Updated October 2026. Prices for Texas plans were read on each company’s own Texas or pricing pages on October 20, 2026. TREC forms, tax and title facts were read on October 22, 2026. Beycome is one of the companies listed.
In Texas, a for sale by owner website that puts your home on the MLS costs $85 to $399 upfront as of October 2026. On the typical Texas home, worth $296,400 (Zillow, September 2026), the all-in cost runs from $99 to $1,571. Your county decides which Texas MLS you land on. TREC’s forms shape the deal.
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Key takeaways
- Beycome lists on 12 Texas MLSs, from HAR in Houston to GEPAR in El Paso, for the same $99.
- On a $296,400 Texas home, a 0.5% closing fee adds $1,482 to an $85 or $89 listing.
- Most Texas resale deals use TREC’s One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale), form 20-19.
- Texas has no state property tax, and Beycome Title charges a $299 settlement fee per side in Texas.
Which MLS will a Texas FSBO listing go on?
Texas has many MLSs. Your listing goes on the one that covers your county, and that’s where local buyer’s agents search. So the first question to ask any FSBO site is simple: which MLS will my home be on?
Beycome’s Texas page lists the 12 MLSs we list on. Each one is included in the flat fee, whichever covers your county.
| Area | MLS | Typical home value, Sept. 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Houston metro | Houston MLS (HAR) | $302,800 |
| Dallas metro | NTREIS | $358,200 |
| Austin metro | Austin MLS (Unlock) | $414,300 |
| San Antonio metro | LERA MLS | $273,800 |
| Killeen and Fort Hood area | Central Texas MLS | $248,000 |
| El Paso metro | Greater El Paso MLS (GEPAR) | $233,000 |
| Corpus Christi metro | South Texas MLS | $221,500 |
| Other areas | Amarillo, San Angelo, Greater Tyler (GTAR), Wichita Falls and My State MLS | Varies |
Home values are Zillow’s typical home value for each metro. Other sites name fewer Texas MLSs on their pages. Brokerless lists HAR, NTREIS, SABOR and ACTRIS. Homecoin says its price varies by MLS, and we saw $149 for NTREIS. If you’re outside the big four metros, ask before you pay.
For the step-by-step, read how to list your Texas home on the MLS by owner.
What does each Texas FSBO site cost, all-in?
The sticker price is only half of it. Some plans add a percentage of your price at closing. We priced each entry MLS plan on two Texas homes: the statewide typical value and a typical Austin home.
| Entry MLS plan (Texas) | Upfront + at closing | On $296,400 (Texas) | On $414,300 (Austin) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beycome Basic | $99 + $0 | $99 | $99 |
| Brokerless | $99 + $0 (ShowingTime $50 extra) | $99 | $99 |
| Homecoin | $149 + $0 | $149 | $149 |
| Congress Realty Basic | $299 + none stated | $299 | $299 |
| Houzeo Bronze | $399 + $0 | $399 | $399 |
| HomeZu Basic | $399 + 0.1% | $695.40 | $813.30 |
| ByOwner.com MLS plan | $295 + 0.25% (Houston page: $195) | $1,036 | $1,330.75 |
| Unreal Estate Basic | $85 + 0.5% | $1,567 | $2,156.50 |
| List With Freedom Gold | $89 + 0.5% | $1,571 | $2,160.50 |
Cost isn’t the whole story, though. The same plans differ a lot on photos and listing term. That’s what decides how long you can stay on the market without paying again.
How do the Texas options differ?
Beycome Basic, $99. The MLS photo maximum, the longest term the state and MLS allow, unlimited updates and e-signature. Offer and negotiation help comes from our Artur AI assistant. ShowingTime is included where the MLS offers it. Nothing is due to Beycome at closing. See the Texas flat fee MLS plans.
Brokerless, $99. Six photos and six months on the entry plan, and no closing fees. Negotiation is up to you. Its $188 plan adds a 12-month term and more photos.
Homecoin, $149. Max photos, 12 months, 10 free changes and cancel at no cost. If you want an agent instead, its Texas page shows a 2.5% commission option.
Congress Realty, $299 to $499. It serves Texas but not Florida, Georgia or the Carolinas. Basic allows up to 4 photos and 5 changes. Plus and Premium give the maximum photos. Every plan includes DocuSign, with a 6-month term and extensions available.
