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Starved Rock Realty

Starved Rock Realtors Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Utica, Illinois

12:50 PM in Utica Directions

Here is what working with Starved Rock Realty in Utica 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 Utica

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

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Closing coordination

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

Selling a home

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Utica area comparables.

Listing preparation

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

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

  1. ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
  2. PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
  3. Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
  4. NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
  5. CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Illinois rules.

Areas around Utica

Sandwich, IL29 mi · $330K Morris, IL31 mi · $316K Odell, IL34 mi · $178K Yorkville, IL36 mi · $409K Pontiac, IL37 mi · $162K Oswego, IL42 mi · $423K DeKalb, IL43 mi · $263K Shorewood, IL44 mi · $415K

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 Starved Rock Realty work with both buyers and sellers?
Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Starved Rock Realty 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.