Davis R. Chant Realtors Honesdale Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Honesdale, Pennsylvania

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Here is what working with Davis R. Chant Realtors Honesdale in Honesdale typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

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 Honesdale area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

For home sellers

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Honesdale home.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing 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 Pennsylvania rules.

Typical costs on a Honesdale home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $299,295. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $299K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$7,482–$8,979
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,986–$8,979
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,986–$14,965
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 Honesdale

Hawley, PA8.0 mi Lords Valley, PA18 mi Dunmore, PA22 mi Clarks Summit, PA24 mi · $357K Milford, PA30 mi · $358K Luzerne, PA39 mi · $183K Kingston, PA40 mi · $237K Stroudsburg, PA41 mi · $356K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Pennsylvania?

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 Davis R. Chant Realtors Honesdale work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Davis R. Chant Realtors Honesdale handles dual agency or designated agency under Pennsylvania 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.