Michael Van Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · De Grift-Real Estate Broker-MCV Realty · Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Here is what working with Michael Van in Fort Wayne typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer consultation and agreement

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

Showings in Fort Wayne

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

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 Fort Wayne 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.

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 Indiana rules.

Typical costs on a Fort Wayne home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $248,442. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $248K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$6,211–$7,453
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$4,969–$7,453
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$4,969–$12,422
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 Wayne

Auburn, IN17 mi · $284K Columbia City, IN19 mi · $288K Kendallville, IN23 mi · $230K Decatur, IN23 mi · $238K Huntington, IN26 mi · $202K Van Wert, OH34 mi · $186K Angola, IN36 mi · $314K Bryan, OH38 mi · $194K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Indiana?

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 Michael Van work with both buyers and sellers?

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