Charles Christiansen Realtor Services

Realtor · Raleigh, North Carolina

8:43 AM in Raleigh Directions

Here is what working with Charles Christiansen in Raleigh typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in North Carolina.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Raleigh area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

Selling a home

Home valuation

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

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.

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 North Carolina rules.

Typical costs on a Raleigh home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $428,671. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $429K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$10,717–$12,860
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,573–$12,860
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,573–$21,434
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 Raleigh

Garner, NC4.4 mi · $380K Cary, NC8.1 mi · $620K Knightdale, NC8.9 mi · $364K Morrisville, NC11 mi · $471K Apex, NC12 mi · $593K Holly Springs, NC14 mi · $575K Fuquay-Varina, NC16 mi Wake Forest, NC16 mi · $507K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in North Carolina?

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 Charles Christiansen work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Charles Christiansen handles dual agency or designated agency under North Carolina 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.