Harris Realty & Land Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Smithfield, North Carolina

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Here is what working with Harris Realty & Land in Smithfield typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

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

Showings in Smithfield

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.

Selling a home

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Listing preparation

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

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Showings, offers and closing

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

Focus areas

Farm, Ranch & Land

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

Commercial Property

Office, retail and investment 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 North Carolina rules.

Typical costs on a Smithfield home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $290,708. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $291K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$7,268–$8,721
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,814–$8,721
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,814–$14,535
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 Smithfield

Garner, NC21 mi · $380K Knightdale, NC21 mi · $364K Goldsboro, NC21 mi · $194K Raleigh, NC25 mi · $429K Fuquay-Varina, NC26 mi Lillington, NC28 mi · $290K Holly Springs, NC30 mi · $575K Cary, NC32 mi · $620K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in North Carolina?

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 Harris Realty & Land work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Harris Realty & Land handles dual agency or designated agency under North Carolina 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.