Kettley & Company REALTORS,inc. Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Aurora, Illinois

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Here is what working with Kettley & Company REALTORS,inc. in Aurora typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer strategy session

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

Showings in Aurora

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

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.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

Focus areas

Commercial Property

Office, retail and investment property.

Investment Property

Rental comparables and cash-flow estimates for investors.

Rentals & Leasing

Help for tenants and landlords with leases.

Short Sales & Foreclosures

Lender-approved short sales and bank-owned homes.

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 Illinois rules.

Typical costs on an Aurora home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $324,261. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $324K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,107–$9,728
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,485–$9,728
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,485–$16,213
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 Aurora

Oswego, IL5.6 mi · $423K Geneva, IL8.8 mi · $553K Naperville, IL9.1 mi · $625K Yorkville, IL11 mi · $409K St. Charles, IL11 mi · $480K Plainfield, IL11 mi · $429K Wheaton, IL13 mi · $515K Downers Grove, IL16 mi · $509K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Illinois?

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 Kettley & Company REALTORS,inc. work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Kettley & Company REALTORS,inc. handles dual agency or designated agency under Illinois 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.