1% listing agent in Houston.
Eaton Real Estate Company is a seller-focused Texas brokerage representing Houston homeowners for a 1% listing-side fee, paid only if the property sells. Prefer to manage the sale yourself? Choose $99 MLS Basic or $499 FSBO Plus. Both are seller-managed and exclude CMA and pricing guidance.
Choose $99 MLS Basic, $499 FSBO Plus, or 1% Full-Service. No payment and no obligation to compare.
Florida + Texas · One family brokerage
Three ways to sell in Houston.
Choose how much of the sale you want to handle. The two flat-fee plans are seller-managed. With 1% Full Service, Eaton represents you through closing.
MLS Basic
$99flat fee
Get Listed.
For confident DIY sellers who mainly need MLS exposure.
- 6-month MLS listing
- Up to 10 seller-supplied photos
- 2 changes included; then $25 per request
- Email support
You price, show, negotiate and manage the sale. No CMA, pricing guidance or representation.
Pay after signing, before MLS preparation.
Choose $99 MLS BasicHouston $99 Flat Fee MLSFSBO Plus
$499flat fee
Sell It Yourself, With More.
For DIY sellers who want more flexibility and support.
- 6-month MLS listing; maximum MLS photos
- Unlimited reasonable listing changes
- Phone and email support
- Sales-document resources
- Review the live MLS listing before paying
You still manage the sale. No CMA, pricing guidance, negotiation or contract-to-close management.
Pay after live-listing review, per your agreement.
Choose $499 FSBO PlusSee plan detailsFull Service
1%listing-side fee
We Handle It.
For sellers who want Eaton to represent them through closing.
- Seller representation and CMA/pricing guidance
- MLS setup and listing management
- Buyer-agent showing requests, scheduling, access instructions and feedback
- Offer review and negotiation
- Contract, title and closing coordination
Eaton represents you and helps manage the sale. Cancel for $0, subject to your signed agreement.
Paid at closing only if your property sells.
Choose 1% Full ServiceSee plan detailsBuyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate, negotiable and chosen by the seller. Services, compensation and brokerage obligations are governed by the applicable signed agreement.
See what a lower listing-side fee can mean.
Enter an expected sale price and compare Eaton's 1% listing-side fee with a higher listing-side percentage. The default example uses 2.5%.
Illustration only—not a quote or promise of proceeds. Buyer-agent compensation, closing costs, concessions, repairs, title charges, taxes and other transaction expenses are separate. All commissions are negotiable.
How to choose a discount real estate broker in Houston.
A low commission realtor, 1% listing agent and flat-fee MLS service can all reduce listing costs, but they do not necessarily include the same representation. See Eaton’s Texas low commission real estate broker guide for the statewide comparison. For a local side-by-side look, see our Houston low commission realtor comparison. When comparing Houston 1% offers, check the minimum fee, any setup charge, cancellation terms, photography, who coordinates showings, who negotiates offers, and who stays involved through closing. Eaton's 1% Full-Service plan has no minimum listing fee, is paid at closing only if sold, includes direct broker access and transaction support, and offers optional professional photography — $199. Eaton's standard seller offer also allows cancellation for $0, subject to the applicable signed agreement. Compare the work behind the fee before choosing a Houston listing service. HAR's August 2026 Greater Houston update reported 38,947 active single-family listings, 5.3 months of inventory, a $330,000 median single-family price and 54 days on market. With buyers seeing more choices, realistic pricing, strong presentation and responsive follow-up matter more than they do in a tighter market.
Representation or MLS access?
Eaton’s 1% Full-Service plan includes seller representation through the transaction. The $499 FSBO Plus plan is intentionally limited service for owners who want to manage the active sale themselves.
Understand the actual fee structure.
Eaton’s 1% listing-side commission has no minimum listing fee and is paid at closing only if the property sells. The $499 FSBO Plus fee is due after you review the live MLS listing, under your signed agreement, and is non-refundable once paid. $99 MLS Basic is paid after signing and before MLS preparation.
Compare who handles the hard parts.
Ask who coordinates buyer-agent requests, reviews offers, helps negotiate, guides contracts and stays involved through title and closing. Those responsibilities can vary dramatically between discount brokerages.
Verify the brokerage locally.
For Houston, look for real Texas licensing, HAR activity, public reviews and transaction history—not just a low advertised fee or a national lead-generation website.
Check for direct broker access.
Eaton is a seller-focused Texas brokerage, not an agent-matching marketplace. Houston sellers have a direct path to Stephen Eaton, Texas Broker #539000.
Choose the model that fits your sale.
A hands-on seller may prefer flat-fee MLS. A seller who wants negotiation and transaction support may prefer a low-commission full-service broker. The lowest advertised price is not always the lowest workload.
Rather than making an unsupported “best” claim, Eaton points to independent proof: Clever Real Estate’s September 2026 Houston comparison names Eaton its Budget Pick and highlights the 1% listing fee with no minimum.
See Eaton’s Texas discount real estate broker page →Houston is too large for one generic neighborhood comparison.
