If you have been researching ways to sell or buy a home in Texas without paying a traditional percentage commission, you have probably come across Beycome. Beycome is a flat fee MLS and for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) platform that lets sellers list on the MLS starting at a low upfront fee. KAT Realty is a Texas flat fee real estate service that takes a different approach: full-service representation from a licensed agent for a flat $5,999 to list your home or $4,999 to buy one, serving clients across the entire state.

Both options can save you thousands compared to a traditional 6% commission. The key difference is how much of the work you want to do yourself. This page gives an honest comparison of Beycome and KAT Realty so you can decide which model fits your situation, your timeline, and your comfort level with managing a transaction.

What Is Beycome and How Does It Work?

Beycome is a licensed online company that offers flat fee MLS listings to homeowners who want to sell on their own. You choose a package, complete a property questionnaire by email, and Beycome publishes your listing to your local MLS — the same MLS that traditional agents use — typically within 24 to 48 hours. From there your listing syndicates to Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, and many other portals, so it gets the same exposure as an agent-listed home.

Beycome's listing packages start at $99 for a basic flat fee MLS listing, with higher tiers (around $399 and up) that add features such as professional photography and additional contract support. After you list, you manage the sale yourself: you handle pricing, showings, buyer communication, offer comparison, and negotiation through Beycome's online dashboard. On the buyer side, Beycome advertises cash back of up to 2% of the price, paid by acting as your broker of record and returning a portion of the buyer agent commission. Beycome is currently available in roughly a dozen states, including Texas.

Beycome vs KAT Realty

The simplest way to think about it: Beycome is a do-it-yourself platform, and KAT Realty is a do-it-for-you service. With Beycome you save the most upfront, but you act as your own agent. With KAT Realty you pay a flat fee and a licensed Texas agent handles the transaction with you.

The Savings Math

Both companies are built on the same core promise — escape the percentage commission. The honest distinction is that Beycome saves you the most in raw dollars because you supply the labor, while KAT Realty saves you a large share of a traditional commission and still gives you an agent to do the work. Here is how a flat fee compares to a traditional 3% listing-side commission across common Texas price points.

For buyers, KAT Realty charges a flat $4,999. In some transactions, if seller-paid buyer agent compensation exceeds that flat fee, eligible buyers may potentially apply the difference toward allowable closing costs and prepaids, subject to lender approval and Texas regulations. You can read more on our selling without a traditional realtor in Texas guide.

Who Beycome Is Best For

Beycome is a strong fit for confident, hands-on sellers who want to keep costs as low as possible and are comfortable running their own sale. If you have sold a home before, understand how to price it, can host your own showings, and feel ready to negotiate directly with buyers and their agents, Beycome's low upfront fee is hard to beat. It is also a reasonable choice for sellers in clear, fast-moving markets where a home is likely to sell quickly with minimal back-and-forth. Beycome holds solid customer ratings, and because it is a licensed company, your listing appears on the MLS exactly like any agent's listing — not buried in a separate FSBO section.

Who KAT Realty Is Best For

KAT Realty is the better fit if you want the savings of a flat fee but still want a licensed agent to do the work. That includes first-time sellers, busy professionals, out-of-state owners, and anyone who would rather not personally manage pricing strategy, showings, offer negotiation, inspection responses, and closing coordination. The DIY route carries real risk: a home that is mispriced or poorly negotiated can sell for less than it is worth, which can quietly erase the money you saved upfront. KAT Realty's flat fee keeps your cost predictable while a Texas agent guides the transaction from contract to closing. Learn more about our approach on the flat fee seller agents Texas guide or compare other options on our low commission realtor in Texas page.

Flat fee real estate is fully legal in Texas. KAT Realty agents operate under the same TREC licensing requirements as traditional agents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beycome a real, licensed company?

Yes. Beycome is a licensed company that lists properties on the same MLS used by traditional agents and syndicates them to major portals like Zillow and Realtor.com. The trade-off is that you, the seller, manage the sale yourself.

How is KAT Realty different from Beycome?

Beycome is primarily a flat fee MLS and FSBO platform where you act as your own agent. KAT Realty provides full-service representation from a licensed Texas agent for a flat $5,999 to sell or $4,999 to buy — including pricing strategy, negotiation, and closing support.

Which one saves more money?

Beycome usually has the lower upfront cost because you do the work. KAT Realty saves a large share of a traditional commission while still handling the transaction for you. The right choice depends on how involved you want to be and how much value an agent's negotiation adds in your situation.

Is flat fee real estate legal in Texas?

Yes. Flat fee real estate is fully legal in Texas. KAT Realty agents operate under the same TREC licensing requirements as traditional agents.

Does KAT Realty only serve certain Texas cities?

No. KAT Realty serves buyers and sellers across all of Texas, including Austin, Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and the surrounding metros.

Are there other flat fee MLS companies to compare?

Yes. If you are weighing low-cost listing platforms, you may also want to read our Houzeo alternative in Texas comparison.