Matt Motz Mike Thomas Associates Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Here is what working with Matt Motz Mike Thomas Associates in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Fort Wayne 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

Listing price strategy

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

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

MLS listing and marketing

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

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 Indiana rules.

Typical costs on a Fort Wayne home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $248,442. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $248K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$6,211–$7,453
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$4,969–$7,453
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$4,969–$12,422
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 Fort Wayne

Auburn, IN17 mi · $284K Columbia City, IN19 mi · $288K Kendallville, IN23 mi · $230K Decatur, IN23 mi · $238K Huntington, IN26 mi · $202K Van Wert, OH34 mi · $186K Angola, IN36 mi · $314K Bryan, OH38 mi · $194K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Indiana?

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 Matt Motz Mike Thomas Associates work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Matt Motz Mike Thomas Associates handles dual agency or designated agency under Indiana 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.