percent Lists Greater Atlanta | Local brokerage promotes a 1% listing-side fee with full-service representation. | Exact franchise coverage, handling of unrepresented buyers, any fees and who personally manages the sale. |
Sources are linked to each provider’s official website or Georgia-specific consumer guide. This is not an endorsement, independent ranking or binding price quote. Georgia-specific and national Clever advertising differ, so written local terms govern.
Minimum fees can change the effective rate
At an illustrative $175,000 sale, 1.5% is $2,625; if a participating broker requires a $3,000 minimum, the fee would be $3,000 instead (about 1.71%). At a $400,000 sale, 1.5% would be $6,000 versus $10,000 at a hypothetical 2.5% listing-side fee. Buyer-agent compensation and other costs are separate; the local broker’s written terms control.
Full-service discount brokerage vs. MLS-entry-only
Full-service representation
The actual Georgia-licensed broker should spell out comparable-market pricing, MLS entry, photos, buyer inquiries, showing coordination, offer negotiation, inspections and contract-to-close responsibilities.
Seller-managed MLS plan
Often covers MLS placement but may leave pricing, photography, access, calls, showings, offers, contracts and closing coordination to the owner. The fee is not directly comparable to full service.
For any offer, ask whether professional photography and MLS syndication are included, whether extra charges apply when a buyer has no agent, who handles inspection requests and due-diligence deadlines, and what happens if you cancel. The total expected dollars and work you retain matter more than a percentage headline.
Seven questions to ask a Georgia discount listing broker
- What is your licensed Georgia brokerage name and who supervises this transaction?
- What exact listing-side commission and minimum, if any, will appear in the agreement?
- Are listing photos, MLS entry, syndication, showing coordination and buyer-agent inquiries included?
- Who recommends the list price, and what comparable properties support it?
- Who negotiates inspection requests, appraisal problems, financing terms and closing dates?
- Is there an extra fee if a buyer is not represented by an agent?
- What happens if I cancel or the listing expires without selling?
How an interstate referral differs from a Georgia listing
Georgia Rule 520-1-.07(7) permits a Georgia broker to share a commission with a licensed out-of-state broker who makes a referral. Referral permission does not authorize the out-of-state broker to list, show, advise on or negotiate Georgia property without the additional Georgia authority required by law. Any actual listing representation would be carried out by an independently licensed Georgia brokerage, not by Eaton under its Florida or Texas licenses.
The Georgia Real Estate Commission’s referral guidance describes the need for written agreement and disclosure of compensated referrals. Before any referral is made, we would need the appropriate written consent and compensation disclosures, and the chosen Georgia brokerage would need to make its required written disclosures. Sellers can also verify a broker or brokerage in Georgia’s license lookup. An initial email inquiry is not an agreement to be referred or to list.
How the Georgia 1.5% partner listing target works
Eaton’s 1.5% listing-side target is intended for property-specific introductions to independently licensed Georgia brokerages. The Georgia brokerage determines whether it participates, its final written rate, any minimum, and the services it provides. Any lawful broker-to-broker referral compensation to Eaton is paid from the participating broker’s commission, not added as a separate seller fee. Ask about your property’s options.
Seller questions for Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Savannah and Augusta
Atlanta
Intown detached homes and Midtown or Buckhead condos require different comparable sales. For condos, obtain HOA dues, possible assessments, parking arrangements and rental restrictions before finalizing marketing; request a recent neighborhood-specific sales record.
Marietta
Distinguish the City of Marietta from surrounding Cobb County mailing addresses. Have the agent verify school-zone information rather than assume an address identifies school assignment; compare renovation quality, age, HOA obligations and commute patterns.
Alpharetta
Ask for comps appropriate to Windward, downtown Alpharetta, Avalon-area townhomes or higher-end detached subdivisions. Interior finish quality, newer construction and different HOA amenities can distort a broad-city price-per-square-foot comparison.
