Here is what working with RE/MAX of Gettysburg in Gettysburg typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.
For home buyers
First buyer meeting
A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Gettysburg and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.
Home tours and listing alerts
Setting up searches for Gettysburg 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.
Contract-to-close management
Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.
Seller services
Pricing analysis (CMA)
A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Gettysburg home.
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.
From showing to sold
Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.
Focus areas
Rentals & Leasing
Help for tenants and landlords with leases.
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 Pennsylvania rules.
Typical costs on a Gettysburg home
Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $370,404. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.
| Item | Rate | On $370K |
|---|---|---|
| Listing-side commission (negotiable) | 2.5–3% | $9,260–$11,112 |
| Buyer-side compensation (negotiable) | 2–3% | $7,408–$11,112 |
| Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow) | 2–5% | $7,408–$18,520 |
| 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).