Bill Lee and Associates, Inc., Realtors Services

Realtor · Dayton, Ohio

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Here is what working with Bill Lee and Associates, Inc., Realtors in Dayton 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 Ohio.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Dayton area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Getting to the closing table

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

For home sellers

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.

Marketing the listing

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

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 Ohio rules.

Typical costs on a Dayton home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $140,625. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $141K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$3,516–$4,219
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$2,813–$4,219
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$2,813–$7,031
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 Dayton

Oakwood, OH2.5 mi · $402K Kettering, OH4.9 mi · $247K Beavercreek, OH7.6 mi · $335K Vandalia, OH9.1 mi · $241K Centerville, OH9.2 mi · $390K Miamisburg, OH9.5 mi · $266K Fairborn, OH10 mi · $210K Springboro, OH15 mi · $432K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Ohio?

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 Bill Lee and Associates, Inc., Realtors work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Bill Lee and Associates, Inc., Realtors handles dual agency or designated agency under Ohio 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.