Flat Fee MLS Florida –
List on Stellar MLS & Save Thousands
Hawkins Real Estate Company (dba as Hawkins Real Estate Services in Florida) provides Flat Fee MLS listings
across the entire state of Florida and a Full Service offering in the Venice, Sarasota, North Port, and Fort Myers area.
Your property is listed on Stellar MLS, one of the largest MLS systems in the country, giving you maximum exposure to buyers across Central and Southwest Florida.
Your listing appears on:
Stellar MLS
(see coverage map below)
Zillow
Realtor.com
Redfin
Homes.com
Hundreds of brokerage websites
Stellar MLS covers 19+ counties, including the entire Venice/North Port/Sarasota region.
Flat Fee MLS Florida – Pricing
$295 Upfront
$750 SILVER PLAN (paid at settlement)
$1000 GOLD PLAN (paid at settlement)
Stellar MLS Coverage in Florida
Stellar MLS covers a massive portion of Florida, including:
Sarasota County
Charlotte County
Manatee County
Lee County
Hillsborough County
Pinellas County
Orange County
Osceola County
Polk County
Seminole County
Lake County
Volusia County
Marion County
Sumter County
Hernando County
Citrus County
Pasco County
This includes Venice, North Port, South Venice, Englewood, Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, and The Villages.
Your listing reaches every agent in the region, plus all major national portals.
Florida FSBO Rules & Requirements
Required disclosures
Florida requires:
Seller’s Property Disclosure (strongly recommended, often required by brokers)
Lead‑Based Paint Disclosure (if built before 1978)
HOA/Condo disclosure summary (if applicable)
Radon gas disclosure
Coastal property disclosures (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:
Florida allows video during showings but prohibits audio recording without consent.
Why Florida Sellers Choose Flat Fee MLS
Avoid 2.5–3% listing commissions
Keep control of your sale
Get full Stellar MLS exposure
Only pay buyer‑agent commission if you choose
Upgrade anytime to 1% full service
1% Full‑Service Listing in Florida (Sarasota, Venice, North Port and surrounding areas)
For sellers who want full representation while still saving money, Hawkins Real Estate Company offers:
Professional photography
Pricing strategy
Offer negotiation
Contract management
Closing coordination
All for 1% instead of 3%.
Florida FSBO Tips
Florida buyers expect professional photos — especially for pool homes, lanais, and waterfront
Highlight upgrades like roofs, HVAC, plumbing, and hurricane protection
Price using Stellar MLS comps (we can provide them)
Respond quickly to showing requests — Florida buyers move fast
Understand Florida’s condo/HOA disclosure timelines
Local MLS Details
Stellar MLS is the dominant MLS for Central and Southwest Florida.
Your listing reaches:
- Every agent in the region
- All major real estate portals
- Buyers relocating from out of state (Florida has the highest inbound migration in the U.S.)
This is essential for maximizing exposure in Florida’s competitive market.
Florida FAQ
Q: Will agents show my home if I’m FSBO?
Yes — your listing appears in Stellar 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. The upfront MLS fee is non refundable once the listing goes active.
