The Jen Holden Group of Compass Real Estate Annapolis Services

Real Estate Team · Annapolis, Maryland

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Here is what working with The Jen Holden Group of Compass Real Estate Annapolis in Annapolis 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 Annapolis and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Annapolis, including new listings as they hit the market.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Seller services

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.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

Focus areas

Waterfront & Lake Homes

Shoreline, dock and flood-zone questions for waterfront 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 Maryland rules.

Typical costs on an Annapolis home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $624,635. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $625K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$15,616–$18,739
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$12,493–$18,739
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$12,493–$31,232
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 Annapolis

Arnold, MD3.7 mi · $601K Millersville, MD10 mi Chester, MD11 mi · $530K Bowie, MD13 mi · $521K Odenton, MD13 mi · $471K North Beach, MD19 mi Hanover, MD19 mi · $533K Dunkirk, MD20 mi · $637K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Maryland?

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 The Jen Holden Group of Compass Real Estate Annapolis work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how The Jen Holden Group of Compass Real Estate Annapolis handles dual agency or designated agency under Maryland 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.