Pasadena 1% listing brokerage
Sell Your Pasadena Home for 1%
Full-service representation: HAR MLS exposure, professional photography, pricing strategy and contract-to-close negotiation. You pay one-third of the usual listing fee, and only at closing.
Keep $9,000+ on a $450K home
versus a traditional 3% listing fee
Sold in Conroe
“I saved over $7,000 in commissions by using Creekstone Realty. On top of the substantial savings, Al Bunch made the entire listing and selling process a smooth ride.”
Steve H. · Google
2019
Listing Houston homes since
$25M+
In sales volume
4.94★
HAR-verified rating
Pay only at closingNo upfront feesNo cancellation feesNo hidden charges
Five-star reviews from verified Houston sellers on
Selling in Pasadena
A full-service Pasadena listing for 1%
Creekstone Real Estate lists Pasadena homes for a 1% listing fee with the same full-service representation you'd expect from a traditional 3% agent — professional photography, HAR MLS exposure, pricing strategy, showing coordination, and contract negotiation all the way through closing.
Sold in Cypress
★★★★★ Randy T. · HAR
Pasadena's Housing Market Right Now
Pasadena is one of Harris County's most active mid-priced markets. Based on Redfin's Data Center:
Source: Redfin Data Center, 30 days ending May 31, 2026.
Inventory down and prices up puts Pasadena into seller-leaning territory — but it's not a runaway market. In this $200,000–$300,000 price band, overpricing lengthens days-on-market quickly because most buyers are working within strict lender-imposed budgets. A $10,000 overreach on list price can push you outside a whole bracket of pre-approved buyers. Pricing matters here as much as presentation.
One percent listing savings calculator
What You Keep at 1% vs 3%
Same scope of service. The 2% difference goes back into your equity.
How much can I save with a 1% listing on a
$450,000 home?
Listing-side commission only. Buyer-agent compensation is separate and negotiated as part of the offer.
$300,000 home
+$6,000
more in your pocket
1% listing: $3,000
3% listing: $9,000
$500,000 home
+$10,000
more in your pocket
1% listing: $5,000
3% listing: $15,000
$800,000 home
+$16,000
more in your pocket
1% listing: $8,000
3% listing: $24,000
How it works
How a 1% Listing Works
Same mechanics as a 3% listing. The only difference is the fee at closing.
Listing Consultation
Free, on the phone. We walk through recent sales of homes like yours, talk through current market conditions, and cover pricing and timing strategy. The most important part is listening to what you're trying to accomplish.
Listing Prep
We send the listing paperwork to complete electronically, schedule the listing photographer, and schedule the yard sign and lockbox install. You review and approve everything before we set a go-live date.
Live on HAR MLS
Once you approve and we hit go-live, your listing goes active in HAR MLS and syndicates within hours to HAR.com, Realtor.com, Zillow, Redfin, and the rest of the buyer-facing portals.
Showings & Offers
Buyer agents request showings through the MLS showing system. You accept, reject, or reschedule yourself — by phone, email, text, or app. We collect feedback and present every offer with our recommendation.
Contract to Close
Option period management, inspection negotiations, appraisal issues if they come up, title coordination, and closing-table representation. We handle all of it.
Closing
The 1% listing fee is paid from sale proceeds at the closing table. No upfront fees, no per-service add-ons, no surprises.
What you get
Full-Service Listing in Pasadena
Everything a traditional listing agent does, handled by a licensed Texas broker who picks up the phone.
- MLS listing exposure
- Professional photography
- Pricing strategy
- Contract negotiation
- Showing coordination
- Transaction management
- Closing support
1% Listing vs Flat Fee MLS vs Traditional 6%
Same MLS exposure. Very different scope of work.
| Flat Fee MLS | Creekstone 1% | Traditional 6% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed on HAR MLS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional photography | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing strategy & comp analysis | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Showing coordination | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offer review & negotiation | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contract-to-close transaction management | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing-side fee on a $345K home | ~$300–$1,400 upfront | $3,450 at closing | ~$10,350 at closing |
Pasadena Neighborhoods We List In
- Historic Deepwater — Pasadena’s oldest neighborhood, east side
- Pasadena Heights — Central, near city hall and Strawberry Park
- Golden Acres — South Pasadena near the Beltway 8 interchange
- Country Acres — Larger lots north of Red Bluff Road
- Memorial-Parkview — Close to San Jacinto College’s central campus
- The Enclave at Pinewood Trails — Newer construction, gated
- Fairmont Park — Established, near Armand Bayou
Pasadena’s boundaries don’t follow tidy zip-code or school-district lines — portions of the city fall into Deer Park ISD and La Porte ISD even though most homes are in Pasadena Independent School District (PISD). School-district assignment genuinely affects a Pasadena home’s listing value, so we verify the actual district straight from HCAD records before we publish to MLS rather than relying on what the previous listing said.
