Ebby Realtors Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Stephenville, Texas

11:36 PM in Stephenville Directions

Here is what working with Ebby Halliday Realtors in Stephenville in Stephenville 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 strategy session

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

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Writing and negotiating offers

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

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Stephenville home.

Pre-listing checklist

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

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing 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 Texas rules.

Typical costs on a Stephenville home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $324,290. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $324K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,107–$9,729
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,486–$9,729
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,486–$16,215
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 Stephenville

Cleburne, TX48 mi · $270K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Texas?

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 Ebby Halliday Realtors in Stephenville work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Ebby Halliday Realtors in Stephenville handles dual agency or designated agency under Texas 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.