Mary Weichert Realtor Services

Realtor · Chatham, New Jersey

6:15 AM in Chatham Directions

Here is what working with Mary Weichert in Chatham 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 New Jersey.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Chatham 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.

Selling a home

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Chatham area comparables.

Listing preparation

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

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

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 New Jersey rules.

Typical costs on a Chatham home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,377,107. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.38M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$34,428–$41,313
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$27,542–$41,313
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$27,542–$68,855
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 Chatham

Summit, NJ2.0 mi · $1.41M Madison, NJ2.2 mi · $1.03M New Providence, NJ3.1 mi · $1.01M Livingston, NJ5.2 mi · $1.1M Maplewood, NJ5.8 mi · $974K Westfield, NJ6.0 mi · $1.32M Morristown, NJ6.4 mi · $910K Union, NJ7.0 mi · $581K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in New Jersey?

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 Mary Weichert work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Mary Weichert handles dual agency or designated agency under New Jersey 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.