Amanda Stewart Realtor Services

Real Estate Team · Clarkesville, Georgia

1:30 PM in Clarkesville Directions

Here is what working with Amanda Stewart Shield Team in Clarkesville 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.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Clarkesville, including new listings as they hit the market.

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.

For home sellers

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

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 Georgia rules.

Typical costs on a Clarkesville home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $391,405. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $391K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$9,785–$11,742
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$7,828–$11,742
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$7,828–$19,570
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 Clarkesville

Clermont, GA17 mi · $400K Hiawassee, GA27 mi · $401K Gainesville, GA28 mi · $371K Seneca, SC33 mi · $308K Jefferson, GA34 mi · $413K Dawsonville, GA36 mi · $437K Flowery Branch, GA37 mi · $422K Clemson, SC39 mi · $408K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Georgia?

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 Amanda Stewart Shield Team work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Amanda Stewart Shield Team handles dual agency or designated agency under Georgia 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.