Julie Lee Realtor Services

Realtor · Carleton Realty LLC · Westerville, Ohio

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

Buyer services

Buyer strategy session

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

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Seller services

Home valuation

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

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

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 Ohio rules.

Typical costs on a Westerville home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $451,260. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $451K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$11,282–$13,538
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$9,025–$13,538
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$9,025–$22,563
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 Westerville

Worthington, OH5.2 mi · $489K Lewis Center, OH6.6 mi Powell, OH8.0 mi · $570K Dublin, OH10 mi · $565K Columbus, OH12 mi · $247K Johnstown, OH13 mi · $446K Reynoldsburg, OH13 mi · $296K Hilliard, OH14 mi · $385K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Ohio?

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 Julie Lee work with both buyers and sellers?

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