Houzeo Bronze, $399. 25 photos, 6 months and $0 at closing. Silver, Gold and Platinum add 0.5% to 1.25% at closing, with a $999 minimum.
HomeZu, $399 to $999. Its Texas page lists a 0.1% transaction fee at closing, 20 photos and 6 months. Max photos and a 12-month term are $100 upgrades each. The same page also says there’s never a fee at closing, so ask before you sign.
ByOwner.com. Its Houston page shows an MLS listing for $195. Its pricing page shows $295 plus 0.25% at closing. Both say 6 months and up to 50 photos.
Unreal Estate and List With Freedom. Low entry prices with a 0.5% fee at closing. Unreal’s Texas Basic allows 15 photos and 2 changes. List With Freedom’s Gold plan gives 25 photos and shows TREC notices on its site.
Want a wider list built around MLS companies? Read the Texas flat fee MLS company rankings. For a 100-point score of national sites, see our US FSBO website scorecard.
Which TREC forms will a Texas FSBO seller see?
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) publishes the forms most Texas deals run on. You’ll likely see these four, so it pays to read them before your first showing.
- One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale), form 20-19, effective July 1, 2026. TREC calls it the most frequently used contract form.
- Seller’s Disclosure Notice, form 55-1, effective May 28, 2026. TREC says sellers of previously occupied single family homes need it.
- Third Party Financing Addendum, form 40-11. Buyers add it when a lender pays part of the price.
- Information About Brokerage Services, form IABS 1-2, effective January 1, 2026. It’s a TREC notice you’ll often get from agents.
The 20-19 isn’t for condos, new homes sold by a builder, or farm and ranch property. TREC has separate forms for those. Our guide to drafting a FSBO contract in Texas walks through the key paragraphs.
How does closing work for a Texas FSBO sale?
Texas has no state property tax. The Comptroller says local taxing units set the rates and use the money for schools, roads, police and fire protection. Your appraisal district or tax assessor-collector answers questions about your bill. To find your account, see our guide to the Texas property tax ID number.
The Texas Department of Insurance regulates title insurance, and premiums follow state-set rates. So the premium doesn’t change from one title company to the next. What does change is the settlement fee each company charges.
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Should a Texas seller pay for a person to negotiate?
If you’d rather not handle offers yourself, these plans say a person helps. Totals are on the $296,400 Texas home.
| Plan | Homecoin agent (TX) | Houzeo Platinum | Congress Full Service | HomeZu Premium | Beycome Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 2.5% commission | $499 + 1.25% ($999 min) | $399 + 0.5% | $999 + 0.1% | $999 (list $1,399), $0 at closing |
| Who helps | A seller agent | Offer and repair negotiation | Offer help | “Assist with negotiations” | A Beycome expert; you make every decision |
| Total on $296,400 | $7,410 | $4,204 | $1,881 | $1,295.40 | $999 |
With Beycome Concierge, experts handle the back and forth, with support Monday to Saturday. You keep control of price, offers and timing.
The 2.5% figure is Homecoin’s published rate, used here as an example. Commissions are not set by law or by NAR rules and are fully negotiable. Sellers choose whether to offer a buyer’s agent any compensation, and how much. Since August 17, 2024, those offers can’t be shown on the MLS.
Selling in a big metro? See our notes on options for selling a house in Houston and on how to sell your Dallas home without a realtor.
What reviewers say about these services
Every service in this list has happy and unhappy customers. Here is a short, balanced sample of public reviews, quoted as written. Read the full reviews before you choose.
Fizber
- From Jim on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “Lynn At Fizber .com Helped me with every step of the listing process because I'm not very good on the computer. I sent them the link for the photos and the 3D walk thru and they loaded it all for…”.
- From Vlad on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “Also after trying to search my property on their website I found out that it is VERY slow. After a minute of waiting for the search results I got message saying your property not found 🙂 I listed my property…”.
ListWithFreedom
- From Michael on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “This company does not rest they literally were there every day and time we contacted them with a live person.”.
- From SC on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “Poor response time. Did not follow directions for posting. Total waste of money.”.
Homecoin
- From Rahat on Yelp: “Great experience with Homecoin. com. We have sold two homes using the Homecoin MLS. It's a well run company. Customer service is great. They are responsive. We saved a nice chunk on seller's comission.”.
