Updated October 2026. Houzeo’s prices and terms were read on Houzeo’s own pricing and state pages on October 21, 2026. Beycome competes with Houzeo, and Houzeo publishes its own page about Beycome. We stick to what Houzeo’s pages say, and we say where ours have the same rule.
Houzeo is a legitimate online listing company with four plans as of October 2026. Only one is a true flat fee: Bronze, at $399 with $0 at closing. Silver ($449), Gold ($479) and Platinum ($499) add 0.5%, 1% or 1.25% at closing, with a $999 minimum. On a $417,500 home, that’s $2,586 to $5,718 in total.
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Key takeaways
- Houzeo’s pricing page calls Bronze “a true Flat Fee MLS plan”: $399, 6 months, 25 photos, $0 at closing. That’s a fair offer, and we say so.
- On Silver, Gold and Platinum, Houzeo says “a minimum listing agent commission of $999 applies at closing,” on top of the upfront price.
- Houzeo’s footer says it holds brokerage licenses in Alabama and Texas. Elsewhere, listings go through other licensed brokers.
- Beycome Basic is $99 with $0 at closing; Concierge is offered at $999 (list price $1,399), also with $0 at closing.
Earlier versions of this page said Houzeo was no longer a flat fee service. That’s not accurate today: Bronze is a flat fee. The other three plans aren’t. Here’s the full picture.
How much does Houzeo cost in 2026?
Houzeo shows the same four plans on its Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina pages. Its pricing page adds, “Select your state to get the exact pricing,” and “Not all plans available in all markets.”
| Plan | Upfront | At closing | Term | Photos | Some features listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $399 | $0 | 6 months | 25 | 10 listing changes, 3 open houses, yard sign $49 |
| Silver | $449 | 0.5%, $999 minimum | Not stated separately | Maximum | Unlimited changes and open houses, mobile app, counter offers |
| Gold | $479 | 1%, $999 minimum | Not stated separately | Maximum | Offer review tools, pricing help |
| Platinum | $499 | 1.25%, $999 minimum | 12 months | Maximum | “Personal Concierge,” additional MLS included |
Houzeo also lists an additional MLS at $399, included on Platinum. On its Georgia page, our October 20 capture noted “an additional 0.3% due at closing” for listings in First MLS. Its South Carolina page notes an extra 0.5% in the Hilton Head and Beaufort County MLSs.
Does Houzeo have hidden fees?
Not hidden, but easy to miss. Houzeo prints its closing fees on the pricing page. The thing to notice is the size. A 0.5% to 1.25% fee at closing grows with your price, and the $999 floor applies even on a cheaper home.
Here’s the math on the US median existing-home price of $417,500, from NAR’s September 2026 report:
- Bronze: $399 upfront, $0 at closing, $399 total.
- Silver: $449 plus 0.5% ($2,087.50), $2,536.50 total.
- Gold: $479 plus 1% ($4,175), $4,654 total.
- Platinum: $499 plus 1.25% ($5,218.75), $5,717.75 total.
On a $150,000 home, the Silver fee would be $750, so the $999 minimum applies instead. Houzeo’s own “estimated savings” figures assume a traditional commission, which isn’t a fixed number. Commissions are not set by law or NAR rules and are fully negotiable.
A Reddit user who tried Houzeo put the confusion simply. Zestyclose-Donut wrote on r/fsbo that they signed up expecting a flat fee and later “had to downgrade my account” to avoid the commission. Read the plan line before you pay; Bronze is the only one without a closing fee.
What happens if you cancel a Houzeo listing?
Houzeo says you can cancel any time, with a condition. Its state pages say cancellation is allowed if there are no active or accepted offers, and add: “If any offers were received during the time the listing was active, the listing agent’s commission is still owed in accordance with the listing agreement.”
In fairness, Beycome has limits too. A Beycome listing under contract can’t be canceled, Georgia MLS charges a mandatory $25 cancellation fee, and there’s no refund once a listing is live. The difference: no Beycome plan has a percentage fee, so there’s no commission to owe when you cancel.
Houzeo vs Beycome: how do they compare?
Entry plan against entry plan, and top plan against top plan. Houzeo items are from its own pages, October 21, 2026. “Not stated” means its pages don’t say.
| Item | Houzeo Bronze | Houzeo Platinum | Beycome Basic | Beycome Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront | $399 | $499 | $99 | $999 (list $1,399) |
| At closing | $0 | 1.25%, $999 min. | $0 | $0 |
| Total on $417,500 | $399 | $5,717.75 | $99 | $999 |
| MLS photos | 25 | Maximum | Maximum the MLS allows | Maximum the MLS allows |
| Listing term | 6 months | 12 months | Maximum the state and MLS allow** | Maximum the state and MLS allow** |
| Syndication | Zillow, Realtor, Redfin and more | Same | Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin via the MLS feed | Same |
| Listing changes | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited, no charge | Unlimited, no charge |
| Offers and e-sign | Not on Bronze | Offer review and counter tools | E-sign included | E-sign included |
| Negotiation help | Not stated | “Personal Concierge” | Artur AI | Experts negotiate; you decide |
| Cancellation | Commission owed if offers were received (paid plans) | Same | No fee*; no refund once listed | No fee*; no refund once listed |
| Where you can list | Many states; plans vary by market | Same | 17 states and DC | 17 states and DC |
Where Houzeo wins: coverage. It serves far more states than Beycome. If your home is outside Beycome’s 17 states and DC, Houzeo Bronze is a reasonable flat fee option.
