Realistar Realtors of Chillicothe Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Chillicothe, Ohio

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Here is what working with Realistar Realtors of Chillicothe in Chillicothe 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 strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Ohio.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Chillicothe, including new listings as they hit the market.

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

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Chillicothe home.

Listing preparation

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

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

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 Chillicothe home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $205,028. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $205K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$5,126–$6,151
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$4,101–$6,151
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$4,101–$10,251
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 Chillicothe

Greenfield, OH21 mi · $168K Jackson, OH27 mi · $177K Lancaster, OH33 mi · $279K Canal Winchester, OH37 mi Grove City, OH38 mi · $333K Pickerington, OH40 mi · $419K Portsmouth, OH42 mi · $95K Wheelersburg, OH42 mi · $198K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Ohio?

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 Realistar Realtors of Chillicothe work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Realistar Realtors of Chillicothe handles dual agency or designated agency under Ohio 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.