Sell your Maine property in MLS for a Flat Fee starting as low as $399
Select the level of service that suits your needs:
BASIC
$399
One time list fee
Best for Investors, Builders, and Experienced Sellers
MLS ENTRY ONLY
You are responsible for negotiations, and preparing & reviewing contracts for your transaction.
ENHANCED
$699
One time list fee
Best for those that need Limited Broker Assistance
CONTRACT REVIEW
You negotiate on your own, and we can review any contracts you receive and explain them to you.
PREMIUM
$999
One time list fee
Best for 1st Time, and Inexperienced Sellers
FULL SUPPORT
We can assist you with negotiations before/after inspections, and advise you through closing.
Refund Policy
Refund Policy: There are no refunds after property is listed in MLS, unless we refer you to a full service agent that successfully sells your property. Cancellations made prior to property listed in MLS will incur a $50 cancellation fee.
Commissions and Fees
NO COMMISSION and NO TRANSACTION FEE is due if the Buyer has no Agent. If an Agent does represent the Buyer a “Transaction Coordination Fee” of 1/10 of 1 percent (0.1%) of the Net Sale Price will be collected at closing by Listing Agency to cover costs associated with coordinating the transaction and employing and enforcing policies and procedures required to stay compliant with State Laws and MLS Rules. This is not an additional fee to Seller. The “Net Commission” (Total Commission minus Transaction Coordination Fee) appears in the MLS as the compensation offered to Buyer Agents. For example, if the “Total Commission” offered is 2.5%, the “Net Commission” of 2.4% will appear in the MLS as the Buyer’s Agency Commission.
All packages include:
Click items below for more details
- Six (6) Month Listing Term
- Terminate Anytime For No Fee
- 20 Photos With Unlimited Edits
- Maximum Character Description
- As Low as 0.1% Total Commission
- 0% If “Seller to Buyer” Direct
- Transaction Coordination through Closing
Optional Add-Ons & Upgrades
$100 – Up to 40 Photographs
$100 – Twelve(12) Month Initial Listing
$100 – Expedited Same day MLS Entry
$100 – 2nd MLS System/Category
$60 – Custom Printed Yard Sign
$100 – PVC Yard Sign Post
$40 – Metal Yard Sign Frame
$50 – Owner Verification Service
$50 – Comparative Market Analysis
$40 – Combination Lock Box
$20 – Additional Yard Sign Panel
$20 – Domain Name (123MainSt.com)
$10 – Realtor.com Weekly Report
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the MLS?
The MLS stands for the “Multiple Listing Service”, which is an an extensive database of real estate listed by licensed Real Estate Brokers. It is through the MLS that most residential real estate transactions are facilitated. Real estate professionals have agreed to exchange information about properties for sale in order to help sell homes for the best price possible and in the least amount of time.
What is an “Entry Only Listing”?
When a property is listed in the MLS as an “Entry Only Listing”, it is identified as such so Buyer’s Agents know that is a limited service listing. That way Agents know the Agent that listed the property (Listing Agent) is only entering the property in the MLS and does not provide any other services to the Seller.
What forms do I need to submit?
In order to stay in compliance with Federal & State Laws, State Licensing Statutes, and MLS Rules and Regulations all the required forms must be submitted before your property can be listed in MLS. (Listing Agreement, MLS Listing Detail Form, Appropriate Property Disclosures and at least one Photo).
How do Agents/Buyers contact me?
Buyers/Agents contact the Seller directly to set up showings. The Seller’s contact information appears in the “Showing Instructions” of the MLS for the Buyer’s Agents to see, so they do not have to look any further than that. It is also on HomeZu.com for Buyers to see. If a Buyer calls our office, there is a live receptionist that gives them your contact information, and any email inquiries are forwarded to the Seller. However, per MLS Rules, it is a violation to have a Seller’s contact information to appear in the MLS description. So, all callers are instructed to contact the Seller directly.
Do I have to offer a Commission?
To be in the MLS, Sellers are required to offer a Buyer’s Agency Commission. The Seller only pays that commission if the property is sold to a Buyer who is represented by an Agent. If the Buyer has no Agent, the Seller pays NO commission. The average commission is 2.5%, so we usually recommend between 2-3%. Of course, it all depends on how motivated a Seller is to sell the property. Obviously, the higher the commission offered, the more likely a Buyer’s Agency is to put effort into finding a buyer for that property. Conversely, the lower the commission offered, the less likely a Buyer’s Agency is to “push” the property. If less than 2% is offered, Sellers should not expect a big response from Buyer’s Agencies. The commission offered can not be a range, but has to be a set percentage and can always be changed before any offer is accepted. HomeZu.com will never be due a commission.
What do I do once I accept an Offer?
Per MLS Rules, Sellers must inform HomeZu.com within 1 business day of accepting an Offer. It is very important to know that you must notify HomeZu.com within 1 business day of an Accepted Offer, regardless if there is a Buyer’s Agency or not. Essentially, Sellers are entering into a legal contract with our Real Estate Agency and must stay in compliance with all MLS Rules and Federal/State Laws, otherwise our company can be fined by the MLS. Any fines received due to a Seller’s negligence will be passed on to the Seller.
What do I do after my property is Sold?
Per MLS Rules, Sellers must inform HomeZu.com within 1 business day after Closing. It is very important to know that you must notify HomeZu.com within 1 business day after Closing, regardless if there is a Buyer’s Agency or not. Essentially, Sellers are entering into a legal contract with our Real Estate Agency and must stay in compliance with all MLS Rules and Federal/State Laws, otherwise our company can be fined by the MLS. Any fines received due to a Seller’s negligence will be passed on to the Seller.
