Updated October 2026. Pennsylvania prices read on each company’s own site on October 31, 2026. City tax and Bright MLS facts checked the same day.
Flat fee MLS in Philadelphia costs $89 to $399 upfront with the eight companies we checked on October 31, 2026. Every Philadelphia home goes on Bright MLS. Beycome lists you there for $99 with $0 at closing. Watch two things: closing fees of 0.1% to 0.5%, and the city’s 4.578% transfer tax.
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Philadelphia numbers that matter
- The typical Philadelphia home was worth $231,600 in September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), flat over the year.
- A 3% listing commission on $231,600 is $6,948. A $99 flat fee with $0 at closing keeps $6,849 of that with you.
- Transfer tax in the city is 4.578%: $10,602.65 on the typical home, usually split between buyer and seller.
- Bright MLS serves 100,000+ real estate professionals, so a Philadelphia buyer’s agent is very likely to see your listing there.
How much does flat fee MLS cost in Philadelphia?
Entry plans run from $89 to $399 upfront. Add the fees some companies take at closing, and the all-in cost on a $231,600 home runs from $99 to $1,247. We list each company’s entry plan that puts a Philadelphia home on the MLS, A to Z. “Not stated” means the company’s page didn’t say.
| Plan | Upfront | At closing | All-in on $231,600 | MLS photos | Term | Names Bright MLS | Offer help | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brokerless $99 | $99 | $0 | $99 | 6 | 6 months | Yes | None, you negotiate | not stated |
| Fizber MLS Boost | $270 (sale; $295 list) | 0.1% in PA | $501.60 | 6 | 6 months | not stated | not stated | Anytime; fee “may apply” in some markets |
| Homecoin MLS listing | $199 | $0 (“Never”) | $199 | Max | 12 months | Yes | $99 to $299 add-on | No cost |
| HomeZu MLS Listing Only | $399 | 0.1% | $630.60 | 25+ | 6 months ($99 for 12) | not stated | Only on its $749 plan | No fee; $50 if canceled before MLS entry |
| Houzeo Bronze | $399 | $0 | $399 | 25 | 6 months | Yes (data credit) | None on Bronze | Only with no active offers |
| ISoldMyHouse Get LISTED | $299 | None stated | $299 | 10 | 6 months | not stated | None | Anytime; refund only before MLS entry |
| List With Freedom Gold | $89 | 0.5% | $1,247 | 25 | 6 months | Yes | $595 add-on | No fee without a pending contract |
| Beycome Basic | $99 | $0 | $99 | As many as Bright MLS allows | Up to 12 months** | Yes | Artur AI; a person on Concierge | No fee*; no refund once listed |
Transfer tax, title charges and any pay you agree to give a buyer’s agent come on top with every company. They aren’t in the totals. If you’re curious how 3% compares with what sellers pay in other states, see real estate commission by state in 2026.
Which flat fee MLS companies serve Philadelphia, and how do they rank?
We ranked on what a Philadelphia seller actually gets for the money: total cost on the typical home, photos, how long the listing lasts, and whether anyone helps with offers. Here’s the order.
1. Beycome is Philadelphia’s #1 flat fee MLS service for 2026
$99 on Bright MLS, $0 at closing, every photo slot the MLS allows and the longest term Pennsylvania allows, 12 months. Every package includes e-signature, online offers, unlimited free listing changes and ShowingTime where Bright offers it. On Basic and Enhanced, Artur, our AI assistant, helps you read and answer offers. Support runs 7 days a week, with Artur AI 24/7.
It’s also more than a listing. You sell, and if you’re buying next, our buyer program in Philadelphia is open to every buyer, with no upfront fee. We’ve helped 22,000+ homeowners save over $225 million, with a home sold every 30 minutes (Beycome internal data, October 2026).
2. Homecoin
Homecoin’s Pennsylvania page shows $199 for Bright MLS, with max photos, 12 months and 10 free changes. Its FAQ says it never charges at closing. Offer help isn’t included; it sells listing help for $99 to $299.
