Joseph Scheeler Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Ward Wight Sotheby's International Realty · Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Here is what working with Joseph Scheeler in Asbury Park typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

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 Asbury Park, including new listings as they hit the market.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Closing coordination

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

For home sellers

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Asbury Park home.

Pre-listing checklist

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

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

Investment Property

Rental comparables and cash-flow estimates for investors.

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 New Jersey rules.

Typical costs on an Asbury Park home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $710,056. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $710K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$17,751–$21,302
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$14,201–$21,302
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$14,201–$35,503
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 Asbury Park

Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ1.9 mi Spring Lake, NJ4.7 mi · $1.53M Spring Lake Heights, NJ4.9 mi Wall, NJ5.2 mi Sea Girt, NJ6.2 mi · $2.58M Manasquan, NJ6.8 mi · $1.25M Point Pleasant Beach, NJ9.1 mi · $1.13M Red Bank, NJ9.2 mi · $740K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in New Jersey?

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 Joseph Scheeler work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Joseph Scheeler handles dual agency or designated agency under New Jersey 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.