Christy Onstott Baer- Berkshire Hathaway Yuba Sutter Realtor Realtor Services

Realtor · Yuba City, California

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Here is what working with Christy Onstott Baer- Berkshire Hathaway Yuba Sutter Realtor in Yuba City 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 California.

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

Contract-to-close management

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

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

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

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

Listing exposure

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

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

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 California rules.

Typical costs on a Yuba City home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $439,108. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $439K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$10,978–$13,173
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,782–$13,173
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,782–$21,955
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 Yuba City

Olivehurst, CA4.7 mi · $450K Grass Valley, CA30 mi · $510K Rocklin, CA32 mi · $690K Roseville, CA32 mi · $645K Auburn, CA34 mi · $628K Granite Bay, CA36 mi · $1.17M Sacramento, CA39 mi · $474K Folsom, CA40 mi · $753K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in California?

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 Christy Onstott Baer- Berkshire Hathaway Yuba Sutter Realtor work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Christy Onstott Baer- Berkshire Hathaway Yuba Sutter Realtor handles dual agency or designated agency under California 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.