Rebecca Gaetz: The Gaetz Home Team Services

Real Estate Team · Keller Williams Premier Realty · East Peoria, Illinois

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Here is what working with Rebecca Gaetz: The Gaetz Home Team in East Peoria 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 consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Home tours and listing alerts

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

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

Pricing analysis (CMA)

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

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.

Focus areas

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 Illinois rules.

Typical costs on an East Peoria home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $184,353. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $184K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$4,609–$5,531
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$3,687–$5,531
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$3,687–$9,218
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 East Peoria

Peoria, IL2.0 mi · $138K Pekin, IL7.5 mi · $144K McLean, IL33 mi · $200K Normal, IL33 mi · $268K Bloomington, IL33 mi · $270K Galesburg, IL46 mi · $108K Clinton, IL48 mi · $156K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Illinois?

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 Rebecca Gaetz: The Gaetz Home Team work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Rebecca Gaetz: The Gaetz Home Team handles dual agency or designated agency under Illinois 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.