Here is what working with Tina Greene in Kettering typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.
Buyer services
Buyer strategy session
Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Ohio.
Home tours and listing alerts
Setting up searches for Kettering area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.
Writing and negotiating offers
Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.
Contract-to-close management
Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.
Seller services
Home valuation
A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Kettering area comparables.
Getting the home market-ready
Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.
MLS listing and marketing
Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.
Showings, offers and closing
Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.
Focus areas
Relocation
Help for buyers moving in from another city or state.
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 Ohio rules.
Typical costs on a Kettering home
Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $247,139. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.
| Item | Rate | On $247K |
|---|---|---|
| Listing-side commission (negotiable) | 2.5–3% | $6,178–$7,414 |
| Buyer-side compensation (negotiable) | 2–3% | $4,943–$7,414 |
| Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow) | 2–5% | $4,943–$12,357 |
| 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).