Real Estate One Southfield Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Southfield, Michigan

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

For home buyers

Buyer consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Showings in Southfield

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

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.

For home sellers

Listing price strategy

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

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

Listing exposure

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

Typical costs on a Southfield home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $253,902. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $254K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$6,348–$7,617
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,078–$7,617
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,078–$12,695
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 Southfield

Beverly Hills, MI3.5 mi · $602K Royal Oak, MI4.1 mi · $331K Ferndale, MI4.5 mi · $251K Birmingham, MI5.1 mi · $749K Bloomfield Hills, MI7.7 mi · $677K Farmington, MI7.9 mi · $332K Farmington Hills, MI8.0 mi · $390K Troy, MI9.8 mi · $459K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Michigan?

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 Real Estate One work with both buyers and sellers?

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