On a $250,000 Pasadena home, our listing fee runs about $4,500 less than a traditional 3% agent — and that difference is often the entire closing-cost budget for a first-time buyer on the other end of your sale. When the buyer can actually close, your deal closes. Full-service listing, priced so more of your equity stays with you.
— Al Bunch, Broker, Creekstone Real Estate
Learn more about our pricing approach on our How a Realtor Can Charge 1% Commission page, or jump straight to a free, no-obligation Pasadena market analysis.
Sell Your House in Pasadena for a 1% Listing Fee
Pasadena is one of Harris County's most active mid-priced markets. Creekstone Real Estate lists your Pasadena home for a 1% fee with the same full-service representation you'd expect from a traditional 3% agent — MLS exposure, professional photography, pricing strategy, and negotiation straight through closing.
Pasadena Realtor Offering Full-Service 1% Listings
Full service, not limited service. That means photos, MLS marketing, showing coordination, offer negotiation, and transaction management — not a limited-service flat-fee MLS entry. On a $250,000 Pasadena home you keep roughly $4,500 more of your equity at closing versus a traditional 3% listing agent. Use the savings calculator above to see your numbers.
Why Pasadena Sellers Choose Creekstone
Pasadena's housing stock is dominated by single-family homes built from the 1950s through the 1980s, with pockets of newer construction on the city's south and east sides. Most buyers here are first-time owners or move-up buyers working within tight lending constraints — typically employed by the refining corridor, the Houston Ship Channel, San Jacinto College, or the Texas Medical Center via SH-225. That price-sensitive buyer pool means condition, pricing, and photography matter more here than on higher-priced listings, and we plan around that from the start.
Discount Realtor in Pasadena: Full Service at a Fraction of the Cost
If you're searching for a discount realtor in Pasadena, a flat fee listing agent, or a low commission real estate broker, Creekstone Real Estate delivers full-service representation for a 1% listing fee. Unlike limited-service flat fee MLS brokers, we handle everything — pricing strategy, professional photography, MLS marketing, showing coordination, offer negotiation, and closing — so you save on commission without sacrificing service.
Verified reviews
Listings Sold Near Pasadena
Real homes, real verified reviews from the sellers themselves.
Cinco Ranch
“Al Bunch from Creekstone was exceptional to work with. By far the most professional, ethical, knowledgeable and patient realtor we have had the pleasure working with.”
★★★★★ Christina H. · HAR
Sugar Land
“Elissa was very helpful throughout the process and her attention to detail was very impressive. She answered all my questions and provided valuable guidance.”
★★★★★ Viral M. · HAR
Katy
“Creekstone helped get this property on MLS and we got 7 offers in 5 days. Great experience. Great group to work with!”
★★★★★ Jack P. · HAR
Friendswood
“Al Bunch was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, punctual, and very much on top of all aspects of the process. He kept me informed and was excellent at offering me his expert and professional guidance.”
★★★★★ Robert J. · HAR
Cinco Ranch
“Al and team are excellent to work with and did an amazing job to help us sell our house.”
★★★★★ Srikanth R. · HAR
Woodforest
“Al and Creekstone Real Estate are the best! Through a series of real estate transactions with them we have saved thousands of dollars. Despite the incredibly low costs, customer service is outstanding.”
★★★★★ Katlyn C. · Google
4.94★ HAR rating
Every review verified
Meet your broker
You work directly with a licensed broker, start to finish.
“In real estate, as in life, integrity and transparency are the cornerstones of trust. I am here to serve, not just to sell.”
Al Bunch bought his first home in 2003 and moved from a successful IT career into real estate because he believed sellers deserved more transparency. Every Creekstone listing gets the same client-first approach: honest pricing advice, clear communication and a broker who answers the phone.
Al Bunch
Broker / Owner, Creekstone Real Estate
Greater Houston
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to sell a home in Pasadena?
Is Pasadena currently a buyer's or seller's market?
Do buyers still see my home if I use a 1% listing?
Do I still pay a buyer's agent commission?
Is my home listed on HAR and MLS?
Seller resources
Helpful Guides for Pasadena Home Sellers
Straight answers to the questions sellers ask before they list.
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Houston?
Commission, closing costs, and how a 1% listing fee changes the math.
Read the guide → Seller guideDo You Really Have to Pay 6% to Sell Your House?
Where the 6% myth came from and what Houston sellers actually pay.
Read the guide → Seller guideHow to Price Your Houston Home to Sell Quickly
Why pricing strategy matters more than any other factor.
Read the guide → Seller guideWhen Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Houston?
Seasonal trends, best months to list, and when sellers get the highest prices.
Read the guide →Ready to Sell Your Pasadena Home for 1%?
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Al Bunch
Broker / Owner