What is HomeRise's total cost for Florida sellers?

HomeRise charges $95–$395 upfront plus $995 at closing on most plans. The total cost for a typical seller using the Standard plan is $1,090 — regardless of sale price. This makes HomeRise more expensive than flat fee services that charge zero closing fees (like Flat Fee MLS Sells at $99–$295).

Why does HomeRise charge a closing fee?

HomeRise's $995 closing fee is how they generate revenue beyond the upfront listing cost. This is a common model in the industry — advertise a low entry price, collect the bulk of revenue at closing. The $995 fee applies regardless of your sale price, making it proportionally more expensive for lower-priced homes.

Is HomeRise worth it vs. flat fee MLS alternatives?

For most Florida sellers, HomeRise's $1,090 total cost does not compare favorably to alternatives. Flat Fee MLS Sells Basic ($99, no closing fee) provides comparable MLS exposure for $991 less. Even Flat Fee MLS Sells Premium ($295, no closing fee) saves $795 vs. HomeRise Standard.

2026 Review

HomeRise Review 2026: $95 Listing Fee + $995 Closing Fee Exposed

HomeRise markets itself as a budget flat fee MLS service with a $95 listing fee. What the homepage doesn't emphasize is the $995 closing fee charged to most sellers — bringing total cost to $1,090 on any home. That's more expensive than Flat Fee MLS Sells Premium ($295, zero closing fee) or Full-Service ($395 + 1% at closing). The platform itself is functional but the pricing structure is deliberately confusing.

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2/5— Our Rating

Our Verdict: HomeRise advertises a low upfront fee ($95) but charges $995 at closing — making the true cost $1,090 for most Florida sellers. The advertised price is not the real price.

Updated May 2026 · By Flat Fee MLS Sells · FL Broker License #BK3276618 ↗ · Disclosure: Flat Fee MLS Sells is our own service. This review reflects our analysis of publicly available information.

Pricing Breakdown

HomeRise Pricing in Florida

Plan	Listing Fee	Closing Fee	Total on $400K	What's Included
HomeRise Standard	$95	$995	$1,090	MLS listing, photos, standard features
HomeRise Pro	$195	$995	$1,190	More photos, enhanced features
HomeRise Full	$395	$995	$1,390	Full feature set, phone support

PROS

+Low advertised upfront price ($95)

+Functional MLS listing platform

+Standard photo upload and description tools

+Covers major Florida MLS boards

CONS

-$995 closing fee on all plans (total cost: $1,090+)

-Closing fee buried in fine print

-More expensive than most competitors once total cost is clear

-Limited transparency in upfront advertising

-Customer support quality inconsistent per reviews

Bottom Line

HomeRise illustrates a common pattern in the flat fee MLS industry: a low advertised price with a substantial closing fee that most sellers don't see until they read the fine print. The $95 upfront cost sounds compelling, but paying $995 at closing makes HomeRise one of the more expensive options in the Florida market — despite its budget positioning. For sellers who discover the closing fee late in the process, switching services mid-listing is time-consuming. The lesson: always calculate total cost (upfront + closing fee) before choosing a flat fee MLS service.

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