Sharron Realty Associates, Inc Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Van Wert, Ohio

2:01 PM in Van Wert Directions

Here is what working with Sharron Realty Associates, Inc in Van Wert 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 search and private showings

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

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Seller services

Pricing analysis (CMA)

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

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 Ohio rules.

Typical costs on a Van Wert home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $185,922. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $186K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$4,648–$5,578
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$3,718–$5,578
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$3,718–$9,296
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 Van Wert

Decatur, IN18 mi · $238K Lima, OH27 mi · $152K Wapakoneta, OH29 mi · $241K Defiance, OH31 mi · $187K Fort Wayne, IN34 mi · $248K Bluffton, OH36 mi · $278K Bryan, OH42 mi · $194K Auburn, IN42 mi · $284K

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 Sharron Realty Associates, Inc work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Sharron Realty Associates, Inc 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.