Flat Fee MLS North Carolina –

THE HIVE MLS Territory Only

Hawkins Real Estate Company provides Flat Fee MLS listings exclusively within the territory covered by THE HIVE MLS.

Your property is listed directly in THE HIVE MLS, giving you targeted exposure to the agents and buyers who actively work this hyper‑local market.

Your listing appears on:

• THE HIVE MLS
• Zillow
• Realtor.com
• Redfin
• Homes.com
• Hundreds of brokerage websites

This ensures your home reaches every agent who actually works THE HIVE MLS region.

Flat Fee MLS – THE HIVE MLS Territory Pricing:

$295 Upfront

$750 SILVER PLAN (paid at settlement)

$1000 GOLD PLAN (paid at settlment)

THE HIVE MLS Coverage Area

*****  SEE COVERAGE MAP BELOW *****

THE HIVE MLS is a micro‑regional MLS serving a defined local territory.

Your listing is placed only within this MLS footprint, ensuring:

• Hyper‑local agent visibility
• Accurate market‑specific pricing
• No dilution across irrelevant MLS regions
• Faster matching with buyers who are actually searching in this area

This is ideal for sellers who want precision targeting, not statewide MLS sprawl.

FSBO Rules & Requirements (THE HIVE MLS Region)

Required disclosures

North Carolina requires:

• Residential Property & Owners’ Association Disclosure Statement
• Lead‑Based Paint Disclosure (if built before 1978)
• Mineral, Oil & Gas Rights Disclosure
• Well/septic disclosures (if applicable)

Yard signs

Allowed throughout THE HIVE MLS territory.

Lockboxes

You may use your own or request one through 

Hawkins Real Estate Company for a small fee.

Showing restrictions

North Carolina allows video during showings but prohibits audio recording without consent.

Why Sellers Choose THE HIVE MLS

• Hyper‑local exposure
• No wasted reach into irrelevant MLS regions
• Agents in THE HIVE MLS area see your listing immediately
• Avoid 2.5–3% listing commissions
• Keep control of your sale
• Upgrade anytime to 1% full service

FSBO Tips for THE HIVE MLS Region

• Local buyers respond strongly to accurate pricing — use HIVE‑specific comps
• Highlight neighborhood‑level features (schools, parks, micro‑communities)
• Use professional photos — small markets reward standout visuals
• Respond quickly to showing requests
• Understand NC disclosure requirements

Local MLS Details

THE HIVE MLS is a localized MLS system, not a statewide platform.

Your listing is placed only within THE HIVE MLS territory, ensuring:

• Maximum relevance
• Local agent engagement
• Accurate market positioning
• No cross‑MLS noise

This is ideal for sellers who want precision exposure in a tightly defined market.

FAQ – THE HIVE MLS Territory

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

Yes — your listing appears in THE HIVE 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 non-refundable!