On an illustrative $500,000 sale, a 1% listing-side fee is $5,000. These are listing-side calculations, not all-in closing costs or confirmed partner quotes. Minimums and other charges may change a written offer.
Review these points before choosing
Confirm the licensed brokerage that will represent you.
Ask who handles photography, property access, marketing, showings and negotiations.
Review the total listing fee, minimum, payment timing and cancellation terms in writing.
Consider buyer-agent compensation, concessions and other closing costs separately.
Published by Eaton Real Estate Company to explain listing options. This is not an independent ranking or confirmation of local agent coverage. All commissions are negotiable; buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate.
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Honolulu seller resources: prepare your home and compare listing help
For a Honolulu sale, identify the property’s Tax Map Key, ownership interest and association obligations before comparing listing proposals. A condominium, a leasehold property and a detached home require different preparation. Ask the brokerage to explain how it will handle the records and local appointments your particular sale needs.
Research county building records for the property
The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting FAQs explain current permit systems and record-request routes. Use the Tax Map Key, address and project identifiers to investigate additions, enclosed lanais and other improvements. Ask the broker to reconcile available approvals with the marketed living area and unit description. The existence of a condominium property regime does not itself settle zoning or building-approval questions.
Make the condominium packet usable for buyers
The Hawaii Real Estate Commission’s condominium owner resources help identify governance and recorded documents. Request the AOAO or management contact, current dues, assessment notices and available financial and insurance material. Locate the documents defining parking, storage and common elements. Ask who will order the resale information and explain any outstanding questions before the buyer’s review deadlines.
Describe leasehold and equipment arrangements accurately
If the property is leasehold, gather the ground lease and amendments and have the appropriate professional explain the current terms and transfer requirements. For solar or other financed equipment, obtain ownership and account documents. Ask the broker to distinguish the real estate interest being sold from any separate agreement a buyer must review. Avoid copying ownership labels or payment figures from an older advertisement.
Verify use claims and arrange on-site responsibilities
If the home is rented, provide the lease and documented use. Obtain property-specific confirmation before advertising short-term rental potential or promising continued income. Discuss access, occupancy and delivery terms with the appropriate professionals. If you live off island, identify who will handle photography, inspections, keys and necessary contractor visits and how the brokerage will obtain your decisions during negotiations.
Bring these items to your listing consultation
Tax Map Key, ownership documents and relevant permit identifiers.
AOAO or management contact, dues, assessments and available insurance material.
Ground lease, solar agreement and current occupancy documents when applicable.
Written local attendance and responsibility for association and record-request charges.
Honolulu seller questions
Does a condo property regime establish that every structure or use is approved?
No. Honolulu’s permitting guidance distinguishes the ownership arrangement from zoning. Ask the responsible office and your transaction professionals to review the actual structure, approved use and permits before marketing makes a specific claim.
What should an off-island seller ask the local brokerage?
Confirm the person who will attend the property, coordinate document orders and manage inspection or repair appointments. Agree on response times, decision authority and any separate charges so the quote reflects the work you need performed locally.
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.
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.
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.
Honolulu low-commission questions
Is there a confirmed 1% partner in Honolulu?
The 1% listing-side offer requires participating independent local brokerage coverage and written acceptance. Ask for the brokerage’s name, services, minimums and extra charges before deciding.
Does Eaton itself list homes in Hawaii?
No. Eaton's direct brokerage operates in Texas and Florida. A Hawaii listing would require a locally licensed independent brokerage and a separate signed listing agreement.
What if my property is near a state border?
Select the state where the property is located. Cross-state metro-area marketing does not replace licensing and agreement requirements in the property's jurisdiction.
Can I review terms without signing?
Yes. A seller inquiry creates no listing obligation, and any proposed local broker terms should be reviewed before agreement.
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Share the exact property address and your desired selling timeline to discuss the available licensed brokerage options.
Explore the 1% listing-side offer through participating independent local brokerages. The local brokerage confirms property coverage, representation, services and the complete fee in writing.