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Eaton Real Estate Company · Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota
Sell your Twin Cities home for 1.5%.
A lower listing-side fee can make a meaningful difference. Explore a 1.5% option for the Minneapolis–St. Paul area through an independent Minnesota-licensed brokerage.
Free inquiry · No obligation · Buyer-agent compensation is your choice. The 1.5% target is subject to independent local brokerage acceptance and written terms.
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Keep more of your equity
See what a 1.5% listing fee could save.
Move the slider to your estimated Minneapolis–St. Paul sale price. Compare a proposed 1.5% listing-side fee with an illustrative 3% listing-side fee.
Estimated home sale price
$200,000$1,500,000
Commission rates are negotiable. These figures are examples, not quotes.
Proposed 1.5% listing fee$7,500
3% listing fee (example)$15,000
Illustrative listing-side savings$7,500
3% is a hypothetical comparison, not the typical fee for Minneapolis–St. Paul. Illustrative listing-side math only. Actual rate and terms require a local brokerage’s acceptance; figures exclude any minimum, buyer-agent compensation, closing costs and other fees.
A clearer way to compare listing costs
Know your options before you list.
Start with your property address and timeline. Review the actual local brokerage, rate and services before deciding whether the option fits your goals.
Simple from the start
Three steps to your next move.
Clear fees, realistic expectations and a decision you make on your terms.
Review your listing terms.
Look at a participating local brokerage’s actual fee, services, marketing plan, any minimum and cancellation provisions.
Choose what fits.
Compare the written listing agreement and estimated net proceeds before making your decision.
Minneapolis–St. Paul seller guide
Real estate is local. Your listing should reflect that.
Twin Cities sellers need pricing that reflects housing age, condition, seasonality and the neighborhoods where buyers are actually searching. These are examples of local considerations, not claims of guaranteed service areas.
Minneapolis neighborhoods
Southwest Minneapolis, Northeast and the neighborhoods around the lakes feature distinct housing ages, renovation levels and lot characteristics.
St. Paul homes
Summit Hill, Highland Park and Macalester-Groveland properties call for close attention to architecture, condition, heating systems and recent neighborhood sales.
Western suburbs
Edina, Minnetonka and Plymouth homes compete on school areas, home size, remodeling quality, HOA details and proximity to amenities.
Northern & eastern suburbs
Maple Grove, Woodbury and Roseville listings should be compared with similar subdivisions, home types and active competition.
Selling intelligently
What Minneapolis–St. Paul sellers should review before listing.
Price from nearby sold homes.
Weather and property condition matter across the Twin Cities. Buyers may weigh windows, roofs, insulation, heating systems and finished lower levels differently from a seller using only a price-per-square-foot average. A neighborhood-specific sale review helps clarify the likely audience.
Prepare the right documents.
Gather information about major mechanical upgrades, roofing, insulation, permits and any association documents. Ask the local brokerage about city-specific inspection or disclosure steps that may apply to your property before it goes live.
Compare the full net.
When weighing low-commission real estate agents, ask who handles marketing, showings, offers and the closing process. Confirm all written fees and services, then compare likely proceeds—not just a headline percentage.
Minneapolis–St. Paul listing intelligence
Finding low-commission Realtors in Minneapolis–St. Paul
The Twin Cities do not share a single home style or list-price strategy. A Minneapolis lakes-area bungalow, a St. Paul historic home and a Woodbury subdivision property may require completely different comparable sales and marketing priorities. Compare the written service plan as carefully as the headline listing-side fee.
Older homes and mechanical systems
Minneapolis and St. Paul housing includes homes with older wiring, insulation, foundations and heating systems. Organize records for significant updates and discuss condition honestly rather than assuming remodels added a fixed percentage of value. Buyers comparing older homes often ask whether basements, windows and mechanical equipment have been maintained.
Minneapolis versus St. Paul differences
Recent sold houses from Minneapolis should not automatically be used as St. Paul comparables, even when the price and square footage are similar. Architecture, location, lot size, transit access and neighborhood-level competition differ. Ask why each sold property was included in your pricing analysis.
Suburban competition and seasonality
In Edina, Plymouth, Maple Grove and Woodbury, school areas, subdivision type and nearby new construction may affect choices. Discuss your selling calendar, photography of seasonal outdoor amenities and the showing plan before agreeing to a suggested asking price. Do not presume every suburb experiences identical demand.
Fee transparency and practical service
Request clarity on listing photographs, lockbox and access responsibilities, agent inquiries, counteroffers, inspection negotiations and contract-to-close oversight. Confirm any minimum fee and exactly what triggers payment. Optional buyer-agent compensation should be separated from the listing brokerage’s own fee.
Verify your property information
The city offers public property sales, building, permit, energy, valuation and inspection records. For a St. Paul property, use its own jurisdiction’s records rather than assuming the Minneapolis database covers it. Minneapolis city property information search.
Useful next reads: Chicago seller guide Kansas City seller guide Denver seller guide
Good questions, clear answers
Minneapolis–St. Paul seller FAQs
What does the 1.5% listing-side fee cover?
1.5% is Eaton’s proposed listing-side fee for participating independent Minnesota-licensed brokerages. The local brokerage’s written agreement determines services, the actual accepted percentage, any minimum fees and cancellation terms.
Is 1.5% guaranteed for Minneapolis–St. Paul properties?
No. The rate is a target and depends on an appropriately licensed independent local brokerage accepting your particular property and the written terms. No specific broker, price or service area is guaranteed by this page.
Who will represent me in Minnesota?
Any listing and representation must be handled by a properly licensed independent local brokerage. Eaton directly brokers real estate in Florida and Texas, and does not claim to be directly licensed in Minnesota.
Does the 1.5% rate include a buyer-agent commission?
No. The 1.5% target concerns the listing side only. Any buyer-broker compensation is the seller’s separate choice and is negotiable; no particular percentage is required. Other closing expenses can apply.
Can a St. Paul or suburban seller inquire about 1.5%?
Yes. Submit the address for consideration. Any final fee and coverage for St. Paul, Minneapolis or nearby suburbs require written acceptance by an independent Minnesota-licensed brokerage.
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