Smith Realty Group Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Gaylord, Michigan

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Here is what working with Smith Realty Group in Gaylord 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 Gaylord and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Gaylord, 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.

Closing coordination

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

Seller services

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.

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 Michigan rules.

Typical costs on a Gaylord home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $265,409. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $265K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$6,635–$7,962
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,308–$7,962
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,308–$13,270
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 Gaylord

Elmira, MI9.2 mi Boyne City, MI21 mi · $421K Mio, MI37 mi · $125K Cheboygan, MI44 mi · $223K

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 Smith Realty Group work with both buyers and sellers?

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