Christine Pope Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Sarasota, Florida

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

For home buyers

Buyer strategy session

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

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Sarasota 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.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Sarasota home.

Listing preparation

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

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

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 Florida rules.

Typical costs on a Sarasota home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $409,878. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $410K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$10,247–$12,296
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,198–$12,296
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,198–$20,494
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 Sarasota

Siesta Key, FL4.8 mi · $824K Longboat Key, FL9.5 mi Bradenton, FL12 mi · $353K Palmetto, FL13 mi · $350K Holmes Beach, FL16 mi · $989K Nokomis, FL16 mi · $494K Venice, FL17 mi · $377K North Port, FL27 mi · $302K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Florida?

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 Christine Pope work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Christine Pope handles dual agency or designated agency under Florida 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.