SimpleShowing Alternative in Texas: How a $5,999 Flat Fee Compares to a 1% Listing
If you're comparing low-cost ways to sell or buy a home in Texas, SimpleShowing is one of the discount options you'll run across. It advertises a 1% listing fee and a buyer refund — but the fine print, the minimums, and the buyer-side restrictions matter. Here's an honest side-by-side with KAT Realty's flat-fee model so you can see which one actually keeps more money in your pocket.
Here's the short version: SimpleShowing charges a 1% listing fee with a $5,000 minimum, and its buyer refund is capped — and gets cut in half if you tour more than 10 homes. KAT Realty is a flat fee real estate service offering full seller representation for $5,999 and full buyer representation for $4,999 anywhere in Texas, with a buyer rebate that doesn't penalize you for touring more homes.
SimpleShowing vs. KAT Realty at a Glance
| SimpleShowing | KAT Realty | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | 1% of sale price (minimum $5,000) | $5,999 flat |
| Buyer representation | Refund up to ~1% of price | $4,999 flat, with rebate where allowed |
| Buyer refund limit | Refund cut in half if you tour more than 10 homes | No tour limit |
| Coverage | Florida, Texas, Georgia | All of Texas |
| Pricing model | Percentage (scales up with price) | Flat fee (predictable) |
Based on SimpleShowing's publicly listed pricing as of June 2026. Always confirm current terms directly with the provider.
The Seller Math: Where a Flat Fee Pulls Ahead
SimpleShowing's 1% listing fee looks simple, but because it's a percentage, your cost climbs with your home's value — while KAT Realty's $5,999 stays the same no matter what your home sells for.
| Sale price | SimpleShowing (1%, $5k min) | KAT Realty flat | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $5,000 | $5,999 | SimpleShowing ~$999 less |
| $600,000 | $6,000 | $5,999 | About even |
| $800,000 | $8,000 | $5,999 | +$2,001 with KAT |
| $1,000,000 | $10,000 | $5,999 | +$4,001 with KAT |
On any Texas home above roughly $600,000, KAT Realty's flat $5,999 beats a 1% listing fee — and the gap grows with every dollar of home value. Below that, the difference is small, and you still get full-service representation either way.
The Buyer Side: Watch the Tour Limit
SimpleShowing offers buyers a refund of up to about 1% of the purchase price — but that refund is reduced if you tour more than 10 homes before you buy. For many Texas buyers, especially first-timers comparing neighborhoods and new-construction communities, ten showings goes quickly. A model that quietly shrinks your money the more carefully you shop isn't really built around the buyer.
KAT Realty represents buyers for a flat $4,999 and passes along a rebate where your lender allows it, without docking you for touring more homes. You get a dedicated agent for showings, offer strategy, negotiation, and contract-to-close support — not a transaction-volume model.
What You Get With KAT Realty
- Full-service listing for a flat $5,999 — MLS, professional photos, showings coordination, negotiation, and closing management.
- Full buyer representation for $4,999, with a rebate where your lender permits and no penalty for touring more homes.
- A real, licensed Texas agent on your side — not a call center.
- Statewide coverage, from the major metros to smaller markets.
An Honest Take
SimpleShowing is a legitimate option, and on a lower-priced home its 1% (or $5,000 minimum) can land close to a flat fee. If you're selling under about $600,000 and the minimum applies, the two are competitive. Where KAT Realty clearly wins is on mid- and higher-priced Texas homes, where a flat fee beats a growing percentage, and on the buyer side, where there's no tour-count penalty on your rebate. The right choice comes down to your price point and how you like to shop — so it's worth running your exact numbers.
Is SimpleShowing available in Texas?
Yes. SimpleShowing operates in Texas, along with Florida and Georgia. KAT Realty serves all of Texas with the same flat-fee pricing statewide.
How is KAT Realty's flat fee different from SimpleShowing's 1%?
SimpleShowing charges 1% of the sale price with a $5,000 minimum, so your cost rises as your home's value rises. KAT Realty charges a flat $5,999 to sell regardless of price, which means predictable savings that grow on higher-priced homes.
Does KAT Realty offer a buyer rebate like SimpleShowing?
Yes. KAT Realty represents buyers for a flat $4,999 and passes along a rebate where your lender allows it — and unlike SimpleShowing, your rebate isn't reduced for touring more than 10 homes.
Is a flat fee real estate service legal in Texas?
Flat fee real estate is fully legal in Texas. KAT Realty agents operate under the same TREC licensing requirements as traditional agents.
Will my home still get full marketing with a flat fee?
Yes. Your listing goes on the MLS and syndicates to the major home-search sites, with professional photos and full agent support from listing through closing — the same exposure a traditional listing gets.
Serving Buyers and Sellers Across Texas
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Get an Exact Quote for Your Home
Bring any SimpleShowing, 1%, or discount-broker quote and we'll run your exact numbers side by side. Full-service seller representation for $5,999 flat, buyer representation for $4,999 — anywhere in Texas. Call (512) 686-6598 or book a free consultation.