Presley Rae Baker Realtor Services

Realtor · Mount Washington, Kentucky

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Here is what working with Presley Rae Baker in Mount Washington 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 Kentucky.

Home search and private showings

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

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

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.

Listing exposure

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

Offer review and negotiation

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

Focus areas

Commercial Property

Office, retail and investment 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 Kentucky rules.

Typical costs on a Mount Washington home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $326,828. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $327K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,171–$9,805
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,537–$9,805
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,537–$16,341
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 Mount Washington

Bardstown, KY17 mi · $262K Louisville, KY18 mi · $263K Jeffersonville, IN19 mi · $254K Clarksville, IN21 mi · $208K Shelbyville, KY21 mi · $308K New Albany, IN22 mi · $239K Sellersburg, IN27 mi · $299K Elizabethtown, KY30 mi · $268K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Kentucky?

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 Presley Rae Baker work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Presley Rae Baker handles dual agency or designated agency under Kentucky 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.