TEXAS SELLER COMPARISON • Updated October 1, 2026
Both offer lower-cost full-service seller representation in Texas, but the fee structures are fundamentally different: KAT uses a flat base fee; Eaton uses 1%.
The useful comparison is not “flat fee versus commission.” It is the total listing-side cost, when each amount is due, what is included, and how the math changes with sale price.
AT A GLANCE
KAT Realty
$5,999 base full-service seller fee. $600 is due after signing and is part of the total; the remaining balance is due at closing.
Eaton
$99 MLS Basic, $499 FSBO Plus, or 1% Full-Service representation.
Key comparison:
At your expected sale price, which fee structure and included services make more sense?
KAT base seller fee
Full-service listing with professional photography included.
Base-fee crossover
Eaton’s 1% equals $5,999 at a $599,900 sale price.
Eaton full service
Listing-side fee paid at closing only if the property sells.
FULL SERVICE, PRICED TWO DIFFERENT WAYS
Both companies advertise pricing guidance, MLS exposure, negotiation and transaction support. The biggest differences are how the listing fee is calculated, when money is due, photography, and Eaton’s separate MLS-only options.
COMPETITOR
$5,999 base fee
$600 due after signing; remaining balance due at closing if the home sells.
Included: pricing strategy/CMA, MLS syndication, professional photography, showing management, offer negotiation and transaction coordination.
Higher-price adjustments: +$1,000 from $900K–$2M, +$2,000 from $2M–$3M, and +$5,000 above $3M.
EATON REAL ESTATE COMPANY
1% Full Service
CMA and pricing guidance, MLS management, buyer-agent calls, showing coordination, feedback, offer review, negotiation and contract-to-close representation. Paid at closing only if sold.
Also available: $99 MLS Basic and $499 FSBO Plus for sellers who do not want full representation.
THE NUMBERS
KAT’s base fee stays fixed until its published higher-price adjustments apply. Eaton’s 1% changes directly with the sale price.
EATON AT $350K
1% listing-side fee at a $350,000 sale.
EATON AT $500K
1% listing-side fee at a $500,000 sale.
BASE CROSSOVER
1% equals KAT’s $5,999 base listing fee.
KAT BASE
Before published higher-price adjustments above $900,000.
Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate and chosen by the seller. KAT’s published $600 upfront amount is part of its $5,999 fee, not an extra charge.
WHAT EACH MODEL EMPHASIZES
KAT centers the offer on one full-service seller package, with professional photography included and the listing fee split between signing and closing.
Compare carefully:
How much do you value the fixed fee and included photography at your expected sale price?
Eaton’s 1% full-service fee scales with the sale price and is due at closing only if sold. Sellers who want to stay DIY can instead choose $99 or $499.
Compare carefully:
Do you want full representation, or would an MLS-only option fit your sale better?
PRICING CHECKED OCTOBER 1, 2026
KAT pricing and features were checked against KAT Realty’s official Flat Fee Seller page. Its published base fee is $5,999, with $600 due after signing and higher-price adjustments beginning above $900,000. Eaton pricing reflects the current plans on this site.
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STRAIGHT ANSWERS
No. KAT currently states that $600 is due after signing the listing agreement and the remaining balance is due at closing. The $600 is part of the $5,999 total and is non-refundable if the seller cancels after the photography and marketing cost is incurred.
At $599,900. Below that sale price, 1% is numerically below $5,999; above it, 1% is numerically higher before considering KAT’s published higher-price adjustments.
KAT advertises professional photography as included. Eaton’s standard 1% plan treats photography separately, although a limited promotion may include it on qualifying listings.
No. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate and negotiable.
EATON REAL ESTATE COMPANY • Texas
Eaton gives Texas sellers three paths: $99 MLS Basic, $499 FSBO Plus, or 1% Full-Service representation.
Texas office: 409-996-9999
