The Real Estate Agency Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Lafayette, Indiana

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Here is what working with The Real Estate Agency in Lafayette typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Lafayette and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Lafayette area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Selling a home

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Indiana rules.

Typical costs on a Lafayette home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $269,022. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $269K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$6,726–$8,071
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,380–$8,071
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,380–$13,451
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Lafayette

Frankfort, IN21 mi · $218K Monticello, IN23 mi · $244K Logansport, IN36 mi · $162K Kokomo, IN39 mi · $186K Danville, IL45 mi · $83K Tipton, IN45 mi · $246K Brownsburg, IN47 mi · $359K Peru, IN48 mi · $155K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Indiana?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does The Real Estate Agency work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how The Real Estate Agency handles dual agency or designated agency under Indiana law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.