Dandridge Realty Group Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Charles Town, West Virginia

11:38 PM in Charles Town Directions

Here is what working with Dandridge Realty Group in Charles Town 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 Charles Town and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Charles Town 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.

Seller services

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Charles Town area comparables.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

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.

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 Charles Town home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $407,437. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $407K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$10,186–$12,223
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,149–$12,223
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,149–$20,372
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 Charles Town

Martinsburg, WV13 mi · $312K Leesburg, VA20 mi · $851K Hagerstown, MD26 mi · $301K Frederick, MD26 mi · $460K Ashburn, VA26 mi · $799K Berkeley Springs, WV30 mi · $324K Front Royal, VA31 mi · $386K Germantown, MD33 mi · $417K

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 Dandridge Realty Group work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Dandridge Realty Group 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.