Scott Harding and Associates Services
Real Estate Team · Greenville, Maine
Here is what working with Scott Harding and Associates in Greenville typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.
For home buyers
Buyer strategy session
Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Maine.
Showings in Greenville
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.
Closing coordination
Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.
For home sellers
Home valuation
A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Greenville area comparables.
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.
From showing to sold
Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.
Focus areas
Waterfront & Lake Homes
Shoreline, dock and flood-zone questions for waterfront property.
Investment Property
Rental comparables and cash-flow estimates for investors.
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 Maine rules.
Typical costs on a Greenville home
Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $339,997. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.
| Item | Rate | On $340K |
|---|---|---|
| Listing-side commission (negotiable) | 2.5–3% | $8,500–$10,200 |
| Buyer-side compensation (negotiable) | 2–3% | $6,800–$10,200 |
| Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow) | 2–5% | $6,800–$17,000 |
| 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).