Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Real Estate Brokerage · York, Pennsylvania

3:21 PM in York Directions

Here is what working with Howard Hanna Real Estate in York 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 consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Showings in York

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

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

For home sellers

Pricing analysis (CMA)

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

Pre-listing checklist

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

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing 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 Pennsylvania rules.

Typical costs on a York home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $279,742. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $280K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$6,994–$8,392
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,595–$8,392
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,595–$13,987
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 York

Elizabethtown, PA15 mi · $367K Mountville, PA17 mi · $350K Hanover, PA18 mi · $297K Hummelstown, PA21 mi · $388K Lemoyne, PA21 mi · $273K Camp Hill, PA22 mi · $336K Mechanicsburg, PA23 mi · $403K Lancaster, PA23 mi

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Pennsylvania?

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 Howard Hanna Real Estate work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Howard Hanna Real Estate handles dual agency or designated agency under Pennsylvania 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.