Kish Creek Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Lewistown, Pennsylvania

2:38 PM in Lewistown Directions

Here is what working with Kish Creek in Lewistown 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 Pennsylvania.

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Contract-to-close management

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

For home sellers

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Lewistown home.

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.

Offer review and negotiation

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

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 Pennsylvania rules.

Typical costs on a Lewistown home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $173,253. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $173K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$4,331–$5,198
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$3,465–$5,198
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$3,465–$8,663
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 Lewistown

Reedsville, PA4.7 mi · $241K Mifflin, PA9.1 mi · $219K State College, PA20 mi · $413K Huntingdon, PA24 mi · $193K Orrstown, PA37 mi Philipsburg, PA40 mi · $169K Enola, PA40 mi · $304K Mechanicsburg, PA40 mi · $403K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Pennsylvania?

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 Kish Creek work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Kish Creek handles dual agency or designated agency under Pennsylvania 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.