EATON REAL ESTATE COMPANY · HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA
Hayward 1% full-service listing agent
Request Louis Fong of Equitas Homes through Eaton. Compare a named local broker’s 1% listing-side offer and the service plan for your home.
Request Louis through Eaton →Your request comes to Eaton first. Buyer-agent compensation and other selling costs are separate; review the complete written terms before listing.
Meet your Hayward listing broker
Meet the local professional behind the offer. Louis has confirmed full-service listing coverage throughout the Bay Area; Eaton helps confirm the plan for your property.
Louis Fong
Equitas Homes · Independent local brokerage
San Francisco Bay Area · Silicon Valley · Peninsula · East Bay
- Bay Area listing coverage confirmed with Eaton.
- No minimum listing price at this time.
- No additional brokerage fees quoted for the agreed listing offer; direct-buyer terms are confirmed separately.
California DRE #01151598
Your request comes to Eaton first. We confirm the fit and arrange the introduction. You can start by email; a phone number is optional.
A research starting point for Hayward sellers
Hayward organizes development resources through its Permits, Plans & Projects directory. Use that directory to locate the relevant office rather than assuming one permit category covers every improvement.
Permits, Plans & Projects (A-Z) | City of Hayward – Official website
Match the listing service to your property
Give each proposed brokerage the same address, property information and expected timeline. Ask how it will prepare a pricing recommendation, confirm the intended MLS for your address and handle questions about the features you want to advertise.
An occupied rental
If the home is rented, provide the signed lease, deposit records, rent information and management agreement. Agree with the local brokerage on communication and showing arrangements before marketing begins. Distinguish documented income from projections, and ask who will respond when buyers request additional information. The written service proposal should explain who coordinates access and any physical visits.
Selling from a distance
If you have already moved away, specify who will hold keys, handle contractor entry and visit the property when a buyer needs help. Ask how those tasks are priced and how you will receive updates. Compare the cost of physical service along with commission so the proposal fits the practical work needed before and after an offer.
Confirm Hayward jurisdiction and reconcile property records
Start with the correct agency
Hayward’s property-records research guide begins with checking whether the parcel is in the city’s jurisdiction. It also distinguishes city building and planning records from county assessment information. Use that distinction when reviewing a room count, addition or changed use.
- Match the property address and parcel number before requesting records.
- Collect the city’s available documents for the work you plan to highlight.
- If city and county information differs, ask the appropriate staff to help interpret the records rather than choosing the more favorable number.
Keep your own plans, invoices and inspection paperwork with that research. A clear list of confirmed details and unresolved questions helps the broker prepare an accurate property description without turning an assessment entry into an unsupported approval claim.
Compare listing fees and responsibilities
| Option | Listing-side fee | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Fong / Equitas Homes through Eaton | 1% listing-side offer | Full-service local representation. Confirm property acceptance, services, any minimum commission and direct-buyer terms. |
| Clever agent matching | Advertised 2% in California | Property-specific quote. Its seller page says the rate may not be guaranteed for homes below $150,000. |
| Another local full-service brokerage | Individually negotiated | Actual total charge and included pricing, marketing, access, negotiation and closing support. |
| Limited-service MLS provider | Provider-specific | Photo and update limits, upfront and closing charges, and which tasks remain yours. |
Clever’s California seller offer checked November 2, 2026. This guide compares service models, not individual agent rankings. Obtain current written terms before deciding.
What a 1% listing fee means in dollars
| Example sale price | 1% calculation | 2% comparison | Fee difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| $500,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| $750,000 | $7,500 | $15,000 | $7,500 |
These are percentage calculations before any applicable minimum or separately agreed charge. They are not local price estimates or a promise of sale proceeds. Buyer-agent compensation, concessions, closing costs and loan payoffs are separate. Compare the actual written proposals.
Compare Louis’s offer with Clever, Redfin and Ideal Agent →
Get these items into the written quote
- Marketing: photography arrangements, MLS placement, online exposure and listing changes.
- Access: appointment coordination, keys, accompanied visits and any separate physical-service charges.
- Representation: pricing advice, buyer responses, offer negotiation and deadline coordination through closing.
- Payment and exit terms: percentage, minimum, upfront fees, administration charges, listing duration and cancellation conditions.
Hayward seller questions
Does the listing fee include tenant communication?
That depends on the brokerage’s written service scope. Confirm who coordinates with occupants, handles appointments and responds to buyer questions.
Will a low commission include property visits?
Ask for a written answer. Included visits, accompanied access and contractor coordination can differ between proposals, and some services may carry separate charges.
Who represents me under the 1% partner offer?
Louis Fong of Equitas Homes is the participating local professional. Eaton receives your inquiry first; the local brokerage confirms representation, the service plan and complete fee in its signed listing agreement.
Does the offer include a buyer’s agent?
No. It concerns listing-side compensation. Buyer-agent compensation is separately negotiated and should be included in the proceeds estimate.
Are Eaton’s $99 and $499 plans offered here?
Eaton’s direct $99 MLS Basic and $499 FSBO Plus plans apply to Florida and Texas. Request a participating California brokerage’s written proposal for this property.
Check options for your Hayward home
Start with the address, estimated price and timeline. Request the written fee and service plan before choosing your brokerage.
Check listing optionsPrefer email? stephen@theeatonco.com
Sources and related guides
Clever’s California seller offer
Prepared by Eaton Real Estate Company. Offer and resources reviewed November 2, 2026. Preparation examples are conditional editorial guidance, not claims that every local home has these features. Confirm property-specific questions with the local brokerage and appropriate authority.