Columbus Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Columbus, Indiana

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Here is what working with Columbus Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty in Columbus typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Offers and counteroffers

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

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 Columbus area comparables.

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.

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 Indiana rules.

Typical costs on a Columbus home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $280,503. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $281K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$7,013–$8,415
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,610–$8,415
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,610–$14,025
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 Columbus

Seymour, IN17 mi · $233K Franklin, IN21 mi · $284K North Vernon, IN21 mi · $216K Shelbyville, IN23 mi · $228K Greenwood, IN30 mi · $328K Martinsville, IN31 mi · $299K Bloomington, IN33 mi · $316K Scottsburg, IN37 mi · $192K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Indiana?

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 Columbus Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Columbus Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty handles dual agency or designated agency under Indiana 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.