Updated October 2026. For Marietta and Cobb County owners who want a Georgia MLS listing without a full-commission listing agent, and want straight answers on commissions, the MLS choice and closing costs. Figures were read on October 27, 2026.
Yes, you can list your Marietta, GA home on the MLS by owner. A flat fee broker puts it on Georgia MLS, and you run the sale. As of October 2026, Beycome Basic is $99 with $0 at closing. On a typical $471,500 Marietta home, Georgia’s transfer tax is $471.50, and a Georgia-licensed attorney handles the closing.
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Key takeaways for Marietta sellers
- Zillow put the typical Marietta home at $471,500 in September 2026, down 1.0% in a year.
- Georgia MLS allows 100 photos and 3,950 characters of remarks, and charges a $25 cancellation fee.
- About 52.8% of Marietta’s occupied homes are rented, so many buyers are first-time owners or investors (Census).
- Commissions are negotiable and, since August 17, 2024, aren’t shown on the MLS.
Marietta is the seat of Cobb County, a city of 62,263 people with a historic Square, older neighborhoods close in and newer townhomes along the main roads. It’s a renter-heavy city: 13,049 of 24,707 occupied homes are rented, per the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 survey. Owners who sell here meet a mix of first-time buyers, move-up families and small investors.
This page covers the listing and the money. If you’re still deciding between selling yourself and hiring an agent, our guide to selling a Marietta home by owner walks through both. To compare services, see the Marietta flat fee MLS companies ranking and the Marietta FSBO websites ranking.
What is a Marietta home worth in 2026?
Zillow’s index put the typical Marietta home at $471,500 in September 2026, down 1.0% from a year earlier. Nearby, Smyrna was at $442,300 and Kennesaw at $402,800. The Atlanta metro sat at $375,900. Prices are flat to slightly down, so buyers have room to negotiate.
| Marietta housing fact | Figure | What it means for your listing |
|---|---|---|
| Typical value (Zillow, Sept 2026) | $471,500 | Down 1.0% in a year; price to recent sales |
| Median owner-occupied value (Census) | $448,500 | A cross-check on Zillow’s figure |
| Median year built | 1987 | Expect questions about roofs, HVAC and windows |
| Townhomes (single-family attached) | 3,328 | Have HOA rules and fees ready |
| Occupied homes rented | 52.8% | Investor buyers will ask about rent potential |
With values easing, the first two weeks on the market count most. Price against what sold in your subdivision in the last three to six months, not against the highest list price on the street. Then check how much your home is worth with our free estimate.
Which MLS will a Marietta listing go on?
Beycome lists Marietta homes on Georgia MLS (GAMLS), based in Tucker; to see how other Georgia discount brokers price the same listing, read our comparison. The Cobb Association of REALTORS® is one of the groups that works with it, and it covers Cobb County. Beycome doesn’t list on Georgia’s other big MLS, FMLS (Beycome internal data, October 2026), which charges listing brokers a 0.12% fee per transaction. Your Georgia MLS listing still feeds Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and broker sites, so buyers see it either way.
These Georgia MLS rules, from our Georgia MLS page, shape your listing:
- Up to 100 photos, at least 3 for a house or condo.
- Public remarks up to 3,950 characters, one of the most generous limits around.
- No commission, compensation or bonus wording in any remarks.
- Days on market reset only after 90 days off the market.
- A $25 cancellation fee, charged by Georgia MLS. Listings under contract can’t be canceled.
Use the long remarks well. Name the school cluster, the distance to the Square or to I-75, the age of the roof and HVAC, and any HOA amenities. Investors read for numbers, so add the HOA fee and any rental restrictions. Our guide to writing listing descriptions has examples.
How do real estate agent commissions work in Marietta now?
There’s no set rate in Marietta or anywhere in Georgia. Commissions are not set by law or NAR rules, and they’re fully negotiable. Since August 17, 2024, offers of compensation to a buyer’s agent can’t be shown on any MLS, per NAR. If you offer something, it’s agreed in writing, outside the MLS.
A worked example on a $471,500 home: a 2.5% listing commission would be $11,787.50, and a 2.5% buyer-agent fee another $11,787.50. These figures are examples only. Sellers choose whether to offer any buyer-agent compensation, and how much. With a flat fee listing, Beycome’s fee is set upfront: $99 on Basic, nothing to Beycome at closing.
Do you need a realtor to sell in Marietta?
No, it isn’t required; it’s your choice. A full-service agent prices the home, handles showings and negotiates, and some Marietta sellers prefer that, especially with investor offers. If you’d rather stay in charge, a flat fee listing gives you the same Georgia MLS exposure. For legal basics in plain English, Nolo has free guides on selling a home yourself, and HUD covers fair housing rules every seller must follow.
What does it cost to sell a Marietta home by owner?
Georgia’s transfer tax is $1 for the first $1,000 of the price and 10 cents for each extra $100 (O.C.G.A. §48-6-1). The seller is liable for it, though contracts often shift it to the buyer.
