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By Debbie Kent • Updated May 18, 2025

Flat Fee MLS Virginia

Opting for a low flat fee or flat rate for your real estate listing is the most effective way to sell property. A flat fee MLS Virginia listing allows you to access the Virginia MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE just like you would with any real estate agent, but with significant savings. It’s truly a clear-cut choice. Do your research, and you’ll see the benefits and please call us at 540-582-5777 with any questions.

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Flat Fee Listing Packages

Best Choice Flat Fee provides a variety of options designed to suit each seller's circumstances. We recognize that no two situations are alike, so we've created a number of listing plans for you to choose from. Whether you're after a complete, all-inclusive plan or a more economical choice, we're committed to aligning our services with your objectives. With our assistance, you'll be able to navigate the selling process confidently and successfully, regardless of the option you go for.

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Flat Fee MLS Virginia Listing Process

- Choose a listing plan that aligns with your requirements.
- Submit your order securely through our online platform.
- Once your order is placed, you'll be taken through an easy step-by-step listing process.
- Your sign and lock box will arrive within five days of your purchase.
- If your plan includes them, professional photos will be arranged.
- We'll perform a market analysis to help determine an optimal listing price.
- After you complete the listing steps online, we'll post your property on the MLS.
- Once your listing goes live, it will automatically appear on popular sites like Zillow.

Full Service Virginia Flat Fee MLS

Many sellers assume that flat fee listing services don't include full-service support from a licensed Virginia broker—but we do, and at an unbeatable price!

Here's what you can expect from our full-service package: As soon as an offer comes in, you'll receive it instantly via email and in your client dashboard. We'll also provide a detailed breakdown of your estimated closing costs. Then, we'll schedule a phone call to review the offer thoroughly and give you expert advice and feedback.

In addition, we'll handle all negotiations with the buyer's agent on your behalf until a mutually agreeable deal is reached. Once the contract is finalized, we'll set you up for eSign, send it to the title company, and manage any repair agreements for you.

Why don't all sellers utilize a Flat Fee MLS service?

Many people mistakenly believe that Flat Fee MLS listings are different from those offered by traditional real estate agents. In truth, they operate in the same way. The key benefit of our Flat Fee Service is that it allows you to sell your home while saving a substantial amount of money.

Flat fee services are more common than you might think — many sellers use them, but it's not always obvious since all listings look alike to buyers and agents.

There are two main reasons sellers may hesitate to choose a Flat Fee Service. Some simply aren't aware that it's an available option, while others may question its legitimacy or worry they won't receive the same level of service as they would from a traditional agent charging a 6% commission.

With a bit of research, you'll see that flat fee listings are one of the smartest ways to sell a home. Best Choice Flat Fee is a top national provider, offering local expertise through experienced brokers.

How Does Flat Fee MLS Work?

Flat Fee MLS Only allows homeowners to list their property on the Multiple Listing Service for a fixed price, eliminating the need for traditional commission-based agents. This approach gives sellers direct access to agents and potential buyers while maintaining full control over the transaction, often resulting in significant cost savings. It's especially suited for individuals confident in managing the selling process on their own.

Full Service Flat Fee MLS offers all the advantages of traditional real estate services but for a flat rate. This option includes extensive support such as marketing, coordination of showings, and assistance with negotiations, helping sellers navigate the process more easily while reducing typical commission expenses. It's a great fit for those who want professional help but still wish to save money.

Debbie Kent is the designated Virginia broker for Best Choice Flat Fee. While many flat fee MLS websites operate as referral services that simply pass your listing to a local broker—often without prior consultation - Best Choice Flat Fee stands apart. It allows you to connect directly with your local broker and even interview them before listing your property, ensuring a more transparent and personalized experience.

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FSBO Flat Fee MLS Listing

List your property on the MLS as for sale by owner while still collaborating with real estate agents. This hybrid strategy offers the advantages of both worlds—maximum exposure through the MLS that agents use, while allowing you to save on traditional commission fees. By avoiding listing agent costs and negotiating directly with buyers, you can potentially increase your overall profit.

