{"id":970740,"date":"2026-10-16T08:53:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T12:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=970740"},"modified":"2026-10-16T08:54:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T12:54:04","slug":"flat-fee-mls-customer-story-how-sharon-sold-her-home-above-asking-in-15-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/flat-fee-mls-customer-story-how-sharon-sold-her-home-above-asking-in-15-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharon Sold Her Home Above Asking and Saved $8,000+ with Houzeo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Selling a home without a traditional real estate agent is still uncommon. According to the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae, last year just 5%<\/a> of home sellers sold their homes as FSBOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon Richardson took up the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She listed her home for $295,000 on August 5, 2024. Just 15 days later, she had sold it for $300,000, which was $5,000 above her asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And she did it while keeping her costs low. After paying $399 for her Houzeo plan, Sharon saved an estimated $8,601 compared with a 3% listing commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Sharon, the experience came down to three things: a quick sale, real savings, and having the right help when she needed it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon Put Her Home on the Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sharon\u2019s home went live on the MLS on August 5, 2024, with a $295,000 asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She chose Houzeo\u2019s Bronze plan and paid $399 to get her listing on the MLS. From there, she had the technology to manage the process online while keeping control of her sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That part mattered to Sharon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am a senior and so not great with everything being on line<\/em>,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, she found the process easier than she expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI found Houzeo great to work with. Their site is clear.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15 Days Later, Sharon Had an Offer Above Asking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sharon did not have to wait long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her home was listed on August 5. By August 20, just 15 days later, she had finalized the sale for $300,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That was $5,000 more than her original asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Sharon, the quick turnaround was a major win. She had put her home on the market with a clear price and soon had a buyer willing to pay even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result was simple: 15 days on the market. $5,000 above asking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When She Had Questions, Help Was Close By<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Selling a home online can sound intimidating, especially when technology isn’t your strong suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon was upfront about that. She knew she was not comfortable with everything being online, but the support made a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you have any questions they are quick to help you<\/em>,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also called out one feature in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTheir chat line is also helpful<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That support gave Sharon somewhere to turn when she needed an answer. Instead of feeling like she had to figure out every step herself, she could reach out and get help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Sharon, technology worked best when there was a person behind it when she needed one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon Kept More of the Money From Her Sale<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The $300,000 sale price made the savings even more meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A traditional 3% listing commission on $300,000 would have been about $9,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon paid $399 for her Houzeo plan instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details<\/th>Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Selling Price <\/td>$300,000<\/td><\/tr>
Estimated 3% Listing Commission<\/td>$9,000<\/td><\/tr>
Houzeo Bronze Plan Cost<\/td>$399<\/td><\/tr>
Estimated Savings<\/td>$8,601<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sharon kept an estimated $8,601 more of her sale proceeds instead of going toward a traditional listing commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was one of the biggest reasons the experience worked for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Sharon put it, \u201cIt saved me lots of money.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Quick Sale Without Giving Up Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sharon\u2019s story is not just about selling quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is about finding a way to sell a home that gave her control without leaving her on her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She got her home on the MLS, sold it in 15 days, and accepted $5,000 more than her original asking price. She also kept an estimated $8,601 that could otherwise have gone toward a 3% listing commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technology helped her manage the process. The support helped make that technology easier to use.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharon’s experience says it best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would use them again.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sharon's<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sharon\u2019s Complete Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sharon Richardson<\/span>Virginia<\/span>Submitted 2024<\/span><\/div>