If you're selling your home for sale by owner (FSBO) in Tucson, hiring a flat-fee MLS service can help you increase your listing's visibility without breaking the bank.
The average commission rate for full-service listing agents in The Old Pueblo is approximately 3%. Based on the median sale price for Tucson homes, as of January 2020, that translates to about $6,870.
In contrast, typical rates for flat-fee MLS companies in Tucson are in between $195 and $499. Nationwide, the most basic plans can be as low as $50 to $99, while more comprehensive services range upwards of $1,000 to $3,000.
It's important to remember that every Tucson flat-fee MLS service is different. When evaluating offerings, be sure to read the fine print: look at things like the length of the listing term (and how much it costs to extend); whether there's a fee to make changes to your listing; how many photos are allowed; the policy on buyer's agent commission; and more.
>> LEARN more about flat-fee MLS services and how to evaluate them.
To help you make the right choice, Clever has picked some of the top flat-fee MLS services across Tucson.
Top Tucson Flat-Fee MLS Companies in 2020
Sell By Owner Arizona
Sell By Owner ArizonaPrice Range
$299-$499
Number of Photos
6-25
Listing Term
3-12 months
- Sell By Owner Arizona is a flat-fee MLS listing service operated by Realty Net LLC, a licensed real estate brokerage
- Provides real estate contracts and disclosures needed for the home selling process
- Listing is live on the MLS within 24-48 business hours
- Set your own buyer’s agent commission rate (Sell By Owner Arizona recommends 2.5-2.7%)
- Agents and brokers contact you directly. If you find your own buyer, you pay no buyer’s agent commission
- $299 - Good
- 3-month listing on the MLS
- Listing syndicated to REALTOR.com, Zillow.com, Trulia, Redfin, RE/MAX, and Keller Williams
- 6 photos
- Real estate contracts and disclosures (download)
- 1 printable color flyer template
- $399 - Better
- Same as Good package, plus:
- 6-month listing on the MLS
- 12 photos
- 3 printable color flyer templates
- $499 - Best
- Same as Better package, plus:
- 12-month listing on MLS
- 25 photos
- Virtual Tour Posting
- Custom subdomain
- Showcase listing on Sell By Owner Arizona site
- Sell By Owner Arizona yard sign (shipping not included)
Pros
- You work directly with the broker, not a referral service
- Cancel anytime (no refunds)
- Downloadable real estate contracts and disclosures
- Make changes to your listing at no additional charge
Cons
- No built-in home valuation or pricing support
- Only 6 photos with basic service package
- Price point for basic package relatively high compared to similar services
- N/A — as of 1/8/2019, no third-party review information was available for Sell by Owner Arizona. We will update when this information becomes available.
FlatList.com
FlatList.comPrice Range
$299
Number of Photos
25
Listing Term
6-12 months
- FlatList.com is a flat-fee MLS service operated by Flat List RE, a licensed real estate brokerage in Arizona, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington
- Unlimited, free listing changes
- Listing goes live in 1 business day
- Buyer and agent inquiries forwarded to you via email
- You set the buyer’s agent commission (FlatList.com recommends 2-3%)
- Free cancelation anytime
- $299
- 6-month listing on MLS (Arizona and Hawaii), 1-year listing (Oregon and Washington)
- Syndicated to Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and more
- 25 Photos
- State forms and disclosures
- For Sale sign
- Flyer creator
Packages vary slightly state-to-state. Check website for details.
