Flat Fee MLS & 1% Real Estate Broker Serving Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maine, North Carolina, and Florida.
Hawkins Real Estate Company is a full‑service real estate brokerage specializing in Flat Fee MLS Listings and Full Support with low‑commissions, and offering buyer rebates.
If you’re looking to sell your home without paying a traditional 2.5%–3% listing commission, or you want a buyer agent who puts money back in your pocket at closing, you’ve come to the right place.
Why work with Joe Hawkins?
A smarter and more affordable way to buy, sell, rent or even manage your home!
Most brokerages still charge outdated and excessively high fees. I built Hawkins Real Estate Company to give clients a better option:
Premium service, transparent pricing, and real savings on every transaction.
What You Get:
Flexible pricing options!
Full‑service or Transactional representation (Limited Services)
Optional Professional photos & marketing
Expert pricing and negotiation support
Direct access to me — no assistants, no handoffs
Clear communication from start to finish
A proven system that has closed over 150+ transactions in 2025 alone.
Landlords: my rental fee is only 50% of first month’s rent! No fees if you find the tenant! I offer a flat rate management fee of $150 per month and a more flexible style of managing than your typical management company. Call me for details!
SELLERS — Flexible Service Options!
Full Service FOR JUST 1% + $500 Admin fee at closing
or
FLAT Fee MLS (For Sale) for a low fee upfront of $295. Rental Flat Fee is $125. See my service options below.
Keep More of Your Equity!
Traditional agents charge listing fees of 2.5%–3%. My listing fee is just 1% or less, with no surprises.
What’s Included:
Pricing strategy based on local data
Professional photography (full service)
MLS + full syndication
Offer and repair negotiations (under most plans)
Transaction management
Frequent updates and direct communication
Open Houses and more! (full service)
BUYERS — GET A REBATE (up to $5,000) AT CLOSING (only available in certain areas). NO additional Administrative Fees like other Buyer Agents! They won’t even offer you a rebate!
Why Buyers Choose Joe Hawkins at Hawkins Real Estate Company?
Fast, responsive showings
Expert negotiation
Guidance through inspections, financing, and closing
A rebate that reduces your out‑of‑pocket costs
Smarter Ways to Buy & Sell Real Estate
Most real estate brokerages still charge outdated, high commissions. At Hawkins Real Estate Company, we offer flexible service options designed for today’s buyers, sellers, and investors — without sacrificing professionalism or legal protection.
✅ Flat Fee MLS Listings for FSBO sellers
✅ Full‑Service Listings for as low as 1%
✅ Buyer Agent Rebates (where permitted by law)
✅ Rental & Property Management Services
Flat Fee MLS Listing Services
Our Flat Fee MLS service allows homeowners to list their property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) — the same system used by traditional Realtors — for a low upfront fee.
Perfect for:
- For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sellers
- Investors selling off‑market properties
- Homes priced competitively that don’t need full representation
Your listing syndicates to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Homes.com, and hundreds of buyer‑agent websites.
Full‑Service Listing Broker for 1%
If you want full Realtor representation without overpaying, our 1% listing option includes:
- Professional pricing strategy
- MLS listing with full syndication
- Offer review & negotiation
- Inspection and repair guidance
- Transaction management through closing
This option is ideal for homeowners who want expert help without losing equity to commissions.
Buy a Home & Get a Rebate at Closing
Buying a home? In qualifying markets, Hawkins Real Estate Company aka Hawkins Real Estate Services offers buyer commission rebates that can amount to thousands of dollars back at closing.
You get:
- Fast, responsive showings
- Strong negotiation support
- Guidance through inspections, financing, and closing
- A rebate that lowers your out‑of‑pocket costs
No junk fees. No hidden admin charges.
Local Expertise — Licensed in Multiple States
Hawkins Real Estate Company is licensed and actively serving clients in:
- Maryland (Montgomery County, Frederick County, Howard County, Carroll County & more)
- Virginia (Northern Virginia and surrounding areas)
- Washington DC
- West Virginia
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- North Carolina
- Maine
- Florida (dba Hawkins Real Estate Services)
You get direct access to a licensed broker, not assistants or hand‑offs.
Why Work With Me?
