Flat Fee MLS Livingston County MI

What does it cost to sell FSBO in Livingston County with MOO?

$399, paid once, for the MLS Only package. That covers:

your Realcomp listing for a 6 month term
up to 50 photos and unlimited edits
Listing Lab
three free guides

MOO charges $0 at closing. If you want a licensed broker to review offers with you, Offer Ready is $997. MOOniverse is $1,797 and includes closing coordination from the Closing Crew™.

How much could a Livingston County seller keep?

Molly MOO cutting a dollar sign with a chainsaw, showing what Livingston County sellers keep with a flat fee

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Here's an example. On a $400,000 home, this is what a percentage listing fee costs compared with MOO.

Example: a $400,000 home

Listing fee	What it costs	You keep vs. that fee with MOO MLS Only ($399)
3% listing commission	$12,000	$11,601
2.5% listing commission	$10,000	$9,601
2% listing commission	$8,000	$7,601

Even with Offer Ready at $997, a seller comparing against a 3% listing fee keeps $11,003. Buyer agent compensation is a separate question, and it's something you decide and negotiate. Example only. Results vary.

$12,000vs$399

What is Real Estate MOO?

Real Estate MOO puts Michigan homeowners on the MLS for a flat $399, through Realty Concierge Group, a licensed Michigan brokerage. Your price is your call, and you run your own showings and offers. MOO never takes a percentage at closing. Want a broker's help with offers or closing? Add it if you need it.

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The difference that matters

Flat means flat. Here's how MOO compares.

Real Estate MOO charges one flat price up front and never adds a percentage of your sale at closing. Here's exactly what that price covers.

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Real Estate MOO

The price you see is the price you pay

$399

Flat. The whole price. At any sale price.

Zero percentage at closing — not now, not ever
Your sale price doesn't change what you owe us
Full Realcomp MLS listing + syndication included
Licensed Michigan broker backing every listing
Every tier includes full MLS syndication, up to 50 photos and unlimited edits, Listing Lab (we write, enter and maintain your MLS listing) and all three prep guides — higher tiers add broker help with offers and closing, never feature unlocks

For example, a 3% listing commission on a $400,000 home is $12,000. Real Estate MOO charges a flat $399 and takes no percentage at all — which means a higher sale price stays entirely in your pocket.

Which MLS covers Livingston County?

Molly MOO fishing from a boat over a sea of buyers who see Livingston County listings on the MLS

Livingston County is served by Realcomp II, the MLS covering most of Southeast Michigan. Your MOO listing goes on the MLS within one business day of your completed file (signed listing paperwork, photos uploaded, intake form submitted and every room measured or marked not in your home; business days exclude weekends and holidays). From there it flows out to Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com. Buyers shopping Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Fowlerville and Pinckney see your home the same way they see agent listings.

What will transfer tax cost when I sell in Livingston County?

Michigan sellers usually pay two transfer taxes when the deed is recorded:

the state tax: $3.75 for each $500 of the sale price
the county tax: $0.55 for each $500

Together that's $8.60 per $1,000. Example: on a $400,000 sale, that's $3,000 for the state and $440 for the county, or $3,440 in all.

Some owners selling their principal residence qualify for an exemption from the state portion. It mainly applies when the home's state equalized value hasn't risen above what it was when they bought it. The rules are specific, so ask your title company to confirm before you count on it. Who pays transfer tax can also be negotiated in your purchase agreement.

Where does my deed get recorded?

At the Livingston County Register of Deeds in Howell, the county seat. The recording fee for a deed is $30. In practice, your title company files the deed and collects the transfer taxes for you at closing.

What should I know about selling a home here?

Let the photos do the work. MOO includes up to 50 photos, so use them: the lake, the land, the garage and every room. Buyers scroll past listings with thin photo sets.
Lake homes need extra care. The county is dotted with inland lakes. If you're on or near the water, describe frontage, docks and lake access plainly in your listing, and expect buyers to ask about them.
School district goes by the exact address. Neighboring homes can sit in different districts, such as Howell or Fowlerville. Look up your address rather than going by subdivision name, and list it correctly.
Commuters search by highway. Much of the county sits along I-96 and US-23, and many buyers work in Ann Arbor, Lansing or metro Detroit. Mentioning your drive times in the description helps.
Well and septic questions are common. Many rural homes outside the cities use private wells and septic systems, so buyers often ask for inspections.
Disclosures still apply. Michigan law requires a Seller Disclosure Statement when you sell a home with one to four units, with a few exceptions, such as foreclosures and sales to close family. Homes built before 1978 need the federal lead paint disclosure too.

Selling FSBO in Livingston County

How it works

Only a licensed broker can place a home on the Realcomp MLS — so we do that part for you, and you stay in control of the sale.

Build your listing

Add your Livingston County home's details and photos online — no agent visit required.

Go live on Realcomp

We list it on the Realcomp MLS, and it syndicates to Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin.

Field your own offers

Buyers and their agents contact you directly. You run showings and negotiate on your terms.

Close with backup

Add contract review or closing support whenever you want it — all the backup, none of the agent.

Where we list across Livingston County

Howell, Brighton, Fowlerville, Pinckney, Hartland, and the townships of Brighton, Cohoctah, Conway, Deerfield, Genoa, Green Oak, Hamburg, Handy, Hartland, Howell, Iosco, Marion, Oceola, Putnam, Tyrone and Unadilla.

Common questions

How much does it cost to list on the MLS in Livingston County?

$399 flat with MOO MLS Only, for a 6 month listing on Realcomp with up to 50 photos. MOO charges nothing at closing.

Which MLS covers Livingston County, Michigan?

Realcomp II, the MLS covering most of Southeast Michigan. Listings are shared to Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com.

Can I sell my house without a realtor in Livingston County?

Yes. You handle showings and offers yourself, and MOO lists you on the MLS through a licensed Michigan brokerage. Add Offer Ready if you want a broker to review up to 2 offers with you.

What is the transfer tax on a Livingston County home sale?

$3.75 per $500 for the state plus $0.55 per $500 for the county, or $8.60 per $1,000. Some principal residence sales are exempt from the state portion.

Where are deeds recorded in Livingston County?

At the Livingston County Register of Deeds in Howell. Your title company usually records the deed for you.

Will my Livingston County listing show up on Zillow?

Yes. Your Realcomp listing is shared to Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com.

Is Real Estate MOO a real brokerage?

Yes. Every MOO listing goes on the MLS through Realty Concierge Group, a licensed Michigan real estate brokerage, with Joel Schmidt as the listing broker.

What happens after I pay?

Your home goes on the MLS within one business day of your completed file (signed listing paperwork, photos uploaded, intake form submitted and every room measured or marked not in your home; business days exclude weekends and holidays). From there it flows out to Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com.