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Summary: Congress Realty announces flat-fee MLS listing service in Arizona starting at $299, allowing homeowners to reduce commission costs by 4-7% while maintaining full Multiple Listing Service access and syndication to major platforms.
Key Takeaways
- Arizona homeowners can access full MLS exposure without hiring a traditional Realtor by using a flat-fee listing service
- Flat-fee MLS listings starting at $299 allow sellers to reduce total commission costs by approximately 4–7%
- Listings receive the same syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, and regional Arizona MLS systems as agent-listed properties
- Buyer agent commissions remain negotiable, giving sellers greater control over total transaction costs
- Arizona Association-approved contracts and disclosure forms help FSBO sellers remain compliant and reduce legal risk
- Changes following the 2024 NAR settlement have weakened traditional MLS gatekeeping, expanding access for informed sellers
- Flat-fee MLS services are most effective for sellers who want visibility, control, and cost transparency without full-service representation
Congress Realty has launched a flat-fee MLS listing service in Arizona that enables homeowners to bypass traditional listing agent commissions while making buyer agent commissions negotiable. Industry data shows buyer agent commissions typically range from 2.5 to 3 percent, averaging $11,125 to $13,350 per transaction. When combined with listing agent fees, Arizona property sellers using flat-fee services can reduce total commission costs by 4 to 7 percent of their sale price while maintaining full access to the Multiple Listing Service. Pricing for the service starts at $299 for basic plans, offering an alternative to conventional agent models that have historically controlled MLS access.
More information is available at https://congressrealty.com/sell/arizona/
The timing of this announcement reflects broader structural shifts reshaping Arizona real estate markets. Following the August 2024 NAR settlement and the Phoenix Realtors’ November 2024 announcement of their non-member MLS access program (later clarified and rebranded in February 2025), the traditional gatekeeper model that restricted listing visibility to licensed agent intermediaries has begun eroding. Congress Realty positions its service within this democratization trend, allowing informed homeowners to make strategic decisions about whether professional representation justifies its cost for their specific transaction.
Homeowners using the service gain broad property visibility across both national platforms and local Arizona MLS systems. Congress Realty syndicates listings to Realtor.com, Zillow, and Trulia while ensuring inclusion in regional databases such as ARMLS (which has allowed non-member participants since 1996), MLSSAZ, PAARMLS, and NAAR. This exposure addresses a core seller concern—whether properties listed outside traditional channels will reach sufficient buyer audiences—by delivering the same syndication included in full-service brokerage agreements.
The company provides regulatory compliance tools designed to reduce risk in the self-service approach. Arizona Association-approved contracts and disclosure forms are included, ensuring that homeowners who opt out of traditional representation still maintain professional safeguards throughout their transactions. These infrastructure elements address legal and procedural requirements that might otherwise deter sellers from pursuing commission savings.
Congress Realty’s credentials support the legitimacy of its offering. Founded in 2002, the company operates as a licensed real estate brokerage in Arizona and other states, establishing itself as a provider of flat-fee MLS listings over more than two decades. Customer outcomes further validate the model: one homeowner reported selling their house five days after contacting Congress Realty for a $350 service, demonstrating that reduced-cost listings can achieve rapid results when properly executed.
Arizona homeowners interested in the service can access detailed information and package options through the company website at https://congressrealty.com
