Michelle Ward Homer Glen Realtor Services

Agent · Homer Glen, Illinois

12:08 PM in Homer Glen Directions

Here is what working with Michelle Ward in Homer Glen typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Illinois.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Homer Glen, 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.

Contract-to-close management

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

For home sellers

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Homer Glen home.

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.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

Focus areas

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 Illinois rules.

Typical costs on a Homer Glen home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $529,748. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $530K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$13,244–$15,892
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$10,595–$15,892
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$10,595–$26,487
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 Homer Glen

Orland Park, IL4.8 mi · $413K Mokena, IL5.7 mi · $459K Lemont, IL6.1 mi · $592K Lockport, IL6.2 mi · $373K Frankfort, IL8.6 mi · $503K Darien, IL11 mi · $460K Willowbrook, IL12 mi · $325K Plainfield, IL14 mi · $429K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Illinois?

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 Michelle Ward work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Michelle Ward handles dual agency or designated agency under Illinois 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.