Simmonds Real Estate Services

Real Estate Team · Schertz, Texas

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Here is what working with Simmonds Real Estate in Schertz typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Schertz and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Showings in Schertz

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.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Seller services

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.

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

Focus areas

Property Management

Ongoing management of rental property.

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 Schertz home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $311,984. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $312K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$7,800–$9,360
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,240–$9,360
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,240–$15,599
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 Schertz

Cibolo, TX2.7 mi · $332K Converse, TX3.7 mi · $241K Alamo Heights, TX13 mi · $734K New Braunfels, TX14 mi · $346K San Antonio, TX16 mi · $247K Gruene, TX16 mi La Vernia, TX16 mi · $494K Seguin, TX18 mi · $272K

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 Simmonds Real Estate work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Simmonds Real Estate 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.