Here is what working with Keller Williams Hattiesburg in Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.
Home tours and listing alerts
Setting up searches for Hattiesburg 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.
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.
MLS listing and marketing
Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.
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 Mississippi rules.
Typical costs on a Hattiesburg home
Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $221,289. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.
| Item | Rate | On $221K |
|---|---|---|
| Listing-side commission (negotiable) | 2.5–3% | $5,532–$6,639 |
| Buyer-side compensation (negotiable) | 2–3% | $4,426–$6,639 |
| Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow) | 2–5% | $4,426–$11,064 |
| 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).