Dianne Long Realtor Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Midlothian, Virginia

8:30 AM in Midlothian Directions

Here is what working with Dianne & Jay Long Real Estate in Midlothian typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Midlothian and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Midlothian 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.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

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

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.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

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 Virginia rules.

Typical costs on a Midlothian home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $470,833. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $471K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$11,771–$14,125
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$9,417–$14,125
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$9,417–$23,542
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 Midlothian

Richmond, VA11 mi · $365K Henrico, VA11 mi · $408K Glen Allen, VA14 mi · $516K Powhatan, VA15 mi · $483K Chester, VA15 mi · $393K Mechanicsville, VA17 mi · $444K Colonial Heights, VA21 mi Hopewell, VA24 mi · $235K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Virginia?

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 Dianne & Jay Long Real Estate work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Dianne & Jay Long Real Estate handles dual agency or designated agency under Virginia 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.