MLS - Flat Fee MLS Petoskey | Emmet Harbor Springs Charlevoix

I’m Jeff Kermath, broker / owner of Kermath Realty LLC. I’ve been a licensed Michigan broker since 2005. My broker license is #6502334057. Verify my license with Michigan here. I personally input my listings and do NOT hand them off to a third party.

This allows me to get a feel for your home and get to know it better. Better service = better results and happier sellers. I am NOT a third-party referral service like many you see on the internet. I am your direct MLS listing broker.

You’ll find I’m available almost all hours of the day or night to help with advice, changes, or anything else you may need. I also provide FULL Realtor services for a fraction of the cost. Check out my programs. I offer limited service or full service, just like a traditional Realtor. The choice is yours.

Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Emmet County agents work through the Northern Michigan MLS used by the Emmet Association of REALTORS. I list your home directly so those local agents can see it — no referral to someone you have never met. One-time flat fee plus a small MLS compliance fee at closing. No 5–6% listing commission.

Your listing syndicates to Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Redfin, and hundreds of other real estate sites. Coverage includes Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Alanson, Pellston, Mackinaw City, Charlevoix, Boyne City, East Jordan, Cheboygan, Indian River, and the rest of Emmet, Charlevoix, and Cheboygan Counties.

Why Use a Flat Fee MLS Listing in Petoskey?

• Same MLS exposure as a traditional Petoskey or Harbor Springs listing agent
• I input and oversee my listings for better service. My wife sometimes tells me to get away from the computer :). I’m here most reasonable hours.
• You stay in control of showings, negotiations, and the sale
• Full syndication to all major real estate websites
• Direct listing with a licensed Michigan broker — not a referral company

Areas We Cover

Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bay View, Alanson, Pellston, Brutus, Levering, Mackinaw City, Charlevoix, Boyne City, East Jordan, Cheboygan, Indian River, and surrounding townships throughout Emmet, Charlevoix, and Cheboygan Counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I list a Petoskey or Harbor Springs home for a flat fee?
Yes. I input your home directly into the Northern Michigan MLS so Emmet and Charlevoix area agents see it as a regular MLS listing.

Is this different from a traditional Petoskey listing agent?
No. I give you the same great MLS listing exposure as a traditional Realtor. You can save thousands of dollars of your equity. Same MLS exposure and nationwide syndication — but with a flat fee instead of a percentage-based listing commission. You can still sell by owner. If a buyer’s agent brings the buyer, they will usually request 2–3%, which can be negotiated when the offer comes in.

How fast does the listing go live?
Most listings are live within 24 hours after we receive your completed paperwork and photos.

Does it show up on Zillow and Realtor.com?
Yes.

What about signs, lockboxes, and showings?
We mail you the sign and lockbox after you sign up. The QR code on the sign directs FSBO calls straight to you.

Ready to list your Petoskey property?
List Now or call/text Jeff at 734-649-4903
or email jeff@flatfeemichigan.com
I’m a family-owned Michigan broker, licensed since 2005, with 6,654 listings (as of October 2026) statewide.