Keller Williams Mountains to Sound Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Kent, Washington

3:10 PM in Kent Directions

Here is what working with Keller Williams Mountains to Sound in Kent typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

First buyer meeting

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

Showings in Kent

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

Offers and counteroffers

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

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

Seller services

Home valuation

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

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

Offer review and negotiation

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

Focus areas

Mountain & Cabin Homes

Cabins and mountain 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 Washington rules.

Typical costs on a Kent home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $635,965. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $636K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$15,899–$19,079
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$12,719–$19,079
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$12,719–$31,798
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 Kent

Auburn, WA5.1 mi · $598K Maple Valley, WA8.9 mi · $771K Sumner, WA12 mi · $590K Tacoma, WA13 mi · $488K Puyallup, WA14 mi · $565K Bellevue, WA16 mi · $1.42M Seattle, WA16 mi · $833K Gig Harbor, WA17 mi · $819K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Washington?

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 Keller Williams Mountains to Sound work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Keller Williams Mountains to Sound handles dual agency or designated agency under Washington 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.