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Houston Flat Fee Real Estate 2026: Full-Service vs MLS-Only

Houston sellers comparing flat fee real estate options deserve to understand what they actually get. Full-service vs MLS-only breakdown with real Texas closings.

Houston flat fee real estate has dozens of options in 2026, but most are MLS-only services that leave you without representation when it matters. Here is what Houston sellers and buyers need to know.

Houston Flat Fee Competitors Compared

CompanySeller FeeServiceManaging Broker
KAT Realty$5,999Full serviceNo
Flat Fee Group$299-$999MLS onlyNo
Houzeo$349+MLS onlyNo
ShopPropFrom $4,995Full serviceYes — 19 years

Real Texas Closings

5619 Sandhill Oak Trail, Houston, TX — $422,979

ShopProp buyer fee: $1,995. Traditional agent: $10,574.

Client saved: $10,694

2204 Camino Alemeda, Leander, TX — $750,000

Closed July 2026. ShopProp fee: $6,995.

Client saved: $15,205

View property details on ShopProp

Hidden Costs of Cheap MLS Listings

A $95 MLS listing puts your property on the MLS and sends you leads. You handle showings, negotiations, disclosures, and closing yourself. With ShopProp, managing broker Rob Luecke reviews every disclosure, advises on negotiation strategy, and coordinates through closing. ShopProp full-service listing at $4,995 includes everything KAT Realty charges $5,999 for, plus managing broker oversight they cannot match.

Houston Buyers: $1,995 Flat Fee

Houston buyers pay a $1,995 starting flat fee — the lowest buyer agent fee from any full-service brokerage in Houston. Your commission rebate goes directly back to you at closing.

Calculate your Houston savings | See all recent closings

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