What’s the Difference Between MLS + Paperwork & FSBO Protection?

✔ MLS + Paperwork (Full-Service Upfront) – Best for sellers who know they want professional support from day one. Includes:

✅ Free professional photography

✅ Free pricing comp review

✅ A dedicated agent throughout your listing

✅ Full transaction management when an offer comes in

💡 Best for sellers who want all-inclusive support from the beginning.

✔ FSBO Protection (Upgrade Later) – Best for sellers who start with MLS Only and later decide they need help when offers come in. Includes:

✅ Offer review & negotiation

✅ Required disclosures & paperwork

✅ Contingency management (so buyers don’t control the timeline)

✅ Legal protection (Errors & Omissions Insurance)

💡 Best for sellers who want to save money upfront but still have expert support when it matters most.

If you started with our MLS Only plan, you’re not locked in—you can upgrade anytime to our FSBO Protection Service for full transaction support.

Most sellers choose to upgrade when they receive an offer or expect one soon. It’s fast, seamless, and you still pay nothing upfront—the flat fee is due only if you successfully close.

What is FSBO Protection?

FSBO Protection (also known as MLS + Paperwork) gives you full transaction support starting when an offer comes in. This includes expert offer review, negotiations, disclosures, timeline management, and closing support—all for a low flat fee paid at closing.

When Can I Upgrade?

You can upgrade at any point during your listing, and we often recommend doing so as soon as you receive an offer. Once you upgrade:

A dedicated licensed broker (in your state) will reach out same day
We will review the offer line-by-line with you to make sure you’re protected
From that moment forward, we’ll handle all communication with the buyer or buyer’s agent

Why Offer Review is Critical

When sellers handle offer reviews on their own, they often miss important details—things that favor the buyer or cost them money.

With FSBO Protection:

We review every term with you line-by-line
We catch loopholes, hidden fees, and buyer-biased clauses
We help you make smart counteroffers that protect your timeline and bottom line
We handle negotiation on your behalf to make sure your final accepted terms work in your favor

Sellers consistently tell us this review process alone is worth the entire service fee.

After the Offer – What We Handle

Once your counteroffer is accepted, we:

Provide all required disclosure documents and contracts
Track all transaction deadlines and contingencies
Handle repair requests (where we’ve saved thousands for past clients)
Negotiate any last-minute credits
Ensure on-time closing without giving away unnecessary concessions

Why This Matters

Many FSBO sellers get taken advantage of in the days right before closing. Buyer agents often pressure unrepresented sellers to offer large credits or concessions to close. Sellers feel cornered—either accept the demand or fall out of escrow.

With FSBO Protection, you’ll never face that alone. Your dedicated broker fights for you from offer to closing.

What Does It Cost?

$0 upfront to upgrade
You only pay our flat fee at closing
No percentage-based commissions—just transparent pricing
You keep more of your equity while still getting professional representation