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Property Matters Realty

Property Matters Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Gastonia, North Carolina

10:48 AM in Gastonia Directions

Here is what working with Property Matters Realty in Gastonia 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 Gastonia and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Gastonia area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

For home sellers

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Gastonia 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.

Focus areas

Property Management

Ongoing management of rental property.

How a typical transaction works

  1. ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
  2. PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
  3. Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
  4. NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
  5. CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under North Carolina rules.

Typical costs on a Gastonia home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $275,364. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

ItemRateOn $275K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)2.5–3%$6,884–$8,261
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)2–3%$5,507–$8,261
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)2–5%$5,507–$13,768
Home inspectionflat$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Seller net proceeds

Starts from the typical Gastonia home value. Every percentage is negotiable; enter your own.

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Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in North Carolina?
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 Property Matters Realty work with both buyers and sellers?
Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Property Matters Realty handles dual agency or designated agency under North Carolina 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.