- ✔️ Flat fee & low‑commission options
- ✔️ One‑on‑one service with the broker
- ✔️ Transparent pricing
- ✔️ No pressure — no fluff
- ✔️ Proven results for sellers, buyers & investors
Our goal is simple: help you keep more of your money while still getting professional representation.
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I offer a wide variety of services for my clients!
Save Thousands In Commissions
Full Support - 1% Listing Fee
Expert guidance every step of the way
With a low 1% listing fee!
Flat Fee MLS SERVICES
Your home listed on MLS
For as low as $125 per listing.
Rent or For Sale.
The choice is yours!
Landlord / Property Management Services
I’ll rent your home for just 50% of the first month’s rent. $150 Monthly Property Management Fee
If you find the tenant first, you pay nothing.
Buyer's Incentive
Get up to $5,000+ at closing!
Let’s get you pre-approved
Fast and hassle-free!
Local Full Support
1% LISTING FEE
(only available in certain areas)
Please note my 1% listing fee is only if you hire me to be your Realtor. Other Agents at my company are free to negotiate their own commissions and fees.
Full Brokerage Support
- Your home listed on the MLS, Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com and many more sites!
- Full Support - Open Houses, walk-through of property prior to signing, helping you determine list price, necessary items to get home ready for sale, etc.
- 6 Month Listing or more. (3 month min)
- Professional Photos (for sale listings), 360 Tours, Open Houses, Professional Marketing,
- Lockboxes, Sign Posts, For Sale Sign
- Offer and repair negotiations. Seller Net Sheet, Contract Forms, E-sign, Contract to Close Support
- All contract forms included with e-signing
- Service only available in certain areas, inquire within.
PRICING:
For Sale: 1% Listing Fee
$500 Administrative Fee.
For Rent: 50% of First Month’s Rent
(no fee if you find the tenant!)
Flat Fee MLS - Bronze Plan
Self Managed
MLS SERVICES ONLY
FLAT FEE MLS
Bronze Plan
No Support
- MLS Services only
- Your home listed on the MLS, Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com and many more sites!
- 6 Month Listing
- Local addendums included
- Up to 25 photos
- Showing Time - $50 extra
- Unlimited MLS changes within 24 hours
- All leads and Agent sent directly you
- No Support / No Representation
PRICING:
$295 – For Sale Listings
$125 – For Rent Listings
No Closing Fee!
Flat Fee MLS - Silver Plan
Basic Support
You will negotiate directly with the Buyers and/or Buyer Agents and I will provide you assistance with negotiations and contract support.
FLAT FEE MLS
SILVER PLAN
Back Office Support Only
- Your home listed on the MLS, Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com and many more sites!
- 6 Month Listing
- Local addendums included
- Up to 25 photos
- Showing Time Included
- Unlimited MLS changes within 24 hours
- Comparable Market Analysis (CMA)
- E-Signing Included
- Offer Negotiation Support Only
- Settlement Sheet / ALTA / HUD Review
- You'll negotiate directly with Buyers and Agents.
- Limited Background Support
PRICING:
$295 to Start
$750 at Closing
Closing Fee will be deducted from Sellers proceeds at Settlement. Title company will pay us directly!
($500 fee waived if there is no settlement)
Flat fee MLS - Platinum Plan
Full Support
Buyer Agents will call me directly for any inquiries or offers, includes all offer negotiations and contract support.
FLAT FEE MLS
Platinum Plan
Full “Virtual” Support
- Your home listed on the MLS, Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com and many more sites!
- 6 Month Listing
- Local addendums included
- Unlimited Photos
- Showing Time Included
- Unlimited MLS changes within 12 hours
- Seller Net Sheet
- Comparable Market Analysis (CMA)
- E-Signing Included
- Offer AND Repair Negotiations
- Settlement Sheet / ALTA / HUD Review
- I'll negotiate directly with the Buyer Agents for you on your behalf.
- Full Virtual Agent Support - Contract to Close!
PRICING:
$295 to start
$1000 at Closing
Closing Fee will be deducted from Sellers proceeds at Settlement. Title company will pay us directly!
($700 fee waived if there is no settlement)
My Listing Options
Local Full Support
1% LISTING FEE
(only available in certain areas)
Please note my 1% listing fee is only if you hire me to be your Realtor. Other Agents at my company are free to negotiate their own commissions and fees.
Full Brokerage Support
- Your home listed on the MLS, Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com and many more sites!
