ERA Property Elite Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Charleston, West Virginia

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Here is what working with ERA Property Elite in Charleston 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 search and private showings

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

Offers and counteroffers

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

Contract-to-close management

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

Selling a home

Listing price strategy

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

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.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

Focus areas

Luxury Homes

High-end listings with professional media and private showings.

Farm, Ranch & Land

Acreage, farms and land, including surveys, access and water.

Commercial Property

Office, retail and investment property.

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 West Virginia rules.

Typical costs on a Charleston home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $166,696. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $167K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$4,167–$5,001
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$3,334–$5,001
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$3,334–$8,335
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 Charleston

South Charleston, WV3.8 mi · $175K Teays Valley, WV18 mi Hurricane, WV22 mi · $278K Ripley, WV33 mi · $213K Barboursville, WV36 mi · $213K Gallipolis, OH44 mi · $179K Beckley, WV46 mi · $152K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in West Virginia?

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 ERA Property Elite work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how ERA Property Elite handles dual agency or designated agency under West Virginia 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.