The city contains historic neighborhoods, high-density urban districts, luxury enclaves, townhome corridors and major employment centers. The listing should reflect the submarket buyers actually search.
Downtown, Midtown & Inner Loop
Condos, lofts, townhomes and urban infill can compete on building costs, parking, access, HOA information, floor level, views, walkability and nearby new construction. Downtown has its own dedicated seller guide for deeper building-level coverage.
Greater Heights, Timbergrove & Washington Avenue
The Heights combines historic homes, renovated bungalows, new construction and denser infill. Timbergrove and Washington Avenue add additional single-family, townhome and redevelopment competition. Lot, age, renovation quality and historic status can materially change the comparable set.
Montrose, River Oaks & Upper Kirby
This central-west cluster ranges from historic Montrose homes and townhomes to luxury property around River Oaks and mixed-density housing near Upper Kirby. Condition, lot, architecture, redevelopment pressure and micro-location matter.
Uptown, Galleria, Tanglewood & Briargrove
Uptown includes high-rise condos, patio homes, townhomes and established luxury subdivisions. Sellers may need building-level or subdivision-level comparisons instead of broad Galleria-area pricing.
Museum Park, Medical Center & University Place
Museum Park, the Texas Medical Center area and neighborhoods near Rice University include historic homes, townhomes, condos and newer infill. Parking, access, lot, age, association details and proximity to major institutions can shape buyer comparisons.
East End, Second Ward, EaDo & Magnolia Park
East-of-Downtown seller markets combine established neighborhoods, older homes, industrial-residential edges, townhomes and new infill. Sellers should identify the actual neighborhood and property type rather than using “Downtown” as a catch-all.
Other major Houston seller markets stay visible without turning the hub into a directory.
Eligible properties across Houston can use Eaton's seller services, subject to the property, applicable MLS requirements and service availability.
Need a more specific regional page?
These pages go deeper into the markets outside the central Houston city hub without duplicating the same local content here.
Downtown Houston
Condos, lofts, high-rises, Historic District, Theater District, Avenida Houston and central Downtown sellers.
Open Downtown Houston →North Houston
The Woodlands, Spring, Klein, Cypress, Tomball, Conroe, Lake Conroe, Magnolia and surrounding markets.
Open North Houston →West Houston
Memorial, Energy Corridor, Katy, Fulshear, Richmond and west-Houston / Fort Bend seller markets.
Open West Houston →League City–Galveston
League City, Clear Lake, Kemah, boating communities, canal-front property and the Galveston coastal corridor.
Open Gulf Coast Hub →Galveston Island
Historic homes, Seawall condos, West End beach homes, second homes, vacation and investment property.
Open Galveston →Houston–Galveston Overview
Broader Greater Houston and Gulf Coast seller coverage plus Eaton's Houston-area brokerage activity.
Open Regional Overview →Different Houston properties need different listing details.
Single-Family Homes
Lot, subdivision, renovations, roof, systems, pool, foundation, flood or drainage history and deed restrictions can all affect comparisons.
Townhomes & Urban Infill
HOA information, shared access, parking, construction year, builder, rooftop or outdoor space and nearby new construction may matter.
Condos & High-Rises
Association fees, assessments, parking, storage, amenities, floor level, views, rental restrictions and building access can shape the buyer decision.
Investment & Tenant-Occupied Homes
Lease status, access, tenant communication, operating information supplied by the seller and property condition can affect marketing and transaction timing.
Prepare the facts that can change a buyer's comparison.
The exact list depends on the property, but organizing the important records early can make the listing easier to evaluate.
Gather accurate information about roof, HVAC, foundation work, windows, plumbing, electrical, renovations, additions, pools, generators and other meaningful improvements.
Provide current dues, known assessments, restrictions, transfer requirements, parking or access rules and association documents when applicable.
Provide known flood history, elevation information, drainage improvements and other material property facts that apply to the individual home.
Use seller-provided photos or choose Eaton's optional professional photography service, and provide the agreed access method. If the property is tenant-occupied, organize lease and showing-access details before launch.
Real properties. Different selling situations.
Selected Eaton listings in Houston, Alvin and Galveston. Public sale records are linked below; sale prices and client contact details are not published here.
6902 Schiller Street
Sold November 6, 2025
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 984 sq. ft.
HAR MLS #55535592
This Spring Branch listing involved a tenant-occupied home. The listing also respected the seller's request not to publish photographs.
Recorded Eaton plan: 1% listing-side service.
4602 Cottonwood Run
Sold March 25, 2026
Approximately 1.23 acres in Shadow Pond.
HAR MLS #45930426
A residential land sale, rather than an existing house: an example of the different property types listed through Eaton in the Houston region.
Recorded Eaton plan: 1% listing-side service.
7000 Seawall Boulevard #914
Sold March 3, 2026
1 bedroom | 1 bathroom | 825 sq. ft.
HAR MLS #26113879
A condominium at The Dawn on Galveston's Seawall. This coastal sale adds a different property and location to Eaton's Houston-area listing experience.
Recorded Eaton plan: 1% listing-side service.
See the Houston brokerage behind the promise.
Current listings and recent closed sales are loaded from Eaton Real Estate Company's approved HAR company feed. Houston-city records are prioritized when they are returned.