What type of Listing Agreement do I have to sign?
You have to sign an “Exclusive Agency” agreement. The reason it is “Exclusive Agency” is because per MLS Rules, one property can not be listed in the MLS by two different companies at the same time. If you want to be listed in the MLS by another Agency, then you must Cancel your listing with HomeZu.com first.
Am I prohibited from using my “For Sale By Owner” yard sign?
You are not prohibited from using your existing “FSBO” sign. However, it is recommended you use a professional looking Yard Sign or you can order a custom printed Yard Sign through HomeZu.com.
What if I want to use a traditional Realtor while my property is listed?
If you want to be listed in the MLS by another real estate agent, then you must Cancel your listing with us first.
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Recent listings in Maine
The listing term for this package is 6 Months. You can “Temporarily Withdraw” your listing anytime if you need to take it off the market. You can also terminate the listing anytime before you accept an offer.
You can have up to 20 hi-resolution photographs with this package. There is never a fee to edit the photos. You can upgrade to 40 photos and maximum character description for $100.
This package includes maximum characters for MLS Description.
FYI…Maximum Character Limits are:
CT (all counties) – 1,500
ME (all counties) – 2,000
MA (Berkshire county) – 800
MA (Cape Cod & Islands) – 1,200
MA (all other counties) – 1,000
NH (all counties) – 1,500
RI (all counties) – 1,500
VT (all counties) – 1,500
There is never a fee at closing to HomeZu.com. You only pay the up-front fee to get your property listed in the MLS. There is never a fee to make any changes to your listing.
Pay as low as 0.1% Total Commission if an agent brings you a buyer. You only pay a commission if you sell your property to a buyer who is represented by an Agent.
Pay NO Commission if you sell your property to a Buyer directly. HomeZu.com is never due a commission.
Seller provides access to the property. Vacant properties can be places on lockbox.
We can provide you with all the appropriate forms to complete your transactions. All forms approved by the National Association of Realtors.
Your local MLS is:
Connecticut
Smart MLS, which covers all CT counties
Maine
MREIS (Maine Real Estate Information System), which covers all ME counties
Massachusetts
Berkshire County MLS (we can also list you in the MLS-PIN)
Massschusetts
Cape Cod & Islands MLS (we can also list you in the MLS-PIN)
Masscahusetts
MLS-PIN (Property Information Network), which covers all MA counties
New Hampshire
NEREN (New England Real Estate Network), which covers all NH counties
Rhode Island
Statewide MLS, which covers all RI counties
Vermont
NEREN (New England Real Estate Network), which covers all VT counties
MLS Partner Websites include Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, Redfin, Homes.com, and any real estate company website that has the MLS data feed.
Your listing will automatically appear on Realtor.com, Zillow, and Trulia. In select markets, if you want to keep your Zillow “For Sale By Owner” listing, we can turn the feed OFF from the MLS.
Your listing will automatically be posted on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You can also share your listing if you have your own social media accounts.
You will be provided with the MLS Listing Detail Sheet generated from the MLS. This is what Sellers typically give out at open houses, etc.
Buyers/Agents contact the Seller directly to set up showings. The Seller’s contact information appears in the “Showing Instructions” in the MLS for the Buyer’s Agents to see, so they do not have to look any further than that. It is also on HomeZu.com for Buyers to see. If a Buyer or Agent calls our office, there is a 24/7 live receptionist that gives them your contact information, and any email inquiries received are forwarded to the Seller. However, per MLS Rules, it is a violation to have a Seller’s contact information to appear in the MLS description. Regardless, all callers are instructed to contact the Seller directly.
We have a 24/7 Live Receptionist that will give Agents/Buyers your contact information anytime they call our office. Your contact information is also on HomeZu.com.
All Packages includes a Sign Panel and Wire Stake
(only pay $20 for shipping)
*Custom Printed Sign with Seller Info also available
Upgrade to Heavy Metal Frame for additional $40
Upgrade to PVC 6′ Sign Post for additional $100
While the vast majority of our clients end up selling their homes throughHomeZu.com’s MLS listing service, occasionally the services of a Traditional real estate broker are needed if a property is not able to sell through HomeZu.com. In those situations, we can offer you a referral to a top Traditional broker in your town, and rebate you double your HomeZu.com listing fee (up to $999) when your property closes with that Traditional broker acting as your agent. It’s what we call our “Double Money Back Guarantee.”
Even better, HomeZu.com has a unique and highly precise broker referral process (it’s actually an algorithm that we run that we also verify personally) that takes into account the track record of Traditional brokers in your town, adjusting for the price range and exact location of your property as well as the number of listings that the potential brokers have. This way, you have a high-preforming Traditional broker referred to you that has been matched to your particular situation, to increase the likelihood of a highly successful sale.
We will periodically check in with you if it looks like you might be needing the services of a Traditional agent and this referral matching program.
Feel free to call/email anytime with any questions.
Listings can be extended or renewed for:
$99 for 1 Month
$249 for 3 Months
$299 for 6 Months
Allows you to electronically sign contracts and documents from anywhere, anytime via Docusign. Simple, fast, and accurate.
Once you accept an offer we coordinate with Buyer Agents, Lenders, Appraisers, Inspectors, Attorneys, and Title Companies to ensure you have a smooth closing.