Roswell
Compare historic-area homes with newer subdivisions, checking any applicable historic review, age-of-home conditions, Chattahoochee-adjacent flood questions and relevant HOA restrictions. Ask how local photography showcases property character.
Sandy Springs
Perimeter Center condominium and townhome listings call for HOA budgets, lending eligibility, transfer rules and building access. Detached-home sellers should insist on micro-neighborhood comps, not an undifferentiated North Atlanta average.
Savannah
Where applicable, examine historic-district requirements, older-home inspections, coastal flood maps and insurance availability. Clarify how a Georgia agent would coordinate visits when a seller lives out of town.
Augusta
Compare Augusta-Richmond County with Columbia County, and distinguish year-round resale patterns from Masters-week attention. Ask the broker about relocation needs, price-sensitive inventory and investor-versus-owner-occupant demand.
Check the local rules that can affect your sale
Property-specific information is more useful than statewide generalizations. Before photographs, pricing or contract terms are finalized, have the Georgia broker verify the details that apply to your home:
- Atlanta: Some historic and overlay districts require special review for alterations. See the City of Atlanta planning and permitting guide.
- Roswell: Some properties in the Historic District are subject to design review; see the official design guidelines and district resources.
- Savannah: Historic preservation and floodplain considerations can vary by property. The City of Savannah’s historic preservation information identifies areas where a Certificate of Appropriateness may be required.
- Any Georgia market: Check the selected agent’s or firm’s active status in the Georgia Real Estate Commission license search before signing.
Official resources are general research starting points, not a substitute for records or advice specific to a particular parcel or transaction.
Georgia local seller guides
Use these property-specific guides to compare local selling issues, not to assume Eaton operates a Georgia listing brokerage.
Atlanta discount real estate brokers
Intown historic districts, condos, older homes, listing services and discount offers.
Marietta, Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs
Marietta city limits, historic preservation, Alpharetta activity centers, Roswell design reviews and Sandy Springs condos.
Savannah low-commission realtors
Historic property approvals, flood records, coastal insurance questions and remote-seller logistics.
Augusta low-commission realtors
Richmond and Columbia County comparisons, property records, flood questions and suburban resale planning.
Georgia seller FAQs
Can I find a 1.5 percent listing agent in Georgia?
Some companies advertise reduced listing-side fees, but a quote depends on the licensed brokerage, local coverage, property and minimum fees. Ask for the complete written cost and service schedule before agreeing.
Which Clever alternatives serve Atlanta?
Options worth evaluating include Redfin, SimpleShowing and 1 Percent Lists Greater Atlanta, as well as local brokers willing to negotiate. Verify the specific assigned agent, price, minimum and services; they are not Eaton partners.
Can I request the 1.5% target for my Georgia home?
You can ask Eaton to check a possible 1.5% listing-side quote from an independent Georgia-licensed brokerage. Participation, coverage, any minimum and included services must be confirmed by that local brokerage in writing. Eaton’s direct 1% brokerage applies only in Florida and Texas.
Can a seller choose to offer 0% buyer-agent compensation?
The seller is not generally required to offer a buyer-agent commission. Ask your brokerage to explain available approaches to compensation, concessions and negotiation under the actual listing and purchase agreements.
Is a cheap MLS-entry plan the same as full-service listing?
No. An entry-only plan may leave photography, property access, negotiation and contract work to the seller. Compare written service lists rather than only percentages.
Can Eaton take my Georgia listing now?
Eaton’s existing broker-direct 1% plan is for Florida and Texas. A potential Georgia referral requires an independently licensed Georgia brokerage, an appropriate agreement and actual availability.
Considering a Georgia property sale?
Send the Georgia city, property type and approximate price or timeline. Eaton can check whether an independently licensed local brokerage is participating in the 1.5% target and can provide written fee and service terms for your home.
For Eaton’s currently available direct brokerage services, see Florida and Texas 1% listings and the Florida service guide. These direct-service plans are not Georgia offers.
Research reviewed October 24, 2026 by Eaton Real Estate Company. This is commercial educational content, not independent third-party ranking advice or legal advice.