3. Brokerless
$99 and no closing fee, like Beycome Basic. The gap is the listing itself: 6 photos for 6 months. Its $188 plan gets max photos and 12 months. Its Pennsylvania page names Bright MLS.
4. ISoldMyHouse
$299 for up to 10 photos and 6 months, or $399 for max photos and 12 months. No closing fee is stated. You handle negotiation yourself.
5. Houzeo
Bronze is $399 with $0 at close, 25 photos, 6 months and 10 listing changes. Silver, Gold and Platinum add 0.5% to 1.25% at closing, with a $999 minimum. On the typical Philadelphia home, Platinum’s 1.25% comes to $2,895, plus $499 upfront.
6. Fizber
MLS Boost shows $270, marked down from $295, for 6 photos and 6 months. Fizber’s own page lists Pennsylvania among states with a 0.1% success fee at closing: $231.60 on $231,600.
7. HomeZu
$399 plus 0.1% at closing, 25+ photos and 6 months. A 12-month term costs $99 more. Its $749 Pennsylvania plan adds one contract review by an agent.
8. List With Freedom
The lowest sticker price, $89, but Gold adds 0.5% at closing. On $231,600 that’s $1,158, so $1,247 all-in. Its page names Bright MLS, West Penn MLS and Greater Lehigh Valley MLS.
Why does a $99 listing look so different from one company to the next?
Because the price tag hides the two things buyers notice first: photos and time on market.
Beycome Basic and Brokerless’s $99 plan both cost $99 and charge $0 at closing. Beycome Basic carries as many photos as Bright MLS takes and runs up to 12 months, the maximum the state and MLS allow in Pennsylvania.** Brokerless’s $99 plan carries 6 photos for 6 months.
Six photos is tight for a Philadelphia rowhome. Buyers want the front, the kitchen, each floor, the basement and the back patio or deck. A trinity or a long Fishtown row eats those six slots fast. A 6-month term also matters in a slow season. If your home lists in November, a winter on the market can run out the clock before spring buyers arrive.
Want to see how a by-owner listing gets to Zillow and the rest? Our guide to listing on the MLS without a realtor walks through it.
How much transfer tax will a Philadelphia seller pay?
More than almost anywhere else in the state. Pennsylvania charges 1%. The City of Philadelphia adds 3.578%. That’s 4.578% in all, per the city’s Department of Revenue, on the sale price or assessed value plus any assumed debt. The city and Philadelphia County are one government, so no separate county share sits on top.
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Buy a home →| Piece | Rate | On $231,600 |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | 1% | $2,316.00 |
| City of Philadelphia | 3.578% | $8,286.65 |
| Total | 4.578% | $10,602.65 |
| Seller’s half, if split evenly | $5,301.32 |
Who pays? The city says the tax is usually split evenly, but that’s not a legal requirement. It can collect 100% from either side. So write the split into your agreement of sale. The state’s Department of Revenue says the same thing in its own words: buyer and seller are jointly and severally liable.
Here’s what that means next to your listing fee. On the typical home, your half of the transfer tax is about 53 times the cost of a $99 listing. It’s the biggest number on most Philadelphia sellers’ settlement sheets after the mortgage payoff.
What else does Philadelphia ask of a seller?
Two things stand out. First, the state seller disclosure: a signed and dated statement goes to the buyer before the agreement of sale is signed, under 68 Pa.C.S. § 7303. Second, a city document. The Department of Licenses and Inspections says anyone selling property in Philadelphia needs a Property Sales Certification. It shows the zoning classification, the last established use and any open violations. It costs $139, and the city says processing takes five business days.
For the full by-owner checklist, including settlement and who drafts the contract, read how to sell a Pennsylvania home without a realtor. For the paperwork pile, our checklist for selling without an agent helps.
When is a full-service plan worth it in Philadelphia?
Compare top plan to top plan. Beycome Concierge is $999 until November 2, 2026 ($1,399 list price), with $0 at closing. A dedicated expert negotiates with you, always on your side, and every decision stays yours. Houzeo Platinum is $499 plus 1.25% at closing, $3,394 all-in on the typical home. List With Freedom Platinum Plus is $395 plus 0.25%, or $974, with a transaction coordinator and no negotiator named. Here’s what Beycome Concierge includes.