- From Michael on Yelp: “Huge waste of time. All calls on your property will never be routed to you. Save your money, more importantly your time.”.
Houzeo
- From Susan on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “Aj made my experience great. He was very kind, patient and professional he had great customer service skills.”.
- From Charles on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “Required payment uofront before could see documents. Listing and agreement not signed by property owners. But by P O A that did not have all 5 owners P O A. Signed tuesday evening called weds morn and asked to cancel…”.
FSBO.com
- From Soldier Mom on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “EXTREMELY BLESSED to have found FSBO COM. I WILL NEVER GO WITH ANOTHER REALTOR AGAIN. They have assisted me EVERY Step of the way and on a Sunday!!! "I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!".”.
- From Erin on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “I am so disappointed with this company. $500 rip-off. They will have a realtor list your property on your local MLS but cannot put your contact info on the public facing info. Also – that listing transfers to Zillow.com so…”.
Texas FSBO website questions
What are the best for sale by owner websites in Texas?
Look for one that lists on your county’s MLS with no fee at closing. In October 2026, Beycome Basic ($99), Brokerless ($99) and Homecoin ($149) charge nothing at closing; they differ on photos and term.
How much does it cost to list on the MLS by owner in Texas?
Entry plans cost $85 to $399 upfront. With closing fees, the all-in cost on a $296,400 home runs from $99 to $1,571.
Which MLS covers Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio?
HAR covers Houston, NTREIS covers Dallas-Fort Worth, Unlock covers Austin and LERA covers San Antonio. Beycome lists on all four and 8 more Texas MLSs.
Do Texas sellers have to give a Seller’s Disclosure Notice?
TREC says sellers of previously occupied single family homes need it. The current form is 55-1, effective May 28, 2026.
Which contract do Texas buyers use for a resale home?
Usually TREC’s One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale), form 20-19. Condos, builder sales and farm and ranch deals use other TREC forms.
Does Texas have a state property tax?
No. Local taxing units set property tax rates, and your appraisal district handles questions.
How much does Beycome Title charge in Texas?
A $299 settlement fee per side. Title insurance premiums follow the state-set rate.
Reviewed by Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC, a licensed real estate brokerage. Licenses are listed at beycome.com/faq/how-to/are-you-a-licensed-broker/.
Competitor prices, fees, photos, terms and MLSs come from each company’s own Texas or pricing pages, read on October 20, 2026. Prices can vary by MLS and change without notice. Check the company’s site before you buy.
Home values are the Zillow Home Value Index (typical value, all homes) for September 2026. They are estimates, not sale prices.
Beycome prices are as of October 2026. Concierge lists at $1,399 and is offered at $999 for a limited time. “$0 at closing” means no Beycome fee at closing. Other closing costs, taxes, title fees and any buyer’s agent pay you agree to still apply.
Cancel free means no cancellation fee, not a refund; there’s no refund once the listing is live, and listings under contract can’t be canceled. Listing term is the maximum the state and MLS allow: 24 months, or 12 months in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Beycome Title operates in Florida and Texas today, and Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana starting November 1, 2026. Its Texas settlement fee is $299 per side; title premiums and government fees are extra.
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.
Brokerage services are provided through affiliated licensed brokerages in 18 states and DC. This is general information, not legal advice; rules vary by state and MLS.
Sources
- TREC, One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale), form 20-19, read October 22, 2026.
- TREC, Seller’s Disclosure Notice, form 55-1, read October 22, 2026.
- TREC, Third Party Financing Addendum, form 40-11, read October 22, 2026.
- TREC, Information About Brokerage Services, form IABS 1-2, read October 22, 2026.
- Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance, read October 22, 2026.
- Texas Department of Insurance, Title insurance, read October 22, 2026.
- Zillow Research, Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026.
- NAR, What the NAR Settlement Means for Home Buyers and Sellers, read October 22, 2026.
- Competitor Texas and pricing pages (Brokerless, Homecoin, Congress Realty, Houzeo, HomeZu, ByOwner.com, Unreal Estate, List With Freedom), read October 20, 2026.
- Beycome, Texas flat fee MLS page (12 Texas MLSs) and listing package features, October 2026.
- Beycome Title, Texas settlement fee, read October 22, 2026.
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