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Maryland
MLS and local guides.

HomeRise lists on Bright MLS in Maryland. Your listing is placed on Bright MLS based on your home's location.

Maryland MLS & listing support

Bright MLS: Bright MLS serves Maryland markets including Baltimore, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Columbia, Annapolis, Frederick, Bowie, Towson, Ellicott City, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Laurel, Potomac, and Severna Park (coverage confirmed at listing from the home county).

Confirm listing eligibility and available services for your exact property address. An MLS market or a guide listing alone does not guarantee coverage.

Don’t see your town or area listed? That doesn’t mean we don’t cover it. Our guides are not a complete coverage list.

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Cities & counties

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Sold by HomeRise

HomeRise helped sell these homes in Maryland

11824 Morning Star Dr
Germantown
$899,000
21104 Hickory Forest Way
Germantown
$805,000
796 Stinchcomb Rd
Severna Park
$575,000
2209 Kimball Pl
Silver Spring
$665,000
18713 Falling River Dr
Gaithersburg
$545,000

Maryland plans & fees

Flat fee MLS Maryland:
compare your options.

Start with an MLS listing, add professional marketing, or work with a licensed agent. See what you pay to list and what is due only if you close.

Keep control. Keep your equity.

Essentials

For sellers ready to manage their sale.

$95 to list

+ $495 only if you close

No settlement fee unless you close.

Start my listing

Local MLS listing & online distribution
Unlimited listing updates
ShowingTime & customer support
Call forwarding included — buyer inquiries to your phone and email. You own your leads.

You handle pricing, showings, offers and negotiations.

Put your best home forward.

Advanced

Add professional marketing to your listing.

$495 to list

+ $995 only if you close

No settlement fee unless you close.

Choose Advanced

Everything in Essentials, including call forwarding and ShowingTime
Professional photography
Yard sign & lockbox

You handle pricing, showings, offers and negotiations.

An agent by your side.

Full Service

For sellers who want help with the whole sale.

Market Expert1.75% Local Expert

No upfront listing fee · paid at closing.

Compare agent options

Licensed agent & pricing strategy
Marketing & offer negotiation
Transaction management through closing
Call forwarding to your agent — you own your leads

Market Expert uses virtual tools for much of the sale. Local Expert adds more in-person help. Confirm availability and services for your address.

Essentials is a flat fee, never a percentage: $95 to list, plus $495 at closing only if you sell: the same $590 at any sale price.

HomeRise fees shown above. Buyer-agent compensation, transfer taxes, title fees and other closing costs are separate. Confirm availability, any minimum fees, and your selected plan’s terms before committing.

Not sure which plan fits?One view. All three plans.Compare the details

HomeRise plan features and fees
Your plan	Essentials	Advanced	Full Service
Best fit	You want to manage your sale	You want to manage your sale with professional marketing	You want expert advice and an agent to manage the details
Upfront fee to list	$95	$495	None
Settlement fee — only if you close	$495	$995	1% Market Expert / 1.75% Local Expert
MLS listing & distribution	Included	Included	Included
ShowingTime tour management app	Included	Included	Included
Call forwarding	Included	Included	Included
You own your leads	Yes (forwarded to you)	Yes (forwarded to you)	Yes (forwarded to your agent)
Professional photography	Not included	Included	Included
Local market & pricing advice	You research comparable sales and set your price	You research comparable sales and set your price	Your agent reviews local sales and competition to advise on pricing
Home preparation advice	You decide how to prepare	You decide how to prepare	Your agent advises on preparing your home for photos and buyers
Buyer & agent calls	Routed to you; you own your leads	Routed to you; you own your leads	Routed to your agent; you own your leads
Offer review & negotiation	You evaluate offers and negotiate	You evaluate offers and negotiate	Your agent explains price, contingencies and timing, then negotiates on your behalf
Inspection & appraisal questions	You manage requests and next steps	You manage requests and next steps	Your agent helps you respond to issues and negotiate inspection requests
Deadlines & closing coordination	You coordinate your transaction	You coordinate your transaction	Your agent manages transaction deadlines and coordinates through closing
Listing updates	Unlimited	Unlimited	Agent managed

See what stays with you

Compare your
listing-side fees.

A down payment. Your next investment. Compare listing-side fees with your own numbers.

An illustration, not a sale-price prediction. Services can differ. Buyer-agent compensation, taxes, title charges and other costs are not included.

Your sale-price example

Compare a listing fee of

Comparison listing fee$15,000

HomeRise Essentials$95 to list(+$495 only if you close)

Difference in listing-side fees if you close$14,410

This comparison includes both the $95 listing fee and the $495 settlement fee if you close. Commissions are negotiable; your selected percentage is an example.

