At a glance: compare listing fees, services and representation
Start with the listing model
Eaton direct · FL & TX
1%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 →Independent local partners
1.5% targetOutside 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 →Other brokerage or MLS plans
Your choiceCompare 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 →Compare the fee at your expected sale price
On an illustrative $500,000 sale, 1% is $5,000 and 1.5% is $7,500. These are listing-side calculations, not all-in closing costs or confirmed partner quotes. Minimums and other charges may change a written offer.
Review these points before choosing
- Confirm the licensed brokerage that will represent you.
- Ask who handles photography, property access, marketing, showings and negotiations.
- Review the total listing fee, minimum, payment timing and cancellation terms in writing.
- Consider buyer-agent compensation, concessions and other closing costs separately.
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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.
Sell in Smithville with 1% Full-Service Representation.
Smithville-area sellers east of Austin may be comparing small-town homes, acreage and rural-residential property across nearby county lines. The featured 270 Country Way listing uses a Smithville address and is identified in the MLS as Fayette County. Condition, land utility, commute expectations and improvements should be separated clearly when building the pricing case.
Start with representation. Step down to DIY only if you want to run the sale yourself.
Eaton’s flagship service is 1% Full Service: pricing guidance, MLS exposure, showing coordination, feedback, offer negotiation and contract-to-close support. The $499 and $99 plans are limited-service MLS advertising options with no brokerage relationship; the seller manages the transaction.
Full Service
Seller representation from pricing through closing.
- CMA and pricing guidance
- MLS setup and syndication
- Showing coordination and buyer-agent feedback
- Seller provides reasonable property access
- Offer review and negotiation
- Contract-to-close support
- Paid at closing only if sold
- Cancel anytime for $0
FSBO Plus
MLS advertising while you manage the buyers and transaction.
- 6-month MLS listing
- Maximum MLS photos
- Unlimited reasonable listing changes
- Phone + email support
- Seller handles inquiries, showings, forms, offers, contracts and closing
- No CMA or pricing guidance
- Optional photography $199 and yard sign $99
- No brokerage relationship
MLS Basic
Lean MLS advertising for listing-ready sellers.
- 6-month MLS listing
- Up to 10 seller-supplied photos
- 2 listing changes included, then $25/change
- Email support only
- Seller handles inquiries, showings, forms, offers, contracts and closing
- No CMA or pricing guidance
- No photography or yard-sign add-ons
- No brokerage relationship
At a $400,000 sale price, 1% is $4,000. At $600,000, it is $6,000. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate, negotiable and chosen by the seller.
Match the comparable set to the property’s rural or in-town character.
A Smithville property with acreage or rural features should not be priced from conventional subdivision sales alone. Start with the home’s condition and size, then account for land, utilities, improvements, access and how far buyers are willing to broaden their search.
Rural vs. in-town
Use separate comparable groups for conventional neighborhood homes and rural-residential properties.
Land utility
Usable acreage, fencing, trees, outbuildings and access can materially affect buyer demand.
Utilities
Clarify well, septic, propane or public-service information when applicable.
Condition
Document roof, HVAC, foundation and meaningful updates.
Buyer geography
Compare nearby Bastrop and Fayette County alternatives only when land use, access, improvements and the likely buyer profile are comparable.
Offer quality
Evaluate financing, inspections, concessions and closing certainty with price.
- Confirm acreage and parcel details
- Prepare major-system history
- Gather survey and utility records
- Document land improvements
- Review Smithville and nearby competition
- Set showing/access instructions
Smithville plus surrounding Texas coverage.
Eaton serves sellers across Texas. These nearby pages use the same 1% full-service and MLS-only pricing structure with market-specific context.
Questions to answer before you list.
What does 1% Full Service include?
CMA and pricing guidance, MLS setup and management, showing coordination, feedback, offer review and negotiation, and contract-to-close support.
When is the 1% fee paid?
At closing only if the property sells, subject to the signed listing agreement.
Can I cancel the full-service listing?
Yes. Eaton’s current full-service offer is cancel anytime for $0, subject to the signed agreement.
Can I use MLS-only instead?
Yes. Choose $499 FSBO Plus or $99 MLS Basic when you want MLS advertising only and will manage the transaction yourself. Both are limited-service plans with no brokerage relationship.
Is buyer-agent compensation included?
No. If offered, it is separate, negotiable and chosen by the seller.
Does Eaton have real activity in Smithville?
Yes. The property shown above is an Eaton listing with a Smithville address. Its source and status-check date are shown with the example; confirm current availability through the listing source.
Start with your Smithville property address.
See whether 1% Full Service or an MLS-only plan fits the sale.
1% refers to Eaton Real Estate Company’s listing-side fee. Other transaction costs may apply. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate and negotiable. MLS availability depends on property location and brokerage coverage.