Here is what working with Jamie Sells Phoenix in Tempe typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.
Buyer services
Buyer consultation and agreement
Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.
Home search and private showings
Tours of homes for sale in and around Tempe, 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.
Getting to the closing table
Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.
Seller services
Home valuation
A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Tempe area comparables.
Getting the home market-ready
Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.
Listing exposure
Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.
Offer review and negotiation
Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.
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 Arizona rules.
Typical costs on a Tempe home
Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $461,342. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.
| Item | Rate | On $461K |
|---|---|---|
| Listing-side commission (negotiable) | 2.5–3% | $11,534–$13,840 |
| Buyer-side compensation (negotiable) | 2–3% | $9,227–$13,840 |
| Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow) | 2–5% | $9,227–$23,067 |
| 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).