Comparisons
Botway compared with flat-fee mls services
You pay to get on the MLS and do most of the selling yourself.
| Botway | Flat-fee MLS services | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee on $1,000,000 | $10,000 full service, or free to list yourself | $399 Example: Houzeo Bronze, from $399 upfront and $0 at closing (varies by state). |
| What you pay | 1% listing side ($5,000 minimum) for full service, due at closing. Listing it yourself is free. | A flat fee upfront. Sometimes a percentage at closing for more help. |
| Pricing | We price it off comparable sales and tell you how sure we are. You decide. | You set the price, with tools. |
| The MLS | We put it on the MLS ourselves. We are the brokerage. | Listed on the MLS through a partner broker. |
| Inquiries and showings | Full service: we answer every inquiry and run the showings. Free listing: leads go straight to you. | You run showings. |
| Offers and negotiation | Full service: we review every offer, tell you what we think and why, and negotiate once you say go. | You negotiate, unless you buy a higher tier. |
| Closing | We run it through closing and you watch it in your Console. Your attorney handles the legal side. | You coordinate, with your attorney. |
| After the sale | If you keep a property, we keep watching it. Value, costs, renewals, repairs. | None. |
| Licensing | Licensed brokerage in New York and Connecticut. | Through a licensed broker of record. |
Listing side only. What you offer a buyer's agent is separate, and it is your call.
Why owners choose Botway
- We put your listing on the MLS for free once we review it. Leads come straight to you.
- Want help later? Full service is 1%, same company.
When it may fit better
You want a specific add-on package they sell.
Flat-fee MLS services's figures are from its own pages: Houzeo pricing, checked October 12th, 2026. Prices change; confirm them with the company before you choose.