Tampa Seller FAQ
Questions Tampa Sellers Ask Before Choosing a Listing Plan
Clear answers for sellers comparing 1% listing help, flat fee MLS, buyer-agent compensation, and online listing support.
Do you help sellers across the Tampa Bay area?
Yes. Eaton Real Estate Company helps sellers in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, South Tampa, Downtown Tampa, and surrounding Tampa Bay markets.
What is the difference between the 1% plan and the $499 FSBO Plus plan?
The 1% plan includes full-service listing representation with broker support, showing coordination, offer help, negotiation support, and contract-to-close guidance. The $499 FSBO Plus plan is limited service for sellers who want MLS exposure and plan to manage calls, showings, offers, contracts, and title coordination themselves.
Is the 1% listing fee paid upfront?
No. The 1% Full-Service listing-side fee is due at closing only if the property sells. The $499 FSBO Plus fee is due when instructed under the signed agreement and becomes non-refundable once the listing is live.
Can the listing process be handled online and by phone?
Yes. Most of the listing process can be handled online and by phone, including property details, photos, paperwork, pricing conversations, and listing preparation.
Who chooses the buyer-agent compensation?
The seller chooses whether to offer buyer-agent compensation and what amount to offer. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate from the 1% listing-side fee.
Is the $499 FSBO Plus plan full-service representation?
No. FSBO Plus is seller-managed, with maximum MLS photos, unlimited reasonable changes, phone/email support and sales-document resources. It excludes CMA/pricing guidance, negotiation and contract-to-close management. For representation, choose 1% Full-Service.
What MLS is used for Tampa-area listings?
Eaton uses the applicable MLS for the property and listing agreement. Stellar MLS is a major MLS serving Tampa Bay, and its public market statistics combine Tampa and Pinellas reporting under STAR.
What is the difference between $99 MLS Basic and $499 FSBO Plus?
$99 MLS Basic is the bare MLS-entry option with seller-supplied photos, limited changes and email support. $499 FSBO Plus adds maximum MLS photos, unlimited reasonable listing changes, phone and email support, and sales-document resources. Both plans are seller-managed and do not include CMA or full-service representation.
Can I cancel my Tampa listing?
Yes. Eaton's plans are designed to be cancel-anytime, subject to the terms of the signed listing agreement and any fees already earned or paid for completed services.
Do I need professional photography?
No. Sellers may provide their own photos. Professional photography is available for $199 with $499 FSBO Plus and 1% Full-Service; it is not an add-on to $99 MLS Basic.