Direct broker representation by phone and online. Sellers ordinarily supply photos and physical access.
No dollar minimum. Listing-side commission is paid at closing if sold, under the signed agreement.
See direct plan details →Outside Florida and Texas, request an independently licensed local brokerage where available.
The broker must accept your property, listing fee and services. Availability and the target rate are not guaranteed.
Check local availability →Compare local agents and seller-managed MLS services by the work included and your total proposed fee.
Ask about on-site help, minimums, upfront charges, cancellation terms and additional fees.
Explore service comparisons →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.
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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.
Greater Memphis crosses Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, with neighborhood housing, suburban subdivisions and investor-oriented properties.
Compare a professional listing plan that fits your home's neighborhood, layout, condition and likely buyer audience.
A Memphis-area sale needs the correct state and county, a clear ownership file and a practical access plan. These details are especially useful when comparing reduced-fee brokerages for an older home, a tenant-occupied property or a house managed from another city.
For a Shelby County, Tennessee property, use the Shelby County Assessor of Property to reach appraisal records. The Shelby County Register of Deeds provides a separate starting point for recorded property documents. Compare the parcel and ownership information with your records. An assessor entry and a recorded document serve different purposes; neither should be used alone to resolve a title question.
If the property is in Mississippi or Arkansas, use that jurisdiction’s records and confirm the receiving brokerage is appropriately licensed there. A Memphis metro advertising label does not mean the same firm or agreement applies on every side of the state line. Ask who will actually represent the property before evaluating its proposed fee.
Assemble available roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical and drainage records, along with documentation for additions or converted space. Explain unresolved conditions and past work accurately. Ask the broker how inspection questions will be coordinated and which claimed improvements need verification before they appear in the listing. An attractive renovation photo does not establish the condition of concealed systems.
For a rental, gather lease and occupancy information for review and discuss notice and access arrangements with the appropriate advisers. For a vacant home, identify who checks the property and handles preparations. Compare broker proposals on their actual communication and on-site responsibilities. A low fee is difficult to evaluate when the work required to photograph, show and inspect the property is unclear.
Bring the full address and state, ownership documents available to you, parcel record, repair history, lease information if applicable and intended sale timing. Ask who will obtain missing documents and coordinate title questions with the closing professional. Separate a sale-price analysis from any unsupported projection of future rental income.
No. Use the records for the county and state where the property sits. Shelby County resources apply to Shelby County properties, not the entire regional market.
Provide the existing lease, occupancy and access information, known condition issues and available repair records. Ask how the marketing plan and buyer questions will respect the actual tenancy arrangement.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No. Eaton's direct brokerage operates in Texas and Florida. A Tennessee listing would require a locally licensed independent brokerage and a separate signed listing agreement.
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.
Yes. A seller inquiry creates no listing obligation, and any proposed local broker terms should be reviewed before agreement.
Share the exact property address and your desired selling timeline to discuss the available licensed brokerage options.
Explore my listing 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.
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