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John Christian Luxury Real Estate

John Christian Luxury Real Estate Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Lexington, North Carolina

6:29 AM in Lexington Directions

Here is what working with John Christian Luxury Real Estate in Lexington 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 consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Showings in Lexington

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

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

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 Lexington area comparables.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

Focus areas

Luxury Homes

High-end listings with professional media and private showings.

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 North Carolina rules.

Typical costs on a Lexington home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $273,382. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

ItemRateOn $273K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)2.5–3%$6,835–$8,201
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)2–3%$5,468–$8,201
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)2–5%$5,468–$13,669
Home inspectionflat$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Seller net proceeds

Starts from the typical Lexington home value. Every percentage is negotiable; enter your own.

Commission—
Closing costs—
Estimated net—

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 John Christian Luxury Real Estate work with both buyers and sellers?
Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how John Christian Luxury Real Estate 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.