Do you need a realtor at all? No, it’s not required; it’s your choice. An agent does more of the work for a commission. A flat fee listing puts you on Bright MLS and leaves the showings and offers to you. Both paths sell homes in Philadelphia every week.
Ready? Start your Pennsylvania flat fee MLS listing for $99, with $0 at closing.
More Pennsylvania guides: Flat Fee MLS Pittsburgh (2026): 8 West Penn MLS Options Ranked, Flat Fee MLS Allentown & Lehigh Valley (2026): 8 Plans Ranked, How to Sell Your Philadelphia House Without a Realtor (2026), How to Sell Your Pittsburgh House Without a Realtor (2026), How to List Your Pennsylvania Home on the MLS by Owner (2026), Pennsylvania Seller Disclosure Form: What Sellers Must Disclose (2026), Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax: Who Pays and How Much (2026), Pennsylvania FSBO Agreement of Sale: What It Must Include (2026), Do You Need a Lawyer to Sell a House in Pennsylvania? (2026).
Philadelphia flat fee MLS FAQ
Which MLS covers Philadelphia?
Bright MLS. It serves 100,000+ real estate professionals across the Mid-Atlantic and formed in 2015 from the merger of 43 associations.
How much does a flat fee MLS listing cost in Philadelphia?
$89 to $399 upfront for entry plans in October 2026. Beycome Basic is $99 with $0 at closing. With a 0.5% closing fee, an $89 plan costs $1,247 all-in on $231,600.
What is the transfer tax on a Philadelphia home sale?
4.578%: 3.578% for the city and 1% for the state. On $231,600 that’s $10,602.65. It’s usually split evenly, but the agreement of sale decides.
Do I need a Property Sales Certification to sell in Philadelphia?
Yes. The city says anyone selling property in Philadelphia needs one. It costs $139 and shows zoning, last established use and open violations.
How long does a flat fee MLS listing last in Philadelphia?
With Beycome, up to 12 months, the maximum the state and MLS allow in Pennsylvania. Many competitors’ entry plans run 6 months.
Will my Philadelphia flat fee listing show on Zillow?
Usually, yes. Beycome sends Bright MLS listings to the major home search sites, including Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin. Check each site once you’re live.
Can I sell my Philadelphia house without a realtor?
Yes. It’s not required; it’s your choice. You give the buyer the state disclosure before the agreement of sale, get the city certification and settle at a title company.
Commission figures are examples only. Real estate commissions are not set by law or by NAR rules and are fully negotiable. 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.
Competitor prices as of October 31, 2026, from each company’s Pennsylvania or pricing page. Cancellation and offer-help details for ISoldMyHouse, Houzeo and List With Freedom come from their pages read October 20, 2026. Totals use the typical Philadelphia home value of $231,600 and add only each company’s stated fee at closing. Homecoin’s $199 is the price its page shows for Bright MLS.
Beycome prices: Basic $99 in Pennsylvania, Enhanced $399, Concierge $999 until November 2, 2026, 9 a.m. ET ($1,399 list price). “$0 at closing” means no Beycome fee at closing. Transfer tax, title charges and any buyer’s agent pay you agree to still apply.
* No cancellation fee. Listings under contract can’t be canceled. No refund once the listing is live.
** Listing term: the maximum the state and MLS allow, 12 months in Pennsylvania (24 months in most other states).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Reviewed by Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC, licensed real estate brokerage (PA #RB070477).
Sources
- City of Philadelphia, Realty Transfer Tax, read October 31, 2026.
- City of Philadelphia, Get a property sales certification, read October 31, 2026.
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Realty Transfer Tax, read October 31, 2026.
- Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 68, Chapter 73 (Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law).
- Bright MLS, About, read October 31, 2026.
- Zillow Research, Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026.
- NAR, Settlement FAQs.
- Competitor pages read October 31, 2026: Brokerless, Fizber, Homecoin, HomeZu, Houzeo, ISoldMyHouse, List With Freedom.
- Beycome, listing package features, October 2026.
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