Updated October 2026. All competitor prices were read on their own sites on October 20, 2026.
A Charleston, SC flat fee MLS listing costs $89 to $399 upfront, based on the 7 entry plans we read on October 20, 2026. Charleston homes go on the Charleston Trident MLS, the Lowcountry’s MLS (our Charleston for sale by owner website ranking compares free sites too). Beycome Basic is $99 with $0 at closing. On a typical $587,500 Charleston home, a 0.5% closing fee adds $2,938.
Near the water, plan for the paperwork too: the state disclosure form asks nine questions about flooding and erosion. Ready to list? Start a $99 flat fee MLS listing; once the questionnaire is complete, it’s usually live within hours.
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Key takeaways
- The typical home value in Charleston was $587,500 in September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 1.4% over the year. At 3%, a listing agent earns $17,625.00 on that; Beycome Basic is $99.
- The deed recording fee on a $587,500 sale is $2,173.75, owed by the seller.
- For $99, Brokerless lists 6 photos for 6 months. Beycome lists every photo the MLS allows, for the longest term allowed.
How much does a Charleston SC flat fee MLS listing cost?
A Charleston SC flat fee MLS listing costs $89 to $399 upfront, and from $99 to about $3,027 once closing fees are added on a typical home. We lined up each firm’s cheapest MLS plan. Rivals go A to Z, and Beycome is on the right. If a page left a point out, we wrote “not stated.”
| Entry plan | Brokerless $99 plan | Fizber MLS Boost | Homecoin flat fee MLS | HomeZu Local MLS Listing | Houzeo Bronze | List With Freedom Gold | Beycome Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront | $99 | $270 sale price (checkout showed $295) | $149 (shown on its FL and TX pages; “varies by MLS”) | $399 | $399 | $89 | $99 |
| Fee at closing | $0 (“no closing fees”) | None listed for SC | $0 (“Never!”) | 0.1% to 0.25% (“varies by state”) | $0 (+0.5% in Hilton Head and Beaufort County MLS) | 0.5% compliance fee | $0 |
| Photos on the MLS | 6 | 6 | Max | 25 | 25 | 25 | Max the MLS allows |
| Listing term | 6 months | 6 months | 12 months | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months | Max the state and MLS allow** |
| MLS | Local MLS (state not named) | State not named | South Carolina listed as active | Not stated | Not stated | South Carolina not named | Charleston Trident MLS |
| Syndication | Realtor.com for 6 months; Zillow, Trulia, Homes.com (footnoted on its site) | Not stated | Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, Redfin | Not stated | Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, Redfin, “100+” | Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin | Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia and more |
| Offers / e-sign | Not stated | Not stated | Listing forms e-signed | Not stated | None listed on Bronze | Listing docs online; offer review $595 extra | Offer dashboard + e-sign |
| Showings | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | ShowingTime, when available |
| Who helps you negotiate | None (you negotiate) | Not stated | None included; listing help $99 to $299 | Not stated | None on Bronze | None (you negotiate) | Artur AI for offers and negotiation; an expert on Concierge |
| Changes | Free MLS status changes | Not stated | 10 free | Not stated | 10 | Unlimited, free | Unlimited, no charge |
| Cancellation | Not stated | Any time; a fee “in some markets” | No cost | No fee to terminate; $50 if canceled before MLS entry | Only with no active or accepted offers | No fee; no refund once listed | No fee*; no refund once listed |
| Total on a typical $587,500 Charleston home | $99 | $270 to $295 | $149 if the FL and TX price applies | $987 to $1,868 | $399 | $3,027 | $99 |
Charleston’s prices make percentages bite. List With Freedom’s Gold plan is $89 at signup and about $3,027 by closing. HomeZu’s 0.1% to 0.25% adds $588 to $1,469.
Same $99 at Brokerless and Beycome, different listing
Both cost $99, and neither charges at closing. Brokerless’s $99 plan shows 6 photos for 6 months, and you negotiate alone. Its $188 plan adds photos and runs 12 months. Beycome Basic shows as many photos as the Charleston Trident MLS takes, for the longest term the state and MLS allow.** A marsh view or a piazza needs more than six pictures, and a slow sale can outrun a short term.
