Kaufman Realty & Auctions Services

Real Estate Brokerage · New Philadelphia, Ohio

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Here is what working with Kaufman Realty & Auctions in New Philadelphia typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

First buyer meeting

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

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for New Philadelphia 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.

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 New Philadelphia home.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

Listing exposure

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

Typical costs on a New Philadelphia home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $213,051. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $213K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$5,326–$6,392
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$4,261–$6,392
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$4,261–$10,653
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 New Philadelphia

Canton, OH22 mi · $176K Dalton, OH25 mi · $306K North Canton, OH27 mi · $291K Cambridge, OH33 mi · $172K Hartville, OH33 mi · $302K Wooster, OH34 mi · $264K Alliance, OH34 mi · $168K Wadsworth, OH40 mi · $322K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Ohio?

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 Kaufman Realty & Auctions work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Kaufman Realty & Auctions handles dual agency or designated agency under Ohio 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.