The Murphys Realtors Services

Real Estate Team · Northampton, Massachusetts

7:58 PM in Northampton Directions

Here is what working with The Murphys Realtors in Northampton typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer strategy session

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

Showings in Northampton

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Getting to the closing table

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

Seller services

Home valuation

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

Pre-listing checklist

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

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 Massachusetts rules.

Typical costs on a Northampton home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $501,170. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $501K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$12,529–$15,035
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$10,023–$15,035
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$10,023–$25,059
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 Northampton

Easthampton, MA4.3 mi · $437K Amherst, MA6.9 mi · $547K Holyoke, MA8.4 mi · $334K Westfield, MA15 mi · $389K West Springfield, MA15 mi · $368K Agawam, MA18 mi · $373K East Longmeadow, MA19 mi · $430K Enfield, CT24 mi · $338K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Massachusetts?

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 The Murphys Realtors work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how The Murphys Realtors handles dual agency or designated agency under Massachusetts 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.