Top Flat Fee MLS Companies in Austin, TX

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By Katherine Peach Updated January 4, 2023

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If you’re selling your home for sale by owner (FSBO) in Austin, hiring a flat fee MLS service can help you increase your listing’s visibility to potential buyers.

The average commission rate for full-service listing agents in Texas is approximately 3%. Based on the median sale price for Austin homes — which as of January 31, 2024 was $446,500 — that translates to about $13,395.

In contrast, you'll pay between $45 and $1,195 to list your home with flat fee MLS companies in Austin. The most basic flat fee real estate packages will offer little more than a listing on the MLS, but more comprehensive packages could include additional services like help with negotiations and paperwork.

That being said, using a Austin flat fee MLS company to sell FSBO comes with additional costs in terms of time, energy, and your final sales price. You'll have to manage your own sale — from scheduling showings to drafting contracts. And, FSBO homes usually sell for 6% less on average than agented properties.

If using a flat fee MLS company is still the right choice for your sale, we've picked some of the best flat fee MLS services in Austin.

But if you're not ready to sell FSBO, one of your best options is to work with a discount real estate company like Clever. With Clever, you'll only pay 1.5% to list your home instead of the typical 3%. And you'll get full-service support from a great Austin realtor so you can sell for top dollar!

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The best Austin flat fee MLS companies

Every Austin flat fee MLS service is different. When evaluating the following options, be sure to read the fine print. Look at things like the length of the listing term, fees to change your listing, how many photos you can add, and more.

» MORE: Find out how to evaluate flat fee MLS services

Crawford Realty Inc

Crawford Realty LLC

Price Range

$550 + $1,500 at closing

Number of Photos

N/A - information not available

Listing Term

6 months
Description
Pricing
Pros & Cons
Reviews
  • Crawford Realty LLC is a licensed, Texas real estate brokerage that specializes in flat-fee MLS listing services
  • You set buyer’s agent commission
  • Listing is live within 48 hours
  • No cancellation fee
  • Contract negotiations
  • Comparable market analysis (CMA)

$550 + $1,500 at closing - Flat Fee package

  • 6-month listing on MLS
  • Syndicated to Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and more
  • No cancellation fee
  • Contract negotiations
  • Comparable market analysis (CMA)
  • Lockbox
  • Yard sign

Crawford Realty also offers a 1% listing package for the same items included in the Flat Fee package

Pros

  • Comparable market analysis (CMA)
  • No cancellation fee
  • Contract negotiations

Cons

  • Transaction fee of $1,500 at closing
  • No information available regarding the number of photos on the MLS

As of August 4, 2020, Crawford Realty, LLC has an average rating of 4.9/5 based on 24 reviews across Yelp and Google.

  • Yelp: 5/5 (6 reviews)
  • Google: 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Creekview Realty

Creekview Realty

Price Range

$495-1,195

Number of Photos

Max allowed on MLS

Listing Term

6 months
Description
Pricing
Pros & Cons
Reviews
  • Creekview realty is a licensed real estate brokerage that specializes in MLS listings and other for sale by owner (FSBO) services across Texas
  • Also offers full-service, flat-fee representation
  • Listings can be posted on the same day if they are properly submitted before 11am (weekdays only)
  • Cancel any time without penalty (no refunds)
$495 - Plan A

  • 6-month listing on MLS
  • Syndicated to Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and more
  • Maximum number of photos allowed by MLS
  • Creekview Realty yard sign and lockbox
  • CSS scheduling service
  • Legal forms (downloads)
$1,195 - Plan B

  • Same as Plan A, plus:
  • Full representation (dedicated agent to advise and represent you in negotiations and necessary paperwork)

A-la-carte services:

  • Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) - $100
  • Electronic Lockbox - $100 deposit
  • Professional Photographer - $175
  • Flyer Box - $25

Pros

  • Legal forms included with package
  • No fee to change listing description or pictures
  • Free yard sign with basic package

Cons

  • Entry-level package pricier than similar flat-fee MLS listing services
  • No built-in home valuation
  • The only option for listing term is 6 months

As of August 4, 2020, Creekview Realty has an average rating of 4.7/5 based on 129 reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook.