Where Beycome wins: price at the same level. Beycome Basic is $300 less than Bronze, with more photos and a longer term. Beycome’s Concierge package gives you experts who handle offers and negotiation while you stay in control of every decision, for $999 with nothing due to Beycome at closing.
Is Houzeo a licensed broker?
In two states. Houzeo’s site footer, read October 21, 2026, says it “holds real estate brokerage licenses in Alabama and Texas.” In other states, a separate licensed broker places your listing in the MLS. That’s legal and common. It does mean your listing contract, changes and questions may involve a broker you didn’t pick by name.
Beycome is licensed in 18 states and DC through its own affiliated brokerages, and lists on MLSs in 17 states and DC. You can see the full list on the Beycome flat fee MLS page.
What do Houzeo reviews and complaints say?
Houzeo has many positive reviews, and most customers seem satisfied. Its about page says the CEO started the company after selling his own home in 2013. People who like it mention the easy setup and the dashboard.
Complaints follow a pattern. You can read Houzeo complaints on the BBB and its BBB customer reviews. The recurring themes are the closing fee, plan upgrades and slow changes made through the outside broker. On Google, some customers describe delays on price changes. Read recent reviews, both good and bad, and judge for yourself.
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What are Houzeo’s pros and cons?
Pros
- Bronze is a true flat fee: $399 with $0 at closing.
- Serves many more states than most flat fee companies.
- Paid plans include a dashboard, mobile app and offer tools.
- Prices and closing fees are printed on its pricing page.
- Many satisfied customers.
Cons
- Three of four plans add 0.5% to 1.25% at closing, with a $999 minimum.
- Bronze has 25 photos, 6 months and 10 listing changes.
- Brokerage licenses in two states; elsewhere an outside broker lists your home.
- On paid plans, commission can still be owed after cancellation if offers came in.
- Extra fees in some MLSs, such as First MLS in Georgia.
Who should use Houzeo, and who should look elsewhere?
Houzeo Bronze makes sense if your state isn’t served by Beycome and you want a flat fee with an app. A paid plan can make sense if you value Houzeo’s tools and your price is low enough that the closing fee stays small.
If you’re in Beycome’s 17 states or DC, compare totals first. Our roundup of flat fee MLS companies lays out the options. Florida sellers can also check flat fee listing services in Florida. We’ve also reviewed Clever, Homecoin and Brokerless.
Selling in Florida or Texas? Closing costs are separate from any listing fee. Learn who picks the title company, then compare Beycome Title‘s flat settlement fee: $99 in Florida, $299 in Texas. If you’d rather skip listing altogether, see companies that buy houses for cash.
Our take
Houzeo is a real company with a real flat fee plan. The catch is that its marketing leads with “flat fee” while three of its four plans charge a percentage at closing. If you pick Houzeo, pick Bronze, or do the closing-fee math on your price before you upgrade.
Houzeo
2 out of 5
One true flat fee plan at $399; three plans add 0.5% to 1.25% at closing with a $999 minimum.
Reviewed by beycome · October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Is Houzeo legit?
Yes. Houzeo is a real company that lists homes on the MLS through licensed brokers. It holds its own brokerage licenses in Alabama and Texas and works with other brokers elsewhere.
Is Houzeo a flat fee MLS service?
Partly. Bronze is $399 with $0 at closing, a true flat fee. Silver, Gold and Platinum add 0.5%, 1% or 1.25% at closing, with a $999 minimum.
Does Houzeo have hidden fees?
Its closing fees are printed on the pricing page, so they aren’t hidden. Watch for the $999 minimum on paid plans, extra MLS fees in some areas, and add-ons like the $49 yard sign.
How much does Houzeo cost on a $400,000 home?
Bronze: $399. Silver: $449 plus $2,000 at closing. Gold: $479 plus $4,000. Platinum: $499 plus $5,000. Prices as of October 21, 2026.
Can I cancel a Houzeo listing?
Yes, if there are no active or accepted offers. Houzeo says that if offers were received while the listing was active, the listing agent’s commission is still owed under the listing agreement.
What’s the difference between Houzeo and Beycome?
Price and coverage. Beycome Basic is $99 and Concierge $999, both with $0 at closing, in 17 states and DC. Houzeo covers more states, from $399, with closing fees on three of its four plans.
Prices as of October 2026 and subject to change. Houzeo prices, terms and quotes come from Houzeo’s own pricing, state, about and terms pages, read October 20 and 21, 2026; check them before you buy. “$0 at closing” means no listing company fee at closing; other closing costs, taxes, title charges and any agreed buyer-agent compensation still apply. Commissions are examples only: they are not set by law or NAR rules and are negotiable; sellers choose whether to offer buyer-agent compensation, and since August 17, 2024 such offers can’t be shown on the MLS.
* No Beycome cancellation fee, except Georgia MLS’s mandatory $25; listings under contract can’t be canceled; no refund once the listing is live. ** The maximum listing term the state and MLS allow: 24 months, 12 in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Basic and Enhanced get offer and negotiation help from the Artur AI assistant, not a person; people negotiate on Concierge. Concierge list price $1,399, offered at $999 for a limited time. Beycome Title closes in Florida and Texas today, and Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana starting November 1, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Sources
- Houzeo pricing page, state pages (FL, TX, GA, NC, SC), about page and site footer, read October 20 and 21, 2026 (dated captures kept by Beycome).
- NAR, Existing-Home Sales, September 2026.
- NAR, what the settlement means for home sellers.
- BBB, Houzeo Corp. complaints.
- Beycome, listing package features, October 2026.
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