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Joe Hawkins | Hawkins Real Estate Company

Delaware

Flat Fee MLS Delaware – 

List on Bright MLS & Save Thousands

Hawkins Realty provides Flat Fee MLS listings and 1% full‑service listings across the entire state of Delaware.

Your property is listed on Bright MLS, the regional MLS used by every major brokerage in Delaware, ensuring maximum exposure.

Your listing appears on:

Bright MLS

Zillow

Realtor.com

Redfin

Homes.com

Hundreds of brokerage websites

 

⭐ Flat Fee MLS Delaware – Pricing

$295 Upfront Fee

$750 Silver Plan (paid at settlement)

$1000 Gold Plan (paid at settlement)

 

⭐ Delaware MLS Coverage

Your listing is placed on Bright MLS, which covers all Delaware counties:

New Castle County

Kent County

Sussex County

Bright MLS also syndicates to surrounding states, giving Delaware sellers regional exposure into:

Maryland

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

Washington, DC

Virginia

This is a major advantage over FSBO‑only websites.

 

⭐ Delaware FSBO Rules & Requirements

✔ Required disclosures

Delaware requires the following:

  • Seller’s Disclosure of Real Property Condition Report
  • Lead‑Based Paint Disclosure (if built before 1978)
  • Radon Disclosure (if applicable)
  • HOA/Condo Resale Package (if applicable)

✔ Yard signs

Allowed statewide.

✔ Lockboxes

You may use your own or request one through Hawkins Real Estate Company for a small fee.

✔ Showing restrictions

Delaware law prohibits audio recording without consent.

Video is allowed as long as no audio is captured.

⭐ Why Delaware Sellers Choose Flat Fee MLS

Avoid 2.5–3% listing commissions

Keep control of your sale

Get full Bright MLS exposure

Only pay buyer‑agent commission if you choose

Upgrade anytime to 1% full service

 

⭐ Delaware FSBO Tips

  • Delaware buyers expect complete property disclosures — incomplete forms slow deals
  • Highlight proximity to beaches, tax‑free shopping, and major commuter routes
  • Use professional photos — especially for coastal and resort‑area homes
  • Respond quickly to showing requests
  • Understand Bright MLS rules for status changes and timelines

⭐ Local MLS Details

Bright MLS is one of the largest MLS systems in the U.S.

Your listing reaches:

  • Every agent in Delaware
  • Every major real estate portal
  • Buyers in surrounding states who frequently relocate to Delaware

This is essential for maximizing exposure in a high‑migration state.

⭐ Delaware FAQ

Q: Will agents show my home if I’m FSBO?

Yes — your listing appears in Bright MLS like any other listing.

Q: Do I need to offer buyer‑agent commission?

No, but offering 2–2.5% increases dramatically increases your chance of of a successful contract acceptance.  Traditionally Sellers DO still pay all commissions – that has not changed!    

Q: Can I cancel anytime?

Yes — no penalties. Upfront fee is nonrefundable.