Christie’s International Real Estate Atlantic Brokerage Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Chatham, Massachusetts

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Here is what working with Christie’s International Real Estate Atlantic Brokerage in Chatham 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 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 Chatham, including new listings as they hit the market.

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

For home sellers

Listing price strategy

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

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

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 Massachusetts rules.

Typical costs on a Chatham home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,329,498. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.33M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$33,237–$39,885
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$26,590–$39,885
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$26,590–$66,475
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 Chatham

Orleans, MA7.6 mi · $1.09M Osterville, MA22 mi Mashpee, MA27 mi · $708K Sandwich, MA28 mi · $690K Falmouth, MA35 mi · $856K Edgartown, MA35 mi · $1.87M Vineyard Haven, MA37 mi Wareham, MA40 mi · $487K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Massachusetts?

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 Christie’s International Real Estate Atlantic Brokerage work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Christie’s International Real Estate Atlantic Brokerage handles dual agency or designated agency under Massachusetts 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.