Comparison

ShopProp vs Houzeo

Houzeo offers $399+ FSBO MLS listings with optional add-ons. ShopProp provides full-service flat fee representation with a managing broker on every transaction since 2007.

FeatureHouzeoShopProp
Service ModelFSBO MLS listing (tiered add-ons)Full-service flat fee representation
Listing Fee$399 Bronze + $999 min closing fee (Gold/Platinum)From $0 (Free) to $7,995 (Concierge)
Agent SupportNone (Bronze/Silver) — "broker contact" on higher tiersManaging broker on every transaction
NegotiationYou negotiate directlyProfessional negotiation included
PhotographyNot includedProfessional photography (Essentials+)
Buyer RepresentationNot offeredFrom $1,995 flat — rest rebated
Disclosure & Contract HelpBasic forms (limited)Full disclosure review, contract negotiation
Hidden Fees$999 minimum closing fee, $199-$299 add-onsTransparent flat fee — no hidden costs
Track RecordOnline MLS listing platform4,000+ transactions since 2007
AI ToolsNoneai.shopprop.com — 24/7 assistant
Home PriceHouzeo Gold ($399 + $999 closing)ShopProp Full ServiceWhat You Get with ShopProp
$500,000$1,398 (no agent support)$4,995Full representation, negotiation, marketing, managing broker
$750,000$1,398 (no agent support)$4,995Same full service — flat fee does not increase
$1,000,000$1,398 (no agent support)$6,995Managing broker, professional marketing, full closing support
$2,000,000$1,398 (no agent support)$7,995vs. $60,000 with 3% agent — save $52,005

Houzeo Gold listed — actual costs vary with add-ons. ShopProp tiers from $0 (Free) to $7,995 (Concierge). All tiers include managing broker oversight.

4,000+ transactions since 2007 · Managing broker on every team · Biggest buyer rebates + lowest seller fees

Key Differences

Houzeo is a technology platform that lists your home on the MLS for a flat upfront fee starting at $399. Their Bronze plan is bare-bones MLS access. Higher tiers (Gold at $399 + $999 closing, Platinum at $399 + $999 closing + priority) add features — but none include real agent representation or negotiation support.

Houzeo advertises low upfront costs, but the fine print matters: a minimum $999 listing agent commission applies at closing on Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans. Add-ons like "Coming Soon" ($199), rush activation ($199), and additional MLS ($299) can increase total costs significantly.

ShopProp is a full-service brokerage with a managing broker — a higher license than a standard agent — on every transaction. Even at the Free tier ($0), you have managing broker oversight. At Full Service (from $4,995), you get professional photography, marketing, negotiation, disclosure review, and closing coordination.

When selling a home worth $500K or more, the difference between a $1,398 FSBO listing and a $4,995 full-service flat fee is roughly $3,600 — a small price for professional negotiation that can recover tens of thousands of dollars at the table.

Houzeo does not offer buyer representation. ShopProp charges buyers from $1,995 flat and rebates the rest of the buyer agent commission — on a $1M home at 2.5% commission, that could mean up to $23,005 back to you at closing.

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