Jaclyn Moncrieff Realtor Services

Realtor · Clarkston, Michigan

3:45 PM in Clarkston Directions

Here is what working with Jaclyn Moncrieff in Clarkston 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 Michigan.

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Selling a home

Listing price strategy

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

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

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 Michigan rules.

Typical costs on a Clarkston home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $431,063. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $431K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$10,777–$12,932
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,621–$12,932
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,621–$21,553
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 Clarkston

Oxford, MI9.9 mi · $410K Auburn Hills, MI10 mi · $281K Commerce Township, MI11 mi · $400K West Bloomfield Township, MI12 mi Bloomfield Hills, MI14 mi · $677K Rochester, MI15 mi · $494K Fenton, MI15 mi Troy, MI16 mi · $459K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Michigan?

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 Jaclyn Moncrieff work with both buyers and sellers?

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