Doug Dane Realtor Services

Realtor · Alexandria, Virginia

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Here is what working with Doug Dane in Alexandria 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 Alexandria and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Alexandria 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.

Seller services

Home valuation

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

Listing preparation

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

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search 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 Virginia rules.

Typical costs on an Alexandria home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $666,031. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $666K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$16,651–$19,981
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$13,321–$19,981
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$13,321–$33,302
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 Alexandria

Arlington, VA6.1 mi · $807K Washington, DC6.3 mi · $570K Fort Washington, MD6.9 mi · $449K Springfield, VA7.6 mi · $700K Annandale, VA8.2 mi · $749K Falls Church, VA8.6 mi McLean, VA11 mi · $1.46M Burke, VA12 mi · $723K

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 Doug Dane work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Doug Dane 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.