Realtor.Paris Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Petaluma, California

7:15 AM in Petaluma Directions

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

For home buyers

First buyer meeting

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

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Petaluma, including new listings as they hit the market.

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 Petaluma area comparables.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

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 California rules.

Typical costs on a Petaluma home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $899,398. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $899K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$22,485–$26,982
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$17,988–$26,982
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$17,988–$44,970
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 Petaluma

Rohnert Park, CA8.2 mi · $708K San Rafael, CA19 mi · $1.3M Larkspur, CA21 mi · $2.13M Vallejo, CA23 mi · $519K Mill Valley, CA23 mi · $2.13M Windsor, CA24 mi · $793K Pinole, CA24 mi · $714K Martinez, CA31 mi · $754K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in California?

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 Realtor.Paris work with both buyers and sellers?

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