VA Realty Professionals - McGuire Team Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Here is what working with VA Realty Professionals - McGuire Team in Virginia Beach 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.

Showings in Virginia Beach

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

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 Virginia Beach area comparables.

Listing preparation

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

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 Virginia rules.

Typical costs on a Virginia Beach home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $427,730. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $428K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$10,693–$12,832
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,555–$12,832
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,555–$21,387
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 Virginia Beach

Chesapeake, VA17 mi · $425K Norfolk, VA17 mi · $312K Hampton, VA24 mi · $282K Newport News, VA27 mi · $294K Corolla, NC33 mi · $882K Seaford, VA35 mi · $501K Suffolk, VA35 mi · $390K Yorktown, VA40 mi · $482K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in 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 VA Realty Professionals - McGuire Team work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how VA Realty Professionals - McGuire Team handles dual agency or designated agency under 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.