Flat-Fee MLS in Portland, ME
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Last updated November 10, 2025
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Portland at a Glance
Population
66,649
Ranked #1 by population in Maine.
State Highlights
- • Median home price: ~$419,000
- • Year-over-year growth: +0.8%
- • Time to pending: ~13 days
Compliance Snapshot (Maine)
State Requirements
Property Disclosure Statement
Maine law (33 M.R.S. §173) requires sellers of residential real property (1–4 units) to provide a Property Disclosure Statement to the buyer **before or at the time an offer is made**. The Maine disclosure must include information about: the water supply system, insulation, heating system, waste disposal system, the presence of hazardous materials, known defects, and matters affecting the habitability of the property. The Maine Real Estate Commission’s approved form covers these items and more (e.g., zoning violations, flood zone status, and known encroachments). If the seller fails to provide this statement, it’s not automatic grounds to void the sale, but the buyer could potentially have claims against the seller for nondisclosure of material facts. Additionally, Maine requires specific **radon testing disclosure**: sellers must disclose any known radon test results, and if a test hasn’t been done, provide the buyer with a state radon pamphlet (the buyer then has a right to test).
MLS Notices
MLS Procedures
Maine listings (through Maine Listings, the statewide MLS) require a listing agreement. MLS rules require timely entry of new listings and adherence to the Clear Cooperation policy. A primary photo must be added (Maine Listings requires at least one exterior photo). MLS rules also note that the seller’s Property Disclosure should be made available—often agents upload the disclosure form as an attachment in the MLS for other agents to see. All MLS remarks are subject to fair housing scrutiny. Additionally, because Maine has many seasonal and rural properties, MLS fields often prompt disclosure of seasonal access roads, etc., but these are informational fields separate from the official disclosure form.
Federal Baseline
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Disclosure
Federal law (Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992) requires sellers of homes built before 1978 to disclose any known lead-based paint or lead hazards and provide buyers with the EPA’s lead hazard information pamphlet. Buyers must also be given a 10-day opportunity to conduct a lead paint inspection or waive that right.
Fair Housing Act (No Discriminatory Advertising)
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, sellers (and their agents) must not publish any advertisement for the listing that expresses a discriminatory preference based on protected classes (e.g. race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin). For example, statements such as 'no children' or other exclusions in home listings are unlawful.
Total Costs on a $419,000 Sale
| Option | Upfront Fees | Due at Closing | Total Listing Cost | Buyer Agent (3%) | Total Listing & Selling | Savings vs 6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meydomo Flat-Fee MLS1 | $199 | $999 | $1,198 | $12,570 | $13,768 | $11,372 |
| Housecoin “Flat Fee”2 | $0 | $4,190 | $4,190 | $12,570 | $16,760 | $8,380 |
| Houzeo Silver Plan3 | $249 | $2,095 | $2,344 | $12,570 | $14,914 | $10,226 |
| Traditional 6% Agent4 | $0 | $12,570 | $12,570 | $12,570 | $25,140 | — |
* Buyer-agent line assumes a 3% incentive across every scenario. Adjust in the calculator below to see other scenarios.
1 Meydomo pricing: $199 to launch, $999 at close. Buyer-agent incentives remain optional.
2 Housecoin advertises no upfront cost but charges 1% of sale price at close (marketed as “flat fee”).
3 Houzeo Silver plan: $249 list fee plus 0.5% at close, subject to $999 minimum (houzeo.com/pricing).
4 Traditional listing assumed 3% listing-side commission and 3% buyer-agent commission (typical 6% split).
Commission Savings in Portland, ME
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Need statewide details for Maine?
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