Explore Flat Fee MLS Services in North Carolina
Hawkins Realty provides Flat Fee MLS services throughout North Carolina, helping homeowners receive full MLS exposure while saving thousands in traditional listing commissions. Explore our local market pages below.
🌲 North Carolina
Learn how our statewide Flat Fee MLS program works and how sellers across North Carolina can maximize savings.
🏛 Raleigh
Serving Raleigh and the Research Triangle, one of the fastest-growing housing markets in North Carolina.
🏡 Greenville
Learn how Eastern North Carolina homeowners can save money while receiving full MLS exposure.
🌊 Outer Banks
Perfect for waterfront homes, vacation properties, investment properties, and second homes.
🚂 Rocky Mount
Full MLS exposure for sellers throughout Rocky Mount and surrounding communities.
⚓ Wilmington
Flat Fee MLS services for Wilmington, coastal communities, and southeastern North Carolina.
Why North Carolina Homeowners Choose Flat Fee MLS
With homes throughout North Carolina attracting buyers from across the country, MLS exposure is more important than ever. A Flat Fee MLS listing gives sellers access to the same MLS system used by real estate agents while allowing them to avoid paying a traditional percentage-based listing commission.
Listings are syndicated to major real estate websites including Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin, helping sellers reach local and out-of-state buyers alike. Whether you're selling a primary residence, waterfront property, vacation home, rental property, or investment property, Flat Fee MLS can help keep more money in your pocket at closing.
North Carolina Home Measurement Requirements
Accurate square footage and room dimensions are critical when listing your home in the MLS. As part of our Flat Fee MLS Entry-Only service, sellers are responsible for obtaining and providing all property measurements from a qualified source.
Important Notice
Hawkins Real Estate Company Group does not measure properties, verify square footage, create floor plans, or inspect room dimensions for MLS entry-only listings. If measurements are not provided, room dimensions and square footage may be omitted from the MLS listing.
Seller Responsibilities
- Provide accurate room dimensions.
- Provide accurate heated living area square footage.
- Verify all measurements before submission.
- Obtain measurements from a qualified professional whenever possible.
- Understand that MLS information is published exactly as provided by the seller.
What Hawkins Real Estate Company Does Not Provide
- Property measuring services.
- Square footage verification.
- Floor plan creation.
- Appraisal services.
- Measurement dispute resolution.
Why Accurate Measurements Matter
Buyers frequently compare homes based on square footage and room sizes. Inaccurate information can create confusion, contract disputes, appraisal issues, financing problems, and potential liability for both sellers and real estate professionals.
North Carolina brokers are expected to report accurate square footage whenever square footage is advertised. Misrepresentations regarding heated living area can lead to complaints, disputes, and disciplinary action.
Acceptable Sources for MLS Measurements
Licensed Appraiser
Preferred source for heated square footage and room dimensions.
Professional Measurement Service
ANSI-compliant measurement provider.
Recent Appraisal
May be used if measurements are current and accurate.
Professional Floor Plan Company
Can provide detailed room dimensions and layouts.
Sources We Do Not Recommend
- County tax records
- Online real estate websites
- Previous MLS listings
- Builder marketing brochures
- Estimates from memory
- Unverified measurements from third parties
What Counts as Heated Living Area?
Generally, heated living area includes finished, heated spaces that are directly accessible from the main living area of the home.
Typically Included
- Bedrooms
- Living rooms
- Kitchens
- Finished heated bonus rooms
- Finished heated upper levels
Typically Excluded
- Garages
- Porches
- Decks
- Unheated rooms
- Storage areas
- Most unfinished spaces
Seller Acknowledgement
By providing measurements for MLS entry, the seller confirms that all measurements and square footage information were obtained by the seller and/or an independent third party.
Hawkins Real Estate Company has not independently verified the measurements and makes no warranty regarding their accuracy. The seller accepts full responsibility for all measurements and property data submitted for MLS publication.
Need Property Measurements?
Before ordering your Flat Fee MLS listing, contact a licensed appraiser or professional measurement service to obtain accurate square footage and room dimensions.