Sacramento Realty Services Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Sacramento, California

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

For home buyers

First buyer meeting

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

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Sacramento, including new listings as they hit the market.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Closing coordination

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

For home sellers

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

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.

Focus areas

Investment Property

Rental comparables and cash-flow estimates for investors.

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 California rules.

Typical costs on a Sacramento home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $473,797. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $474K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$11,845–$14,214
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$9,476–$14,214
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$9,476–$23,690
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 Sacramento

Rancho Cordova, CA10 mi · $529K Elk Grove, CA14 mi · $626K Roseville, CA16 mi · $645K Folsom, CA18 mi · $753K Rocklin, CA20 mi · $690K Granite Bay, CA22 mi · $1.17M Galt, CA25 mi · $529K Rio Vista, CA31 mi · $454K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in California?

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 Sacramento Realty Services work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Sacramento Realty Services handles dual agency or designated agency under California 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.