FlatFeeByYou

FlatFeeByYOU

Price Range

$45-295

Number of Photos

6-Max allowed on MLS

Listing Term

6-12 months
Description
Pricing
Pros & Cons
Reviews
  • FlatFeeByYOU is a licensed texas real estate brokerage that specializes in flat-fee MLS listing service
  • Includes a comparative market analysis (CMA) in basic package
  • Status/description updates and price changes allowed in higher-tiered packages
  • Cancel anytime — refund available if you haven’t yet signed your listing agreement
  • Set your own buyer’s agent commission
  • Avoid paying buyer’s agent commission if you bring in your own buyer
  • 24-hour turnaround to get you listed on the MLS
$45 - Basic

  • 6-month listing on MLS
  • Syndicated to Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and more
  • 6 photos
  • Free comparative market analysis
  • Phone, SMS and email support

$295 - Premium

  • Same as Best package, plus:
  • A professional photoshoot
$95 - Best

  • Same as Basic package, plus:
  • An additional 6 months on your listing (12 months total)
  • Unlimited photos (up to the maximum allowed on the MLS)
  • Free broker consultation
  • Unlimited status updates
  • Unlimited description updates
  • Unlimited price changes
  • Yard sign
  • Form support
  • For lease listings

Pros

  • Cancel anytime with no fee — refunds available if no listing agreement signed
  • CMA included with basic package
  • Changes and updates included in higher-tiered packages

Cons

  • Doesn’t offer full coverage in Texas — see website for details on specific MLS access
  • Lockbox not included
  • Photo assistance only available in Premium package

As of August 11, 2020, FlatFeeByYou has an average rating of 4.4/5 based on 25 reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook.

National flat fee MLS services in Austin

Didn't find a great option in local flat fee MLS companies? These national brands operate in the Austin area, too.

Houzeo

Houzeo

Price Range

$275-399

Number of Photos

6 to max allowed

Listing Term

3 to 6 months
Description
Pricing
Pros & Cons
Reviews
  • Houzeo is a flat-fee MLS referral service that connects you with Texas 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
$275 - Bronze

  • 3-month listing on MLS
  • 6 Photos
  • Virtual tour
  • $25 for each listing change
  • Syndicated to Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, and more

$325 - Silver

  • Same as Bronze plan, plus:
  • 6-month listing on MLS
  • 24 Photos
  • 10 free listing changes
  • Select and communicate with Escrow Agent
$399 - Gold

  • Same as Silver plan, plus:
  • Max photos allowed by MLS
  • Federal and state disclosures forms

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 listings price, status, and property description; $10 for additional changes

As of August 11, 2020, Houzeo has an average rating of 4.8/5 based on 21 reviews on Google.

Fizber

Fizber

Price Range

$295-395

Number of Photos

6-25

Listing Term

6 months
Description
Pricing
Pros & Cons
Reviews
  • Fizber is a flat-fee MLS referral service that connects you with local brokers and agents who will list your home on the MLS for a pre-negotiated rate
  • Requires that you offer buyer’s agent commission between 1-3%
  • Listing is typically live within 24 hours of submission
  • Fizber also offers an array of free resources and online tools (including home valuations), as well as à-la-carte downloadable forms and guidelines, such as disclosures, contracts, counteroffers, and more
$295 - MLS Boost

  • 6-month listing on MLS
  • 6 photos
  • Featured listing on Fizber.com plus unlimited photos
  • Open House Manager Tool
  • Listing on Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com, and Trulia
  • Social media sharing
$395 - Premium MLS Boost

  • Same as MLS Boost, plus:
  • 25 photos
  • Social media sharing, plus Facebook and Instagram Ads

Fizber also offers two non-MLS listing options:

$0 - Free Listing:

  • Unlimited photos on Fizber.com

$95 - Digital Boost

  • Same as Free Listing, plus:
  • Featured Listing
  • Open House Manager Tool
  • Listing on Redfin

Pros

  • Basic package includes social media postings — premium package includes target social ads
  • Listing appears on MLS within 24 hours of submission
  • Refundable up to 30 days

Cons

  • Listing expires after 6 months — can renew listing for a discounted rate
  • Only 6 photos with basic MLS listing package
  • Making changes to your listing may incur additional fees

As of August 5, 2020, Fizber has an average rating of 3.6/5 based on 88 reviews on Trustpilot and has a B- rating on the Better Business Bureau.

Alternatives to flat fee MLS services in Austin

To sell your home for top price, it’s important to weigh all of your options before making a final decision. A Austin flat fee MLS company may make the most sense for your sale, or one of these options may work better.

For most sellers, though, working with a company like Clever is the best way to maximize your savings while selling your home for top dollar.

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