Springston Real Estate Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Fairmont, West Virginia

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Here is what working with Springston Real Estate in Fairmont 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 Fairmont and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Fairmont 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.

For home sellers

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.

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.

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 Fairmont home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $194,875. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $195K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$4,872–$5,846
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$3,898–$5,846
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$3,898–$9,744
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 Fairmont

Grafton, WV12 mi · $147K Morgantown, WV14 mi · $286K Bridgeport, WV15 mi · $304K Philippi, WV24 mi · $135K Belington, WV34 mi · $117K Uniontown, PA37 mi · $161K Elkins, WV42 mi · $172K Moundsville, WV44 mi · $128K

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 Springston Real Estate work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Springston Real Estate 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.