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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 →| Sale price | Georgia transfer tax | Beycome Basic | Georgia MLS cancel fee (only if canceled) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $402,800 (Kennesaw typical) | $402.80 | $99, $0 at closing | $25 |
| $471,500 (Marietta typical) | $471.50 | $99, $0 at closing | $25 |
| $600,000 | $600 | $99, $0 at closing | $25 |
Plan for the attorney too. In 2003 the Supreme Court of Georgia approved an advisory opinion holding that only a licensed Georgia attorney may close a real estate sale or prepare the deed. So your Marietta closing runs through a closing attorney’s office, which also handles the title search and payoff of your loan.
Disclose what you know and answer buyers’ questions honestly. Homes built before 1978 also need the federal lead paint form. In Marietta, 8,908 homes were built before 1980 (Census), so plenty of sellers will need it.
How do you list a Marietta home on Georgia MLS?
- Pull your deed, Cobb County tax bill and HOA documents.
- Price it against recent sales in your subdivision.
- Pick a plan on the Marietta flat fee MLS page and e-sign online.
- Upload up to 100 photos and your remarks. Beycome checks the file and submits it to Georgia MLS.
- Book showings through ShowingTime and review offers with Artur AI.
- Choose a Georgia closing attorney once you accept an offer.
A complete, correct file goes live within 2 business days, about 2 hours on average. With a flat-fee MLS plan you get the maximum photos the MLS allows, the longest term the state and MLS allow**, e-signature, unlimited listing updates and Artur AI. Support is 7 days a week, Artur AI 24/7. Want experts beside you? Concierge is $1,399, and you stay in control. To see the process end to end, read Beycome’s guidance on how it works. Beycome lists in 17 states and DC and has helped 22,000+ homeowners save over $225 million.
Buying next in Cobb County? The Beycome buyer program in Marietta is open to every buyer on homes listed by other agents (the commission credit can’t apply where no buyer-agent commission is offered, like most FSBO homes, or on homes listed by Beycome sellers). Beycome keeps 1% of the price, minimum $1,499, and credits the rest at closing, with lender approval.
Nearby guides: listing an Atlanta home on the MLS, listing in Alpharetta, selling by owner in Alpharetta and selling by owner in Athens.
Frequently asked questions about listing on the MLS in Marietta, GA
What is the MLS, and why is it important?
It’s the database agents use to find homes for their buyers. In Marietta, a Georgia MLS listing reaches those agents and feeds Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin.
Can I list my home without a real estate agent?
Yes. An agent isn’t required; it’s your choice, and our guide on how to sell a house without a realtor in Marietta, GA walks through the costs and the closing. A flat fee broker enters the listing on Georgia MLS, and a Georgia attorney handles the closing.
How do I determine the right price for my home?
Compare homes that sold in your subdivision in the last three to six months. Zillow’s typical Marietta value was $471,500 in September 2026, down 1.0% in a year.
What should I include in my MLS listing?
Up to 100 photos, beds and baths, school cluster, roof and HVAC ages, HOA fee and rules. Georgia MLS allows 3,950 characters of remarks, so be specific.
Are there any contracts involved when listing my home on the MLS?
Yes: a listing agreement with the flat fee broker, then a purchase contract with your buyer. Beycome includes Georgia forms in the dashboard; many sellers have their closing attorney review the contract.
How do I handle showings if I list without an agent?
Beycome sets up ShowingTime, so buyer agents request times and you approve them. Group showings into set windows to keep life manageable.
Population, tenure, year built, units in structure and median value: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, Marietta city, via Census Reporter. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 snapshot. Transfer tax: Georgia Department of Revenue. Attorney closings: In re UPL Advisory Opinion 2003-2, Supreme Court of Georgia. Georgia MLS rules: Beycome Georgia MLS page. All read October 27, 2026.
Beycome prices as of October 2026. “$0 at closing” means no Beycome fee at closing; transfer tax, attorney fees and any agreed buyer-agent compensation still apply. * Cancel free: no Beycome cancellation fee; Georgia MLS charges $25; listings under contract can’t be canceled; no refund once listed. ** Listing term: the maximum the state and MLS allow. Concierge is $1,399 and Basic is $129 in California and Illinois.
Beycome Title: Florida, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. Buyer credit: minimum $1,499, lender approval, not on FSBO homes or homes listed by Beycome sellers. Commission figures are examples. General information, not legal advice; rules vary by state and MLS.
Sources
- Census Reporter, Marietta, GA (ACS 2020–2024 5-year), read October 27, 2026.
- Zillow Research, ZHVI, September 2026 snapshot.
- Georgia Department of Revenue, real estate transfer tax, read October 27, 2026.
- In re UPL Advisory Opinion 2003-2 (Ga. 2003), read October 27, 2026.
- NAR, settlement FAQs, read October 27, 2026.
- Beycome, Georgia MLS rules, read October 27, 2026.
- Beycome, listing package features, October 2026.
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