REMAX Encore of Columbia Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Columbia, Tennessee

12:10 PM in Columbia Directions

Here is what working with REMAX Encore of Columbia in Columbia 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 strategy session

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

Home search and private showings

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

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 Columbia area comparables.

Pre-listing checklist

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

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 Tennessee rules.

Typical costs on a Columbia home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $371,690. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $372K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$9,292–$11,151
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$7,434–$11,151
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$7,434–$18,585
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 Columbia

Spring Hill, TN11 mi · $521K Lewisburg, TN18 mi · $296K Franklin, TN23 mi · $926K Lawrenceburg, TN31 mi · $241K Nolensville, TN31 mi · $844K Brentwood, TN32 mi · $1.4M Shelbyville, TN34 mi · $313K Smyrna, TN39 mi · $402K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Tennessee?

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 REMAX Encore of Columbia work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how REMAX Encore of Columbia handles dual agency or designated agency under Tennessee 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.