Sellers now have the option to list on the MLS and offer a 0% commission to buyer agents. With real estate commissions now negotiable, and new NAR rules prohibiting the display of buyer agent commissions on the MLS, you have greater flexibility in structuring your sale terms.

About Your Virginia Flat Fee MLS REALTOR®

Debbie Crevier-Kent began her career as a licensed Real Estate agent in 1994. The company has built an impressive roster of satisfied clients by giving customers the best real estate homes for sale service available at a fraction of the cost. Best Choice Flat Fee™ is a national organization of professional flat fee brokers. All brokers have to meet qualifications to be part of the group. Please call me with any questions at 540-582-5777

Flat Fee MLS Virginia Coverage Area

Flat Fee MLS services in Virginia enable property owners in major cities such as Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Arlington to market their homes more effectively. These services help sellers reduce traditional commission costs while expanding their reach and maintaining control over the sales process. This approach increases exposure and offers a cost-effective way for both seasoned and first-time sellers to engage in the real estate market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, you can cancel with no fee, and list with another REALTOR®. But Why?
All that changes when you cancel your mls listing with one agent and go with another, is the realtor's name, company and phone number. That is it.
What you should change is your price or the commission amount you are offering or better pictures or improve issues in the home. One of those mentioned is why your home is not selling.
We are state licensed Real Estate Brokers, which is the highest designation an agent can become. It takes many classroom hours and years of experience to become a broker. Being a broker, you can own your company and sponsor other agents.
* All Virginia listings look the same on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). We get a lot of clients that were listed with 6% agents, cancel with them and list with us. We even get a lot of agents listing with us because their brokerage will not give them a discount on their personal homes.
The key to selling a property is the listing price, commission, home location and condition of the home, not the listing agent. We can advise you on the listing price and the selling process.

If you have ever listed on the MLS, then you have listed this way.
Sometimes sellers think they are doing something different, but this is not the case.
We are listing on the same local MLS as any other agent, but instead of charging a 3% commission at closing we are charging you a low flat fee,
We have "unbundled" our services. You pay for the service that fits your needs. We are your listing agent. Your listing will look the same, as all other listings. How much you pay us to list is not mentioned on the MLS. The only commission listed on the MLS, is how much you are offering to pay the buyer or leasing agent.

You are not listing your property yourself.
We are your listing agent, but instead of working for a high commission, we are working for a flat fee. We provide all the same services as any agent. There is only one REALTOR® MLS in your area, and this is where we will be listing your property.
Depending on the listing package, we can help you with pricing, contract review and contract negotiations. We are full service agents. We have done traditional 6% real estate in the past, but do it this way, because it is a fantastic service.
We are your listing agent, however if a buyer comes to you directly as a FSBO - FOR SALE BY OWNER you can sell to them and not pay a buyer agent commission, but we are still your listing agent and still here to help you with the process (depending on listing package)

Our success rate is 100% when clients listen to our advice.
We have been doing this for many years and provide you all the tools for a successful sell, but ultimately the sell of your property depends on what you do. If you overprice your property, there is no magic any agent can do.
List 2 Sell - 4P's of selling

Price
Presentation (staging)
Photos
Putting on the MLS

Yes, agents will show your Virginia MLS listing. You are not a Virginia "flat fee or fsbo" listing on the MLS. All VA listings look the same.
We have been doing this many years and sold thousands and thousands of properties. The only commission agents care about is theirs. How much they are offered is posted on the MLS. The listing agent commission is not posted on the MLS. You decide how much you are going to offer the buyer's agent. You are not a FSBO on the MLS. Your listing looks just like all other listings and feeds to all the websites any other agents listings feeds to. The MLS controls this.

