Christy's Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Dayton, Washington

9:13 PM in Dayton Directions

Here is what working with Christy's Realty in Dayton typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Dayton and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Dayton area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

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.

Selling a home

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Dayton area comparables.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

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 Washington rules.

Typical costs on a Dayton home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $246,525. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $247K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$6,163–$7,396
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$4,931–$7,396
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$4,931–$12,326
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 Dayton

Clarkston, WA45 mi · $347K Lewiston, ID46 mi · $391K Pullman, WA47 mi · $434K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Washington?

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 Christy's Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Christy's Realty handles dual agency or designated agency under Washington 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.