Joy Schwarting Realtor Services

Realtor · The Shore Real Estate Group · Stevensville, Michigan

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Here is what working with Joy Schwarting in Stevensville typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Stevensville and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Stevensville 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.

Selling a home

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.

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 Michigan rules.

Typical costs on a Stevensville home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $339,136. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $339K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,478–$10,174
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,783–$10,174
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,783–$16,957
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 Stevensville

Saint Joseph, MI6.9 mi · $341K South Bend, IN27 mi · $202K South Haven, MI30 mi · $378K Mishawaka, IN31 mi · $216K Elkhart, IN36 mi · $233K Mattawan, MI40 mi · $359K Goshen, IN46 mi · $283K Valparaiso, IN47 mi · $362K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Michigan?

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 Joy Schwarting work with both buyers and sellers?

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