Diane Turton, Realtors Lavallette Office Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Lavallette, New Jersey

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Here is what working with Diane Turton, Realtors Lavallette Office in Lavallette typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer consultation and agreement

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

Showings in Lavallette

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

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 Lavallette 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.

Showings, offers and closing

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

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 New Jersey rules.

Typical costs on a Lavallette home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,244,263. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.24M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$31,107–$37,328
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$24,885–$37,328
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$24,885–$62,213
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 Lavallette

Seaside Park, NJ3.0 mi · $879K Toms River, NJ6.9 mi · $465K Bay Head, NJ7.0 mi · $2.67M Brick, NJ7.1 mi · $523K Point Pleasant, NJ7.8 mi · $769K Point Pleasant Beach, NJ8.4 mi · $1.13M Manasquan, NJ11 mi · $1.25M Sea Girt, NJ11 mi · $2.58M

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in New Jersey?

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 Diane Turton, Realtors Lavallette Office work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Diane Turton, Realtors Lavallette Office handles dual agency or designated agency under New Jersey 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.