Here is what working with Whitney Wisnasky-Bettorf-Realtor & Mg Broker in O'Fallon typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.
Buying a home
First buyer meeting
A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around O'Fallon and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.
Showings in O'Fallon
Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.
Offer strategy and negotiation
Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.
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.
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.
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 Illinois rules.