Flat fee MLS Silver Spring starts at $95.
88% of buyers purchased through a real estate agent or broker. Put your home on the MLS so those agents can find it. Maximize your reach. Maximize your profit. Simple flat-fee access with HomeRise.
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HomeRise puts your Maryland home on the MLS. You stay in control of showings and offers. This is not a yard-sign FSBO. HomeRise is not a licensed brokerage.
Why HomeRise
More features, less cost — here's how HomeRise stacks up against the alternatives.
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| Feature | BEST VALUE HomeRise | Other Flat Fee Companies | FSBO (Solo) | Traditional Agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing Cost | $95 Flat Feeflat listing fee | $249 – $349+ Upfront+ 0.5% – 1.25% at closing($999 minimum commission) | Free(plus marketing costs) | 2.5% – 3% Commission($15,000 on a $500k home) |
| Fee at Settlement | $495document recording fee | 0.5% – 1.25%$2,500 – $6,250 on a $500k home | $0 | $300 – $800Broker fee |
| MLS Exposure | Included | Included | No Access | Included |
| Syndication (Zillow, Realtor.com, +100s more) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Pricing Transparency | SimpleNo surprises | ComplexMultiple tiers, % at closing, and minimum fees | N/A | NegotiableOften unclear until signing |
| Contract Term | Cancel AnytimeNo cancellation fee | 6 – 12 Months$50 – $75 cancel fee | N/A | 12 MonthsNo cancellation |
| Buyer Agent Commission | 100% Your Choice | Negotiable | Negotiable | 'Encouraged' to offer 3% |
| Support | Real Human SupportIncluded on every plan | AI Chat BotPremium support costs extra | None | Varies by Agent |
On Maryland plans this $495 is the closing compliance fee (Essentials). Advanced is $995.
Maryland Pricing
Essentials and Advanced are the flat-fee MLS plans. Full Service is the agent path.
Ready to list it yourself
Want more listing help
Want an agent
Savings
Essentials is $95 to list + $495 at closing ($590). Type a sale price or drag the slider to see the listing-side difference vs a 3% listing commission.
Listing-side fees only. Does not include a buyer-agent commission, title, or other closing costs. Advanced is $495 + $995. Full Service is 1% or 1.75% at closing.
Costs & closing
When your Maryland home sells, the state charges a 0.5% transfer tax on the sale price. One carve-out: if your buyer is a first-time Maryland homebuyer purchasing a principal residence, that state piece drops to 0.25% — and the seller pays it. On top of the state tax, county recordation and local transfer taxes vary by county, so we don't print a county table here. Rate source: Md. Tax-Property §13-203, as of 2026-08-27. Source · Md. Tax-Property §13-203
None of those taxes go to HomeRise. HomeRise is not a licensed brokerage. With Essentials or Advanced, HomeRise charges two flat fees: the plan price when you activate your listing, then a closing compliance fee — $495 or $995, depending on your plan — charged only if your home sells. That closing fee covers MLS compliance, document review, and closing coordination. Prefer a licensed agent? Full Service matches you with one — no upfront fee, and the agent is paid 1% or 1.75% at closing.
A title company typically runs your Maryland closing, not HomeRise. They handle the final paperwork and collect the state transfer tax, plus any county recordation or local transfer tax, with your other closing costs, itemized on one closing statement. HomeRise's part comes earlier — a compliance call before your listing goes live, so it meets Maryland MLS rules. That call doesn't replace title work, and it doesn't collect any tax.
Pick a plan above and start your listing. After the compliance call, your home goes live on the Maryland MLS, and you manage showings and offers from your HomeRise dashboard. Accept an offer, and the title company takes it from there — your exact numbers, state and county pieces included, land on the closing statement. We don't show a tax calculator here until a title partner signs off on county rates.
What you get
MLS coverage
HomeRise lists Silver Spring homes on Bright MLS.
Bright MLS covers Maryland.
How it works
Enter your property address, upload photos, and write your description. Choose your plan and complete payment online.
A HomeRise advisor reviews your listing, ensures it meets Maryland MLS requirements, and helps you set a competitive price.
Your home appears on the Maryland MLS and automatically syndicates to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Homes.com, and 100+ sites.
Manage showings with the ShowingTime app, review offers, negotiate with buyers, and close on your terms.
Maryland seller rules
The 2024 NAR settlement changed how buyer agent commissions work in Maryland. Commissions are no longer pre-set on the MLS, giving sellers full discretion. Whether to offer a buyer-agent commission, and how much, is your decision. HomeRise advisors can help you think through the strategy for your area and timeline.
Maryland sellers must follow Maryland disclosure and closing rules. HomeRise is not a licensed brokerage. The compliance call reviews your listing so it meets Maryland MLS rules. That call does not replace required disclosures, title work, or legal advice. Specific form names are omitted here until a statute is fetched.
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Maryland Markets
HomeRise serves all major Maryland markets. Select your city for local MLS details.
Plan comparison
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| Feature | Essentials $95+$495 | Advanced $495+$995 | Full Service 1% / 1.75% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed on Maryland MLS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin syndication | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ShowingTime app included | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Professional photography | — | Yes | Yes |
| Yard sign + lockbox | — | Yes | Yes |
| Licensed Maryland agent assigned | — | — | Yes |
| Showings & negotiations | You | You | Agent |
| Contract-to-close | Compliance support | Compliance support | Managed |
| Cancel anytime / money-back before live | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Silver Spring FAQ
HomeRise offers Maryland flat fee MLS listings starting at $95 for the Essentials plan, plus a $495 closing compliance fee at settlement. The Advanced plan is $495 upfront plus a $995 closing compliance fee and includes professional photography, a yard sign, and lockbox.
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.
HomeRise covers 1 Maryland MLS boards: Bright MLS. Coverage is confirmed at listing based on your home's county and location. HomeRise Flat Fee MLS is available in 17 jurisdictions: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
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. HomeRise is not a licensed brokerage.
Most Maryland sellers go live on the MLS within 24–72 hours of submitting their listing details and completing the compliance call.
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.
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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