Here is what working with Alyssa Lewis in Lancaster 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 Pennsylvania.
Home tours and listing alerts
Setting up searches for Lancaster 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.
Closing coordination
Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.
For home sellers
Pricing analysis (CMA)
A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Lancaster home.
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.
Showings, offers and closing
Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.
Focus areas
First-Time Buyers
Guidance on pre-approval and down-payment assistance programs.
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 Pennsylvania rules.