Krista Fields Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Real Broker · Staunton, Virginia

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

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

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

Showings in Staunton

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

Writing and negotiating offers

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

Closing coordination

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

For home sellers

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Staunton 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

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 Virginia rules.

Typical costs on a Staunton home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $316,193. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $316K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$7,905–$9,486
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,324–$9,486
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,324–$15,810
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 Staunton

Waynesboro, VA12 mi · $317K Lexington, VA32 mi Charlottesville, VA34 mi · $515K Clifton Forge, VA47 mi · $148K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Virginia?

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 Krista Fields work with both buyers and sellers?

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