Congress Realty announces flat fee MLS pricing breakdown for Arizona homeowners. Budget-tier services start at $299 for six-month listings. Post-NAR settlement changes enable flat fee listings to compete equally with traditional commission models in MLS visibility.
— The National Association of Realtors settlement, announced in March 2024 with new rules effective August 17, 2024, eliminated offers of buyer agent compensation on MLS platforms. This regulatory change fundamentally altered market dynamics for Arizona home sellers. Offers of buyer agent compensation can no longer appear in MLS listings, creating conditions where flat fee MLS services compete on equal footing with traditional listings in search visibility. Budget-conscious listing options have become strategically viable for Arizona sellers in ways they were not under the previous commission structure, where MLS exposure often correlated with displayed compensation levels.
More details can be found at https://congressrealty.com/sell/arizona/
Arizona’s traditional commission structure establishes the financial baseline against which alternative listing models deliver value. Current market data shows total average commissions ranging from 5.15 to 5.4 percent of sale price, translating to $22,917 to $24,030 on the state’s median home price of approximately $445,800 according to recent market analysis (late 2025 data). These commissions represent a significant portion of total seller closing costs, which typically range from 6% to 10% of the sale price, making them the single largest transaction expense. For homeowners seeking to preserve equity, understanding the complete cost structure of flat fee alternatives becomes necessary for informed decision-making.
The Arizona flat fee MLS market operates across three distinct pricing tiers that provide sellers with varying service levels and cost structures. Budget-tier packages range from $95 to $299 and include basic MLS entry on the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service along with syndication to major portals including Zillow and Realtor.com. Congress Realty offers a representative budget option at $299 for a six-month listing term that provides ARMLS entry and portal syndication, designed for experienced sellers or investors comfortable managing showings independently. Standard-tier services priced between $325 and $599 add professional photography options, virtual contract software, and limited broker support. Premium packages ranging from $89 to over $10,000 employ either flat fees or hybrid models combining modest upfront payments with percentage-based closing fees.
Budget-tier transparency requires careful examination of add-on costs that reveal true total ownership expenses. While advertised base prices attract initial attention at $99 to $299, many providers generate additional revenue through per-change fees of $25 to $75 for price adjustments or description edits, cancellation penalties of $50 to $100, and compliance fees disclosed only in fine print. Industry analysis reveals that compliance fees ranging from 0.25 to 1.25 percent of sale price can add $1,112 to $5,562 at closing on a $445,000 home. Sellers evaluating budget packages should calculate total anticipated costs including likely modifications, professional photography if not included, and any percentage-based closing fees to ensure accurate comparison against traditional commission structures.
Professional photography represents the most significant value-add decision within flat fee pricing tiers, with measurable impact on buyer engagement and sale timelines. Properties with professional photos generally receive significantly more online views and sell faster than those with amateur photography, according to widely cited real estate marketing principles, though specific percentage figures can vary by study and market. Arizona professional photography pricing can vary, with some services starting around $182 for basic packages. Packages including floorplans, virtual twilight images, and drone photography typically fall into a higher price range. A seller combining Congress Realty’s $299 listing with a $240 professional photography package reaches a total cost of $539, compared to $22,917 in traditional listing commission on a median-priced home, demonstrating how budget tiers function practically when supplemented strategically.
Congress Realty positions itself as an accessible entry point within Arizona’s flat fee landscape, targeting sellers comfortable managing transaction elements independently while seeking to retain substantial equity. The company’s $299 six-month listing package combined with reasonable add-on services leaves Arizona sellers with over $20,000 in retained equity on median-priced homes compared to traditional commission models. Customer feedback for the service highlights cost-effectiveness for sellers adopting a self-directed approach to home sales, with users reporting significant savings compared to percentage-based commission structures. The post-settlement market environment, where MLS visibility no longer depends on displayed buyer agent compensation, makes these budget-conscious options more viable than at any previous point in Arizona real estate history.
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Name: Andrew English
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Organization: Congress Realty
Address: 15849 N 71st St, Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, United States
Website: https://congressrealty.com
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