- Full Support - Open Houses, walk-through of property prior to signing, helping you determine list price, necessary items to get home ready for sale, etc.
- 6 Month Listing or more. (3 month min)
- Professional Photos (for sale listings), 360 Tours, Open Houses, Professional Marketing,
- Lockboxes, Sign Posts, For Sale Sign
- Offer and repair negotiations. Seller Net Sheet, Contract Forms, E-sign, Contract to Close Support
- All contract forms included with e-signing
- Service only available in certain areas, inquire within.
PRICING:
For Sale: 1% Listing Fee
$500 Administrative Fee.
For Rent: 50% of First Month’s Rent
(no fee if you find the tenant!)
Flat Fee MLS - Bronze Plan
Self Managed
MLS SERVICES ONLY
FLAT FEE MLS
Bronze Plan
No Support
- MLS Services only
- Your home listed on the MLS, Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com and many more sites!
- 6 Month Listing
- Local addendums included
- Up to 25 photos
- Showing Time - $50 extra
- Unlimited MLS changes within 24 hours
- All leads and Agent sent directly you
- No Support / No Representation
PRICING:
$295 – For Sale Listings
$125 – For Rent Listings
No Closing Fee!
Flat Fee MLS - Silver Plan
Basic Support
You will negotiate directly with the Buyers and/or Buyer Agents and I will provide you assistance with negotiations and contract support.
FLAT FEE MLS
SILVER PLAN
Back Office Support Only
- Your home listed on the MLS, Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com and many more sites!
- 6 Month Listing
- Local addendums included
- Up to 25 photos
- Showing Time Included
- Unlimited MLS changes within 24 hours
- Comparable Market Analysis (CMA)
- E-Signing Included
- Offer Negotiation Support Only
- Settlement Sheet / ALTA / HUD Review
- You'll negotiate directly with Buyers and Agents.
- Limited Background Support
PRICING:
$295 to Start
$750 at Closing
Closing Fee will be deducted from Sellers proceeds at Settlement. Title company will pay us directly!
($500 fee waived if there is no settlement)
Flat fee MLS - Platinum Plan
Full Support
Buyer Agents will call me directly for any inquiries or offers, includes all offer negotiations and contract support.
FLAT FEE MLS
Platinum Plan
Full “Virtual” Support
- Your home listed on the MLS, Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com and many more sites!
- 6 Month Listing
- Local addendums included
- Unlimited Photos
- Showing Time Included
- Unlimited MLS changes within 12 hours
- Seller Net Sheet
- Comparable Market Analysis (CMA)
- E-Signing Included
- Offer AND Repair Negotiations
- Settlement Sheet / ALTA / HUD Review
- I'll negotiate directly with the Buyer Agents for you on your behalf.
- Full Virtual Agent Support - Contract to Close!
PRICING:
$295 to start
$1000 at Closing
Closing Fee will be deducted from Sellers proceeds at Settlement. Title company will pay us directly!
($700 fee waived if there is no settlement)
Commission Savings and Seller Net Calculator(s)
Sellers: Your Commission Savings!
How much will you save today?
$100,000
$1,000,000
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Commission Percentage:
My Fees:
FULL SERVICE 1%
FLAT FEE MLS:
No Support = $295 upfront, $0 at closing
Basic Plan = $295 upfront, $500 at closing
Premium Plan = $295 upfront, $700 at closing
My Commission
$1,000
1% - Full Support Listing Fee
1/2% - Virtual Support Listing Fee
Your Savings!
$2,000
Based on 3% Listing Fee
Start Saving Today!
Call me and let's get your home listed!
Joe Hawkins
(240) 793-2485
Sellers: How much will you net at settlement?
Enter the remaining balance on your mortgage.
Enter the estimated title fees you’ll be responsible for. $750 is average for most sellers.
Flat Fee MLS Fee = Upfront $150
Admin Fee (full service only) - $500 - (paid at closing)
State and Recordation Taxes
This represents an estimated 1% state transfer and recordation tax. (varies by state and location)
$500
Total Commission
This is the total real estate commission based on the sales price.
$50
Total Deductions
Total amount deducted from the sales price.
$151,050
Net Proceed
$-101,050
Amount you'll receive after all deductions.
NOTE: not included are any prepaid property taxes, HOA dues, liens, etc. This is an estimate only!