A clear path to the MLS

How your MLS
listing goes live.

Bring your property details. We’ll help you get your listing ready for the local MLS.

01
Make it yours.
Enter your address, choose your plan, and add your photos, price and property details.
02
Get ready to list.
Complete the compliance call and listing requirements. We confirm your address and MLS eligibility during setup.
03
Meet your market.
Go live and manage showings and offers, or work with your agent on a Full Service plan.

Realtor.com — One listing. A whole network.

Learn more about listing distribution in the National Association of REALTORS® consumer guide to MLSs.

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Feedback about HomeRise from across our markets. Get listing support from our team, or explore licensed agent representation when you want more help.

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Very professional and prompt service

Nutan DeshpandeGoogle review · 2026-03-16

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Very easy to use and quick, friendly communication. Would highly recommend!

greg pGoogle review · 2025-10-14

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Prepare your sale

Selling in Maryland:
records and requirements.

Prepare your property records and confirm the requirements and closing costs for your exact address.

01 / Seller preparation

Maryland state transfer tax: generally 0.5%.

Maryland's state real property transfer tax is generally 0.5% of the consideration (Md. Tax-Property §13-203). Consideration includes any mortgage the buyer assumes. Example only: on a $450,000 sale at 0.5%, state transfer tax is about $2,250, before any first-time buyer or local adjustments. Recordation and local taxes are extra.

Maryland General Assembly, Tax-Property §13-203 ↗Source checked 2026-10-16.

02 / Seller preparation

First-time Maryland home buyer: 0.25%, paid by the seller.

When improved residential property is sold to a qualifying first-time Maryland home buyer who will live in it as a principal residence, the state transfer tax rate is 0.25% and is paid entirely by the seller (§13-203(b)). The buyer must provide the signed statement under oath that the statute describes.

Maryland General Assembly, Tax-Property §13-203(b) ↗Source checked 2026-10-16.

03 / Seller preparation

County recordation and local transfer taxes vary.

County recordation taxes and any local transfer taxes vary by county and are separate from the state transfer tax. Maryland Courts explains land records and the fees and taxes that can come with recording a deed. Use your settlement agent's or title company's estimate for your property.

Maryland Courts ↗Source checked 2026-10-16.

04 / Seller preparation

Seller disclosure or disclaimer.

Maryland sellers use the state's residential property disclosure or disclaimer process, and the buyer receives the required form. HomeRise does not give legal advice, so confirm the current form with your title company or attorney.

HomeRise guide: for sale by owner in Maryland ↗Source checked 2026-10-16.

Good questions. Clear answers.

Maryland flat fee
MLS questions.

Know what’s included, what you handle, and what happens next.

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How much does a flat fee MLS listing cost in Maryland?

HomeRise Essentials is a flat fee MLS listing in 15 states plus Washington, DC. Essentials is a flat fee, never a percentage: $95 to list, plus $495 at closing only if you sell. The Advanced plan is $495 upfront plus a $995 closing compliance fee and adds professional photography, a yard sign, and a lockbox. Full Service starts at 1%, paid at closing, with a licensed partner agent. HomeRise is not a brokerage.

What is the closing compliance fee?

The closing compliance fee covers the compliance work required to process your Maryland real estate transaction — including MLS compliance, document review, and closing coordination. It's a fixed amount ($495 or $995 depending on your plan) and is only charged when your home successfully sells.

Which MLS boards does HomeRise list on in Maryland?

HomeRise covers 1 Maryland MLS board: Bright MLS. Coverage is confirmed at listing based on your home's county and location. For the steps, see how to list on Bright MLS. HomeRise Flat Fee MLS is available in 16 jurisdictions: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Can I sell my house without a realtor in Maryland?

Yes. Maryland allows homeowners to sell FSBO. HomeRise gives you full MLS exposure so you get the same visibility as agent-listed homes while keeping control of the sale. Read how sellers get MLS exposure on their own. HomeRise is not a brokerage.

How long does it take to get listed on the Maryland MLS?

Most Maryland sellers go live on the MLS within 24–72 hours of submitting their listing details and completing the compliance call.

Do I still have to pay a buyer's agent commission in Maryland?

Since the 2024 NAR settlement, buyer agent commissions are no longer pre-set on the MLS. You decide whether to offer a buyer agent commission and how much.

What happens if my home doesn't sell?

If your home doesn't sell during the listing period, you can renew or cancel with no additional fees. HomeRise offers a 100% money-back guarantee if you cancel before your listing goes live on the MLS.

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next move.

Practical advice to help you prepare, price and sell your home.

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