Ashton Davis Realtor Services

Broker · Aberdeen, South Dakota

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Here is what working with Ashton Davis in Aberdeen 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 consultation and agreement

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

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Closing coordination

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

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

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

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

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 South Dakota rules.

Typical costs on an Aberdeen home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $243,866. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $244K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$6,097–$7,316
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$4,877–$7,316
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$4,877–$12,193
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).

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in South Dakota?

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 Ashton Davis work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Ashton Davis handles dual agency or designated agency under South Dakota 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.