Flood, erosion and beach questions on the disclosure
Near the water, the state’s Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement gets real. It was updated in June 2025. Questions 20 to 28 ask about:
- Flooding from rising water or water intrusion while you owned the home.
- Erosion, and any bulkhead, seawall, rock revetment or buried sandbags on the lot.
- Flood zones, wetlands and flood risk designations.
- Flood insurance you carry now, from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private policy.
- Flood claims, flood repairs you paid for yourself, and any FEMA or other federal aid you got.
- Whether the property was assessed for a beach nourishment project.
Gather claim dates, repair bills and your policy pages before you list. Under S.C. Code 27-50-65, an owner who knowingly fails a disclosure duty can owe the buyer actual damages, court costs and possibly attorney fees.
Who’s behind the Charleston Trident MLS
The Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service calls itself the Lowcountry’s most extensive property database. It’s tied to the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®. That group was founded in 1907. It’s one of 15 local boards in the state.
You don’t get MLS access as an owner. A licensed broker enters the listing, and you keep the say on price and offers. Our Charleston listing page explains the steps with Beycome. Selling across the Cooper River or up I-26? The Mount Pleasant flat fee MLS comparison and the North Charleston ranking use the same MLS.
The deed fee on a Charleston-priced home
South Carolina’s deed recording fee is $1.85 per $500 of value or part of $500: $1.30 for the state and $0.55 for the county (S.C. Code 12-24-10 and 12-24-90). The seller, as grantor, is liable for it, and it’s paid when the deed records with the Charleston County Register of Deeds. A typical Charleston home value of $587,500 is 1,175 units of $500, so the fee is $2,173.75.
A South Carolina attorney must supervise your closing. The state Supreme Court said so in Doe v. McMaster, so plan for that fee too. Our guide to drafting a South Carolina FSBO contract shows where the attorney fits.
How each company handles a Charleston listing
Brokerless
Three plans, $99 to $188, and no fees at closing. You manage offers and negotiation on your own. For a coastal home with many features, the $188 tier’s 12 months and extra photos fit better than $99.
Fizber
MLS Boost showed $270 on sale with 6 photos and 6 months; Premium MLS Boost adds max photos and 12 months. It lists no closing fee in South Carolina. Its checkout still read $295 and $395, so check the price when you pay.
Homecoin
Homecoin counts South Carolina as active. You get max photos, 12 months, 10 free changes, and its FAQ says it never charges at closing. Canceling costs nothing. Its $149 price was shown for Florida and Texas, and it says prices vary by MLS.
HomeZu
The South Carolina plan is $399 for 25 photos and 6 months, plus 0.1% to 0.25% at closing. On the typical Charleston home value, that’s $987 to $1,868 all in.
Houzeo
Bronze is $399 with 25 photos, 6 months and $0 at closing. Houzeo’s extra 0.5% applies down the coast in the Hilton Head and Beaufort County MLS, not on Charleston Trident listings. Its higher plans take 0.5% to 1.25% at closing, $999 minimum. Platinum here totals $7,842.75.
List With Freedom
Gold is $89 plus a 0.5% compliance fee at closing, with 25 photos for 6 months. Its Platinum plans charge 0.25%. Listing changes are free, and you negotiate yourself.
Beycome
Basic is $99, $0 at closing. You get max photos, the longest term allowed,** Zillow, Realtor.com and Trulia syndication, an offer dashboard with e-sign, ShowingTime when available, unlimited changes and our Artur AI assistant for offers. Canceling has no fee.*
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Get up to 2% back at closing
On homes listed by other agents, Beycome credits you up to 2% of the price at closing (1% kept, $1,499 minimum; not on FSBO homes or homes listed by Beycome sellers).
Buy a home →How many buyers are out there? In January 2026, 1,080 homes changed hands across Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and Colleton counties, 2.5% more than a year earlier, according to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors as reported by The Post and Courier (February 2026).
