Lowes Flat Fee Realty a Homezu Partner
Can You List Your For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Idaho Home on the MLS Without a Realtor?
Yes, and No! It’s important to understand the process:
You need a licensed real estate agent or broker to place your home on the MLS. The MLS is a professional platform that only licensed real estate professionals can access and update. Without a licensed agent, your property cannot be listed there.
You do not need to be officially “represented” by that agent. As a FSBO seller, you can work with a licensed agent as a “customer” rather than a “client.” This means the agent assists with listing your home on the MLS, often through a flat fee service, and you remain in control of listing details, contacts, negotiations and your sale.
Save Thousands in Commission Fees
By using a flat fee service, you avoid paying the traditional 3% listing agent commission, which can save you $9,000 or more on a $300,000 home. You keep control while still getting the exposure of the MLS. That’s real savings you can put toward your next home or keep in your pocket.
Maximum Exposure Without Hiring a Full-Service Agent
Your home gets listed on the MLS, which feeds into major websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin. This gives you national visibility, without needing to hire a full-service agent. You reach just as many buyers while paying a fraction of the cost.
You Stay in Full Control of the Sale
You can handle your own showings, negotiations, and final decisions — no middleman telling you how to price or when to sell (although we have options for increased service). Your flat fee agent simply gets your listing on the MLS and leaves the rest up to you if that’s how you want it. It’s perfect for sellers who want more control without losing exposure.
Simple, Legal, and Backed by a Licensed Pro
Even though you’re selling by owner, your MLS listing is placed there by one of our licensed real estate professionals — keeping things compliant. This gives your listing credibility while you stay independent. It’s the best of both worlds: freedom with legal structure.
Flat Fee = Predictable Costs
With a flat fee listing, you know exactly what you’re paying upfront — we discuss all fees early on in the process. Whether your home sells for $200,000 or $600,000, your listing cost stays the same. That kind of predictability is rare in real estate — and powerful for smart sellers.
Why Use the MLS if you are a For Sale By Owner in Idaho? The Stats Speak for Themselves
- 92% of Idaho home buyers start their search online, primarily on sites like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin, major websites source listings from the MLS.
- Homes listed on the MLS sell for approximately 17% more than those marketed through limited or free platforms, closing the typical 23% price gap associated with FSBO sales. The remaining 6% difference is associated with incorrect pricing and in experienced negotiating.
- If the median home price in your area is around $450,000, and avoiding a typical 3% agent commission on the listing side and possibly more on the buyer side, can save you more than $13,500 – just by using a flat fee MLS listing service.
- 85% of Idaho buyers are represented by an agent, so listing on the MLS ensures your property reaches these motivated, qualified buyers and their agents, dramatically increasing your chances of a quick and profitable sale.
Full Control, Lower Costs: As an Idaho FSBO seller, you retain control over every aspect of your listing—photos, descriptions, price, and negotiations—while benefiting from professional MLS exposure without the typical agent commission.
BONUS! – Those annoying calls from agents wanting to list your house or negotiate for a commission for a buyer they don’t have yet, Are Over!!!
- Listing at $350,000 could save you $10,500 or more.
- Listing at $450,000 could save you $13,500 or more.
- Listing at $600,000 could save you $18,000 or more.
- Listing at $800,000 could save you $24,000 or more.
- Listing at $1,000,000 could save you $30,000 or more.
Lowes Flat Fee Realty a Homezu Partner
We provide a wide range of flat fee realty seller solutions to meet your specific needs.
As a leading Broker in the real estate markets of Idaho, Colorado, Washington and Oregon, we recognize that every home seller has unique needs and objectives. By offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional commission structures, we allow you to retain more of your hard-earned equity.
How Direct MLS Works
Selling your property without paying full-priced agents’ commissions isn’t as difficult as they would like you to believe.
We’re here to get you maximum exposure to sell your property, and depending on your home selling experience and confidence, we also have options available to provide additional selling assistance.
You complete all the property information in our easy-to-use online portal. It includes property details and photos along with your asking price. We will post all of this to your local MLS and now your property is in front of prospective buyers!
Once the property is live on the MLS, you’ll field showing requests, perhaps hold open houses (if desired), and answer potential buyers’ questions. Under our Realtor Assist options we can also help with pricing and marketing questions.
You receive an offer! Now it’s time to review, negotiate, and accept or counter offer. We provide you with all needed documents. With our Realtor Assist Clients we are to here to assist with negotiating including the reviewing, advising and preparing of offers, addenda, counter offers, etc.
Closing time at your local title/escrow company. Congratulations you have sold your property and saved thousands of dollars! For our Realtor Assist clients we have provided support and follow-up all the way through this process.
Choose the level of MLS and selling service you need for your home sale.
Some of our Flat Fee MLS options include:
- Showcase: List your home in the MLS with no agent representation
- Premium: Need a little help? We can do that for you.
- Full Service: MLS listing and representation by a licensed realtor
By offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional commission structures, we allow you to retain more of your hard-earned equity.
What will you do with the money you save?
Our flat fee listings are featured on all major realty websites.
How will you use the money you save with our Flat Fee MLS listing service?
You could upgrade your kitchen with new counters or appliances, invest in landscaping, build a deck or patio, replace windows or doors, install security features, or take care of HVAC, paint, or bathroom and flooring improvements — even boost energy efficiency.
These upgrades improve your comfort, reduce long-term costs, and increase the value of your next home — turning your savings into real gains.
The money you save with a Flat Fee MLS listing opens up new possibilities...
Pay down high-interest credit cards or car loans, ease financial pressure, reduce student debt, cut back on interest, or build up a safety net. You could start investing, grow your retirement fund, take a well-earned family trip, or even give back to a cause you care about.
What could you do with the money you keep in your pocket?
Unlock Your Home's Potential by Using Our Discount Real Estate Brokerage
More savings and less stress are just some of the benefits our customers experience...
Keep More Money in Your Pocket: Save thousands in commissions and retain control over your sale.
Great Service, Guaranteed: Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with exceptional support throughout the process.
Simplified Selling Process: Our user-friendly platform allows you to list your property quickly and efficiently—no complicated steps!
Total Flexibility: Choose how much involvement you want from us – whether it’s a full-service experience or minimal assistance.
We’re currently offering our services in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Rest assured, our services can be adjusted to comply with laws and regulations in your local area. * HOMEZU is a federally licensed trademark of Propzu, Inc., and the use of HOMEZU by Lowes Flat Fee Realty, is pursuant to a license granted by Propzu, Inc
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