Kat Townson Realtor Services

Realtor · Waco, Texas

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Here is what working with Kat Townson in Waco 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 Texas.

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

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 Waco home.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

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 Texas rules.

Typical costs on a Waco home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $197,932. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $198K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$4,948–$5,938
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$3,959–$5,938
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$3,959–$9,897
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 Waco

Whitney, TX30 mi · $231K Temple, TX33 mi · $246K Belton, TX39 mi · $313K Nolanville, TX42 mi · $307K Harker Heights, TX44 mi · $298K Killeen, TX46 mi · $220K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Texas?

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 Kat Townson work with both buyers and sellers?

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