If you want an expert negotiating with you in Charleston
| Top plan | Upfront | Fee at closing | Photos | Term | Negotiation help | Total on $587,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fizber Premium MLS Boost | $295 sale price | None listed for SC | Max | 12 months | Not stated | $295 |
| Houzeo Platinum | $499 | 1.25% (min $999) | Max | 12 months | Offer and repair negotiation | $7,843 |
| List With Freedom Platinum Plus | $395 | 0.25% | Max | 12 months | Coordinator included; you negotiate | $1,864 |
| Beycome Concierge | $1,399 | $0 | Max, plus 25 HD photos taken for you | Max allowed** | Yes: an expert works with you on pricing, negotiation, documents and closing | $1,399 |
On Basic, Artur AI helps you read offers; only Beycome Concierge adds an expert who negotiates with you, always on your side, while every decision stays yours. It’s $1,399.
Charleston FAQ
Which MLS do Charleston homes go on?
The Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service, tied to the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®.
Do I have to disclose past flooding when I sell in Charleston?
Yes. The South Carolina disclosure asks about flooding, flood zones, flood insurance, claims, unclaimed flood repairs and federal disaster aid.
How much is the deed fee on a Charleston sale?
$1.85 per $500 of value. On a typical $587,500 home it’s $2,173.75, owed by the seller.
Does Houzeo’s coastal 0.5% apply in Charleston?
No. Houzeo’s page names only Hilton Head MLS and Beaufort County MLS.
How do I list my Charleston home on the MLS without an agent?
Hire a flat fee broker that’s a member of the Charleston Trident MLS, pay the upfront fee, and send your details and photos. With Beycome it’s $99 and $0 at closing.
Do I need a lawyer to sell my house by owner in Charleston?
For the closing, yes. South Carolina requires an attorney to supervise real estate closings, so budget for that fee even without an agent.
How long do Charleston homes take to sell?
It depends on price, condition and season, so pick a listing term with room to spare. Beycome Basic runs for the longest term the state and MLS allow.
Will my Charleston flat fee listing be on Zillow?
With Beycome, yes, along with Realtor.com and Trulia. Read our guide to selling by owner on Zillow.
The Charleston market this fall
Zillow’s index puts the typical Charleston home value at $587,500 in September 2026, up 1.4% over the year (Zillow Research). Compare the rest of the state in our South Carolina flat fee guide, or read how to sell a South Carolina home without a realtor.
When you’re set, list your Charleston home on the Charleston Trident MLS for $99, with nothing more due to Beycome at closing.
Reviewed by Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC, licensed real estate brokerage (SC #24080).
Commission figures are examples only. Real estate commissions are not set by law or by NAR rules and are fully negotiable. Here’s what commission looks like across South Carolina. Sellers choose whether to offer any compensation to a buyer’s agent, and how much; since August 17, 2024, those offers can’t be shown on the MLS.
Prices are as of October 2026. Competitor prices and terms come from each company’s own website, read on Oct 20, 2026; they can change, so check before you buy. “$0 at closing” means no Beycome fee at closing. You still pay other closing costs, taxes, the lawyer and any buyer’s agent pay you agree to.
* No cancellation fee on any Beycome package. There is no refund once the listing is live, and a listing that is under contract can’t be canceled.
** Listing term is the maximum the state and the MLS allow: up to 24 months (12 in Maryland and Pennsylvania).
For other firms, the rows on where the listing is sent, e-sign, help and changes come from the pages each one showed for Texas, read the same day. They may differ by state. Where a page said nothing, the table says “not stated.”
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules vary by state and MLS, so ask a South Carolina real estate attorney about your own sale.
Sources
- Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service (CHS Regional MLS).
- Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS, about us.
- SC Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement (updated 6/2025).
- S.C. Code Title 27, Chapter 50, disclosure.
- S.C. Code Title 12, Chapter 24, deed recording fee.
- S.C. Supreme Court, Doe v. McMaster (2003).
- Zillow Research, Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), September 2026.
- Brokerless pricing, read October 20, 2026.
- Fizber packages, read October 20, 2026.
- Homecoin flat fee MLS, read October 20, 2026.
- HomeZu South Carolina, read October 20, 2026.
- Houzeo South Carolina pricing, read October 20, 2026.
- List With Freedom pricing, read October 20, 2026.
- Beycome internal data, October 2026 (package features and the MLSs we list on).
- Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, January 2026 sales, via The Post and Courier (February 14, 2026).
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