Selling your Vermont home without a real estate agent? A flat fee MLS listing service can help you gain the exposure of the local multiple listing service (MLS) while keeping more control over your sale. Instead of paying a traditional listing commission, you’ll pay a one-time fee to have your home listed alongside other properties, making it visible to buyer’s agents and online home searchers.

This approach isn’t for everyone, and it’s important to weigh the pros and cons before committing. In this article, we’ll explain how flat fee MLS services work in Vermont, what they cost, which companies offer them, and whether this method could help you save money—or end up costing you more in the long run.