Decide on a listing package
Order directly on the website
Set up Your Account
Fill in basic property Details
Upload your photos
Fill in the MLS Data Input Sheets (all the info on your property)
Fill in the MLS Listing Agreement.
Order the delivery of your sign and/or lockbox
Then we get it all and key you into the MLS and the FSBO website

After you order:

We set up delivery of your post sign,mail sign panel and maillock box (if you ordered them) - you should have within 2 business days
Once we have your listing info, you can be listed within 2 business days
We will email you a link to the listing for proofing

More FAQs

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Simply Compare Us Versus the Competition! Call us and then call them.
What you will find with us is that you are talking directly with the Realtor that will be listing your property. We are the listing company and care about you and our business. Often these companies you find on the web are not even located in Virginia. They are simply 3rd party referral sites. Debbie Kent has been a REALTOR® since 1994. We offer traditional (6%) and flat fee listing services. If you are willing to do the work of the listing agent (set up your account, upload pictures, fill out the MLS Listing Agreement and fill out the MLS Data Input Sheets which takes about 2-3 hours), this flat fee program is for you. Remember you do need to check your email, phone and text every day with this program.

Often Sellers are listed with a Flat Fee Service, however since the listing agent commission/fee is not published in the MLS, it is hard for anyone to know you have opted for a Flat Fee Listing rather than a traditional MLS Listing. The listings look exactly alike in the MLS and public websites.
Fear is a key factor with many folks (is it too good to be true). If sellers ask a traditional agent about a flat fee listing, of course they are going to discourage the seller. They want the 3% for that listing.
You can save that 3% if you are willing to spend 2-3 hours to do the listing agents job.
If you are after a very experienced, highly qualified agent... Debbie Kent is here for you. She has dedicated her career to saving sellers and buyers thousands since 1994.
She has received Top Agent Award for 2016, 2017 and 2018 and is a member of the Million Dollar Club.

Your contact info is in the MLS's "agent remarks". The MLS will not feed your personal contact info to public websites as the MLS is set up for agents to make money.
Agents can call you directly with basic questions. Should agents or consumers call or email us with questions, we forward youtheir contact info.

The MLS dictates what fields feed to public website like REALTOR.com and ZILLOW. We have no control on the fields that are fed.
The MLS will not allow your contact info or web addressed on public websites.
If we get calls or emails on your property - we forward them to you via email.
All Agents can see your contact info and in the agent remarks where they are instructed to contact you direct for info and showings and to send all offers to you and to me.
We must be keep in the loop and cc on all contract related correspondence - even if you do not select a plan that includes contract review, negotiation, etc.

We do not come out and take photos.
Most clients take their own photos, however if you want to hire a professional. Contact us to see if we have someone in your area that we recommend.
The cost of hiring a professional can range from $200 - $600. Photos are important and may be money well spent.

Normally within (1-2 business days).
You will place your order, set up basic info in your account, upload your photos, fill out the required MLS Listing Agreement and then the MLS Data Input Sheet.
Once we receive all back from you, we will then key in your listing and we will send you a copy of the active listing to proof once you are listed.

About 1/3 of our buyers comes to you directly, without a buyer's agent. Our Full Service Package includes us drawing up the offer for seller and buyer. The buyer will feel comfortable knowing that a highly experienced, fully licensed agent will be preparing the offer. There will be NO buyer agent commission and NO commission due to us. However, if the buyer comes in with an agent, they you will pay the 3% buyer agent fee.

No, you do not have to pay a 3% buyer agent commission, but it is strongly recommended.
You are already saving 3% on the listing side. You want your listing to be just like all the other listings out there (offering 3%).
If you went to work today and had 5 supervisors offering you 3% but 1 offering you less, who will you work for?
Some agents refuse to show properties not offering 3% or will discouage the buyers from purchasing your property. It is not right, but it is reality.
Pricing your home is critical to selling your home as well. If your property is overpriced - it will not sell.
If you are getting a lot of showings and no bites, either you are overpriced or your home needs some work.

Build Trust
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Advertise Honestly
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Tell the Truth
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Be Transparent
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Honor Promises
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Be Responsive
Address marketplace disputes quickly, professionally, and in good faith.

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