New Ray Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Grafton, West Virginia

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Here is what working with New Ray Realty in Grafton 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 tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Grafton 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.

Closing coordination

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

For home sellers

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Grafton area comparables.

Pre-listing checklist

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

Listing exposure

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

Offer review and negotiation

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

Focus areas

Farm, Ranch & Land

Acreage, farms and land, including surveys, access and water.

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.

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 West Virginia rules.

Typical costs on a Grafton home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $147,121. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $147K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$3,678–$4,414
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$2,942–$4,414
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$2,942–$7,356
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 Grafton

Fairmont, WV12 mi · $195K Philippi, WV13 mi · $135K Bridgeport, WV13 mi · $304K Morgantown, WV20 mi · $286K Belington, WV22 mi · $117K Elkins, WV30 mi · $172K Uniontown, PA42 mi · $161K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in West Virginia?

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 New Ray Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how New Ray Realty handles dual agency or designated agency under West Virginia 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.