Comparisons
Botway vs Houzeo
Flat-fee MLS listings. Four plans, from listing only to virtual full service.
| Botway | Houzeo | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee on $1,000,000 | $10,000 full service, or free to list yourself | $12,999 Platinum, the plan with negotiation. $499 plus 1.25% ($12,500). |
| What you pay | 1% listing side ($5,000 minimum) for full service, due at closing. Listing it yourself is free. | From its pricing page. Bronze: from $399 upfront, $0 at closing. Silver: from $449 plus 0.5% at closing. Gold: from $479 plus 1%, with a broker helping. Platinum: from $499 plus 1.25%, with negotiation. Prices vary by state. |
| Pricing | We price it off comparable sales and tell you how sure we are. You decide. | Pricing assistance from Gold up. |
| The MLS | We put it on the MLS ourselves. We are the brokerage. | MLS listing on every plan. |
| Inquiries and showings | Full service: we answer every inquiry and run the showings. Free listing: leads go straight to you. | You run showings, with their tools. |
| Offers and negotiation | Full service: we review every offer, tell you what we think and why, and negotiate once you say go. | Offer negotiation on Platinum. |
| Closing | We run it through closing and you watch it in your Console. Your attorney handles the legal side. | Closing document review on Platinum. |
| 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. |
Listing side only. What you offer a buyer's agent is separate, and it is your call.
Why owners choose Botway
- Our full service, negotiation included, is 1%. Their plan with negotiation is $499 plus 1.25%.
- Our free listing costs nothing upfront.
- We are the brokerage in New York and Connecticut. Your whole deal is in one place.
When Houzeo may fit better
You are selling in a state we do not cover.
Houzeo's figures are from its own pages: Houzeo pricing, checked October 12th, 2026. Prices change; confirm them with Houzeo before you choose.