Stewart Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Fort Scott, Kansas

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Here is what working with Stewart Realty in Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home search and private showings

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

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

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 Fort Scott home.

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

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 Kansas rules.

Typical costs on a Fort Scott home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $136,527. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $137K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$3,413–$4,096
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$2,731–$4,096
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$2,731–$6,826
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 Fort Scott

Pittsburg, KS30 mi · $140K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Kansas?

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 Stewart Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

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