Old Colony of Ohio Valley Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Wheeling, West Virginia

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Here is what working with Old Colony of Ohio Valley in Wheeling typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

First buyer meeting

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

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Wheeling, including new listings as they hit the market.

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.

For home sellers

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

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 West Virginia rules.

Typical costs on a Wheeling home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $153,248. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $153K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$3,831–$4,597
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$3,065–$4,597
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$3,065–$7,662
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 Wheeling

Shadyside, OH6.6 mi · $147K Saint Clairsville, OH9.5 mi · $208K Moundsville, WV10 mi · $128K Washington, PA26 mi · $239K McMurray, PA37 mi · $459K Whitehall, PA44 mi Cambridge, OH46 mi · $172K Pittsburgh, PA46 mi · $240K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in West 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 Old Colony of Ohio Valley work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Old Colony of Ohio Valley handles dual agency or designated agency under West 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.