Top Flat-Fee MLS Companies in San Diego, CA

• Jef Karchin is a California licensed broker who specializes in flat-fee MLS listing services for San Diego, Los Angeles, and other parts of Southern California
• You choose the buyer agent commission (2-3% recommended)
• Listing can be changed once for free
• Agent will visit your home to offer assistance (only in San Diego)

A-la-carte options include: lockbox rental, virtual tour, sign rental and full closing support.

Pros

• Buying assistance and fee rebate offered if Karchin is used to buy a house after selling
• In-person agent support for San Diego sellers
• Opportunity to add virtual tour within the same platform

Cons

• Only one photo for primary MLS listing

As of August 11, 2020, Jef Karchin has an average rating of 5/5 based on 1 review on Zillow.

• Associated Brokers SDC is a California licensed brokerage that offers MLS listing services in San Diego
• Listed the same day you submit the paperwork
• Free listing changes
• Closing and marketing assistance available for additional fees
• Full-Service option available for 3.9% (including buyer’s agent commission)

Available closing paperwork packages include:

• $150 - Review of written offers and counter-offer assistance
• $1,500 - Complete representation during closing and escrow assistance
• $3,000 - Completion of all closing paperwork for both buyer and seller (assuming no other agent and FSBO)

Pros

• Free changes
• CMA and pricing assistance offered (upon request)
• Closing paperwork services available for additional costs

Cons

• No physical materials available (flyers, signs, etc.)

As of July 30, 2020 Associated Brokers SDC has an average rating of 5/5 based on 1 review on Google.

• Realty Connection Group is a Southern California real estate brokerage that offers a variety of home buying and selling services
• Free home valuation provided with all packages
• No minimum buyer’s agent commission (2.5-3% recommended)
• Full Service package available for 1% seller’s agent commission if Realty Connection Group brings the buyer

Pros

• Free CMA/valuation included with basic package
• Inquiries go directly to the seller
• Unlimited photos

Cons

• No renewal options
• No refunds

As of August 11, 2020, Realty Connection Group has an average rating of 5/5 based on 5 reviews across Google and Yelp.

• Google: 5/5 (2 reviews)
• Yelp: 5/5 (3 reviews)

• Yager Realty is a licensed real estate brokerage that offers flat-fee MLS listings and other for sale by owner (FSBO) services to sellers throughout California
• Downloadable contracts and disclosures included with basic plan (no advice)
• For sale sign and property flyer included with basic plan
• Requires minimum buyers agent commission of 2-3%
• Additional $150 to remove listing from MLS at closing
• Offers an array of a-la-carte services, including lockbox rental, extra photos, home valuations / market reports, open house advertisements, and more

Pros

• Access to 84+ MLSs in CA
• 15 photos included with basic plan
• For sale sign and flyer included

Cons

• Requires minimum buyer’s agent commission of 2-3%
• No coaching or support included with base plan
• $150 fee to remove listing from MLS due at closing

As of August 6, 2020, Yager Realty has an average rating of 4.6/5 based on 50 reviews across Google and Yelp.

• Google: 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
• Yelp: 4/5 (12 reviews)
• BBB: A+

Congress Realty is a flat fee MLS service that operates in AZ, AK, CA, ID, LA, MT, NV, NM, OR, TX, UT, and WA.

Basic: $299

• 6-month MLS listing

• 4 photos

• 5 listing changes

• DocuSign documents

• Seller's contact info prominently displayed on MLS listing

• ShowingTime appointment tool

• Access to all state forms and disclosures

Plus: $399

Includes Basic plan, plus:

• Max photos allowed by MLS

• 10 listing changes

• Automated phone lead forwarding

Premium: $499

Includes Plus plan, plus:

• Unlimited listing changes

• Unlimited open house postings

• Listing posted on CongressRealty.com

• Listing featured on social media

Full Service: $399 + 0.5% at closing

Includes Premium plan, plus:

• Dedicated 24/7 experienced agent

• Full negotiation and paperwork support

• Sales comps upon request

• Contract review

• Closing transaction support (inspection, title, escrow, etc.)

Pros

• Congress Realty offers DocuSign for all packages.
• Most packages include unlimited changes and unlimited photos.
• The company offers call and email forwarding so buyers can contact you directly.
• The company offers 2% cash back if you use its representation to buy a home.
• You can get upgrades, including electronic lockboxes.

Cons

• The basic package allows only four photos and five free changes.

• The company serves only the Western and Southwestern U.S.

As of June 3, 2023, Congress Realty has 4.8/5 stars across 49 Googlereviews and 5/5 stars out of 46 Zillow reviews.

Houzeo is a flat fee MLS referral service that connects you with brokers and agents who will list your home on your local MLS for a pre-negotiated rate.

On Houzeo's online dashboard, you can draft your listing, upload photos, set your price, and sign MLS contracts. To expedite the listing process, the company autofills listing details using publicly available info about your home.

Bronze: $329

• 3-month MLS listing

• 6 photos

• Used when selling land or lot

• intelliList listing management

• Cancel anytime

• Listing changes ($25 each)

• Open houses ($25 each)

• Custom yard sign ($49)

Silver: $399

Includes Bronze package, plus:

• 6-month MLS listing

• Max photos allowed by MLS

• Unlimited listing changes

• Unlimited open houses

• Houzeo mobile app

• Houzeo showings

Gold: $379 + 0.5% at closing (min. $999)

Includes Silver package, plus:

• Houzeo Offers platform

• Federal and state disclosures

• Rush service (draft in 12 hours)

• Personal concierge

• Call forwarding service

• Virtual basic service with licensed broker

Platinum: $349 + 1% at closing (min. $999)

Includes Gold package, plus:

• 12-month MLS listing

• Listings on additional MLS

Pros

• You can cancel for free anytime (no refunds).

• You choose the buyer’s agent commission.

• Listings typically go live within 24 hours.

Cons

• There's limited coverage in rural areas.

• Free listing changes apply only to the listing price, status, and property description. It costs $10 for additional changes.

• A home valuation isn't included.

As of June 3, 2023, Houzeo has 4.9/5 stars across 1,270 reviews on Google.