Selling a home for $475,000 is one thing. How much you keep is another.
A traditional 3% listing commission would amount to $14,250. Elizabeth chose Houzeo, paid $5,099 in listing costs, and saved $9,151 compared with that benchmark.
She also got her full asking price. No price cuts, no last-minute discounts. Here’s how Elizabeth made her home sale a success.
Meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth Doyal had a home to sell. She wanted to get it in front of buyers and make the most of her sale.
She chose Houzeo’s Flat Fee MLS service to get her home listed on the MLS without paying a traditional listing commission.
Her plan was straightforward. Get the exposure, get the right support, and sell her home.
A Smarter Way to List
Elizabeth chose Houzeo’s Gold plan. It came with a one-time listing fee of $349 and a 1% commission payable at closing.
The best part? The 1% fee was due only if her home sold. No sale, no commission. It was time to get her property in front of buyers.
Listing on MLS
Five days later, on June 18, Elizabeth’s home went live on the MLS.
That’s a big step in any home sale. Buyers’ agents use the MLS to find properties for their clients. Once listed, Elizabeth’s home appeared alongside properties listed by traditional agents.
Her home was out there for buyers to find. Now, she had to wait for the right offer.
Full Asking Price Offer
The wait lasted 49 days.
On August 6, 2026, Elizabeth’s home went under contract. The offer? $475,000. Exactly what she had asked for.
No price cuts. No settling for less.
Elizabeth described the experience as a “super easy process.” And with a full-price offer on the table, she had every reason to be pleased.
Support That Made a Difference
Selling without a listing agent doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Elizabeth had the Houzeo team to help along the way.
Patricia from the team checked in to see if everything was running smoothly and whether Elizabeth had any questions. That extra effort stood out.
Elizabeth appreciated her initiative, saying, “Thanks for taking initiative and for being so pleasant to chat with!“
As the sale wrapped up, Alex stepped in to confirm that everything was complete. Elizabeth called him “super helpful” too.
It wasn’t just the easy process Elizabeth appreciated. She also valued having people ready to help when she needed them.
Deal Closed
On September 26, 2026, Elizabeth’s home sale officially closed.
Just 51 days after going under contract, the deal was done. The paperwork was complete, the keys had changed hands, and Elizabeth could finally see what she had saved.
The Numbers Behind Her Savings
Elizabeth sold her home for $475,000. Here’s how her listing costs compared with a traditional 3% listing commission.
| Cost | Traditional Agent | Houzeo |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | N/A | $349 |
| Listing commission | $14,250 (3%) | $4,750 (1%) |
| Total | $14,250 | $5,099 |
Elizabeth paid $5,099 instead of $14,250. That’s $9,151 in savings on the listing side alone.
Her own tally came out even higher. In her words:
“I saved over $10,000!!!“
Elizabeth’s Review
I saved over $10,000!!! I appreciate Patricia checking in on me to make sure everything is going smoothly and I do not have any questions. Thanks for taking initiative and for being so pleasant to chat with! Alex was also super helpful when confirming the process was complete after selling my home through Houzeo. Super easy process and I saved over $10,000!!!
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The Takeaway
Elizabeth sold her home for the full $475,000. She got MLS exposure, support from the Houzeo team, and saved $9,151 compared with a traditional 3% listing commission.
That’s what Houzeo’s Flat Fee MLS service can do. You get your home listed on the MLS, put it in front of buyers, and keep more of your hard-earned equity.
Elizabeth’s experience shows that getting your asking price doesn’t have to mean paying thousands in traditional listing commission.
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How We Source Customer Stories
This customer feature is based on verified user testimonials and transaction records from sellers who listed through Houzeo. Our team reviews customer feedback alongside actual listing and sales details to present real seller experiences and help homeowners make informed decisions about their home sale.
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