Live HAR activity loads as you approach this section.
Current Eaton Listings
Houston-city listings appear first when the current company feed includes them.
Recently Sold by Eaton
Recent company sales provide independently verifiable brokerage activity and transaction history.
Listing information is supplied through Eaton Real Estate Company's approved Houston Association of REALTORS® brokerage data feed. Because this is a company-level feed, some displayed activity may be outside the City of Houston or Greater Houston. Availability, status and closed-sale information should be independently confirmed.
View Eaton on HAR.com ↗Seller feedback you can verify publicly.
Houston owners can review Eaton's public profiles and transaction history before deciding whether the service fits their sale.
“He helped us save a ton of money on commission!”
Leslie Rios · Houston home seller · Public Zillow review“Extremely helpful and responsive.”
Federico Boero · Houston townhome seller · Public Zillow reviewGetting listed is straightforward. What happens next depends on your plan.
Choose Your Support Level
Select $99 MLS Basic, $499 FSBO Plus, 1% Full Service or Not Sure Yet.
Build the Listing
Provide property details, disclosures, pricing and access instructions, plus your photos or optional professional photography selection.
Review & Launch
Review the listing information and complete the applicable listing documents before activation.
Move Toward Closing
With 1%, Eaton continues through showings, offers, negotiation, contract and closing. MLS-only leaves those responsibilities with the seller.
Compare the service, verify the brokerage and choose the right local page.
Texas Discount Real Estate Broker
Compare Eaton’s statewide 1% full-service and $499 FSBO Plus options, Texas coverage and independent recognition.
View Texas seller hub →1% Full-Service
See the complete represented seller-service responsibilities and terms.
View 1% plan →$499 FSBO Plus
See what Eaton enters into the MLS and what the seller handles after launch.
View $499 plan →Seller Reviews
Read public seller feedback and verify the experience behind Eaton's lower-fee model.
Read reviews →Eaton on HAR
Verify the brokerage profile and current Houston-area activity on HAR.
Open HAR profile →Houston Super Neighborhoods
Use the City of Houston's official neighborhood framework to confirm local naming and geography.
Open City resource →Houston Realtor Commission
Compare listing-side percentages, buyer-side compensation and fee examples.
Read Houston commission guide →Flat Fee MLS vs. Full Service
Compare representation, seller responsibilities, fees and which plan fits a Houston sale.
Read side-by-side guide →Houston Low-Commission Comparison
Review current published rates, minimums, service models and important conditions.
Compare Houston options →Houston Seller Net Calculator
Estimate commissions, title charges, taxes, payoff, concessions, repairs and likely proceeds.
Use Houston net calculator →Straight answers before you list.
What should I compare when choosing a low commission realtor in Houston?
Compare the actual seller representation, minimum fees, when payment is due, MLS coverage, public reviews, direct broker access, showing coordination, offer and negotiation help, contract guidance, and support through title and closing. A low advertised fee can represent very different levels of service.
Is a Houston discount real estate broker the same as flat-fee MLS?
Not necessarily. A Houston discount broker can provide full seller representation for a reduced listing-side fee, while a flat-fee MLS service may primarily provide MLS entry and leave the active sale to the owner. Eaton offers both models: 1% Full-Service representation and a separate $499 FSBO Plus option.
Is Eaton's Houston 1% plan actually full service?
Yes. The 1% option includes seller representation, MLS exposure, showing coordination, buyer-agent communication, offer review, negotiation help and contract-to-close guidance.
What is the difference between 1% Full-Service and $499 FSBO Plus?
The 1% plan includes brokerage representation throughout the sale. The $499 plan is limited-service MLS entry: the seller manages inquiries, showings, offers, negotiations, contracts, title and closing.
Who handles Houston showings and offers?
Local buyer agents generally show the property to their clients. Under the 1% plan, Eaton coordinates requests and helps review and negotiate offers. Under the $499 plan, the seller handles those responsibilities.
Are professional listing photos included?
Professional photography is an optional $199 add-on and an Eaton yard sign is an optional $99 add-on with FSBO Plus and 1% Full Service. Neither is included; these add-ons are not available with MLS Basic.
Is buyer-agent compensation included in Eaton's 1% fee?
No. Eaton's 1% is the listing-side fee. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate, negotiable and chosen by the seller.
How much is a 1% listing fee on a $500,000 Houston sale?
A 1% listing-side fee on a $500,000 sale is $5,000. A hypothetical 2.5% listing-side fee would be $12,500, a $7,500 listing-side difference. Buyer-agent compensation and other transaction expenses are separate.
Does Eaton cover Houston neighborhoods outside the Inner Loop?
Yes. Eligible Houston residential properties can be served across the city, subject to the property and applicable MLS requirements. Dedicated North Houston, West Houston and Gulf Coast pages provide deeper coverage for those regional markets.
When do I pay Eaton?
The 1% listing-side commission is paid at closing only if the property sells. The $499 FSBO Plus fee is due after the seller reviews the live MLS listing, according to the applicable agreement. The fee is non-refundable once paid.
