Legacy Properties by Renee Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Franklin, North Carolina

8:02 PM in Franklin Directions

Here is what working with Legacy Properties by Renee in Franklin typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer strategy session

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

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Writing and negotiating offers

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

Getting to the closing table

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

For home sellers

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.

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 North Carolina rules.

Typical costs on a Franklin home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $300,103. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $300K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$7,503–$9,003
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,002–$9,003
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,002–$15,005
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 Franklin

Sylva, NC16 mi · $330K Hiawassee, GA27 mi · $401K Waynesville, NC31 mi · $356K Brevard, NC37 mi · $457K Murphy, NC38 mi · $278K Gatlinburg, TN38 mi · $407K Clarkesville, GA40 mi · $391K Seneca, SC42 mi · $308K

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 Legacy Properties by Renee work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Legacy Properties by Renee 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.