First Star Management Group/ Property tax Fox Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Homewood, Illinois

7:38 PM in Homewood Directions

Here is what working with First Star Management Group/ Property tax Fox in Homewood typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Illinois.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Homewood 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.

Getting to the closing table

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

Selling a home

Home valuation

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

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

Listing exposure

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

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

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 Illinois rules.

Typical costs on a Homewood home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $253,699. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $254K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$6,342–$7,611
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,074–$7,611
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,074–$12,685
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 Homewood

Dyer, IN8.6 mi · $362K Frankfort, IL10 mi · $503K Orland Park, IL11 mi · $413K Mokena, IL12 mi · $459K Schererville, IN12 mi · $360K Saint John, IN13 mi · $461K Homer Glen, IL14 mi · $530K Merrillville, IN18 mi · $245K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Illinois?

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 First Star Management Group/ Property tax Fox work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how First Star Management Group/ Property tax Fox handles dual agency or designated agency under Illinois 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.