Pros
- Free changes, cancel anytime with no fee
- Pay no commission if you find a buyer
Cons
- No home valuation or CMA
As of January 15, 2020:
- A+ rating with Better Business Bureau with a 1-out-of-5-star customer rating (1 review)
Mountain Lake Realty
Mountain Lake RealtyPrice Range
$299-$379
Number of Photos
100
Listing Term
12 months
- Mountain Lake Realty is an Arizona-based real estate brokerage that specializes in flat-fee MLS listings and a-la-carte real estate services
- Built-in contract review and home valuation service
- Set your own buyer’s agent commission
- Cancel at anytime for no fee (no refunds)
- Offers a range of optional, a-la-carte services, including lockboxes, professional HD photography, aerial drone photography, Matterport virtual tours, and more
- $299
- 12-month listing on the MLS and Realtor.com
- Syndicated to sites like Zillow, Trulia, IDX, and more
- 100 photos (to MLS dropbox)
- Virtual tour (ARMLS only)
- Broker-assisted contract review
- Home valuation upon request
- $379
- Same as basic package, plus:
- All paperwork handled via Docusign
Pros
- You’re working directly with a licensed broker, not a referral service
- No charge for listing changes
- Built-in contract review and home valuation report
- Cancel at anytime with no fee
- Offers some unique and compelling a-la-carte services, like drone aerial photos and Matterport-powered 3D tours
Cons
- $1 million max home value
- No budget listing option — entry level is $299
- Mountain Lake Realty, has an A+ rating on Better Business Bureau with a 5-out-of-5-star rating (13 reviews)
National Flat-Fee MLS Services & Brokers Operating in Tucson
Houzeo
HouzeoPrice Range
$195-$395
Number of Photos
6-24
Listing Term
3-6 months
- Houzeo is a flat-fee MLS referral service that connects you with Arizona brokers and agents who will list your home on your local MLS for a pre-negotiated rate
- Draft your listing, upload photos, set your price, and sign MLS contracts via Houzeo’s online dashboard
- Autofills listing details using publicly available info about your home to expedite the listing process
- Home valuation not included in service
- Does not require that you offer buyer’s agent commission
- Listing is typically live within 24 hours of submission
- $195 - Bronze
- 3-month listing on MLS
- 6 Photos
- $X for each listing change
- Syndicated to Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, and more
- $295 - Silver
- 6-month listing on MLS
- 24 Photos
- Syndicated to Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, and more
- 10 free listing changes
- Open Houses included in 10 free changes
- Select and communicate with Escrow Agent
- $395 - Gold
- Same as Silver plan, plus:
- Federal and state disclosures forms
- eFile Federal & State Disclosures
Pros
- Free cancellation anytime (no refunds)
- Freedom to specify any buyer’s agent commission
- Listings typically go live within 24 hours
Cons
- Limited coverage in rural areas
- “Free changes” only apply to listing’s price, status, and property description
- $10 for additional changes
- $30-50 for changes to photos and additional open houses
As of January 1, 2020:
- 4.7-out-of-5-star rating on Google (15 reviews)
FlatList.com
FlatList.comPrice Range
$299
Number of Photos
25
Listing Term
6-12 months
- FlatList.com is a flat-fee MLS service operated by Flat List RE, a licensed real estate brokerage in Arizona, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington
- Unlimited, free listing changes
- Listing goes live in 1 business day
- Buyer and agent inquiries forwarded to you via email
- You set the buyer’s agent commission (FlatList.com recommends 2-3%)
- Free cancelation anytime
- $299
- 6-month listing on MLS (Arizona and Hawaii), 1-year listing (Oregon and Washington)
- Syndicated to Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and more
- 25 Photos
- State forms and disclosures
- For Sale sign
- Flyer creator
Packages vary slightly state-to-state. Check website for details.
Pros
- Free changes, cancel anytime with no fee
- Pay no commission if you find a buyer
Cons
- No home valuation or CMA
As of January 15, 2020:
- A+ rating with Better Business Bureau with a 1-out-of-5-star customer rating (1 review)
Alternatives to Flat-Fee MLS in Tucson
The Tucson real estate market is increasing rapidly. According to Zillow, the median home value rose 7.3% over the past year and is expected to increase by 4.9% in the next year. To realize your home's full value (or ideally more), it's important to weigh all of your options for selling before making a final decision.
- Flat-Fee Real Estate Agents
- Discount Real Estate Agents
- Low-Commission Real Estate Agents
- 1% Commission Real Estate Agents
- Sell to an iBuyer