Palmetto Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · DeLand, Florida

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

For home buyers

Buyer consultation and agreement

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

Showings in DeLand

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

Offers and counteroffers

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

Getting to the closing table

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

Selling a home

Home valuation

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

Pre-listing checklist

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

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.

Focus areas

Farm, Ranch & Land

Acreage, farms and land, including surveys, access and water.

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 Florida rules.

Typical costs on a DeLand home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $336,624. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $337K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,416–$10,099
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,732–$10,099
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,732–$16,831
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 DeLand

Orange City, FL5.5 mi · $292K Deltona, FL9.1 mi · $298K Sanford, FL16 mi · $340K Lake Mary, FL19 mi · $466K Port Orange, FL20 mi · $338K South Daytona, FL20 mi · $249K Daytona Beach, FL21 mi · $253K Holly Hill, FL22 mi · $203K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Florida?

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 Palmetto Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

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