Kelly Kent Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Wheeling, West Virginia

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Here is what working with Kelly Kent in Wheeling typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer strategy session

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

Home tours and listing alerts

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

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.

Selling a home

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Wheeling area comparables.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

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 West Virginia rules.

Typical costs on a Wheeling home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $153,248. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $153K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$3,831–$4,597
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$3,065–$4,597
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$3,065–$7,662
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 Wheeling

Shadyside, OH6.6 mi · $147K Saint Clairsville, OH9.5 mi · $208K Moundsville, WV10 mi · $128K Washington, PA26 mi · $239K McMurray, PA37 mi · $459K Whitehall, PA44 mi Cambridge, OH46 mi · $172K Pittsburgh, PA46 mi · $240K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in West Virginia?

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 Kelly Kent work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Kelly Kent handles dual agency or designated agency under West Virginia 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.