Rita Lee and Associates Realty Group Powered by Epique Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Asheville, North Carolina

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Here is what working with Rita Lee and Associates Realty Group Powered by Epique Realty in Asheville typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer consultation and agreement

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

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Asheville 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.

Getting to the closing table

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

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

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

Pre-listing checklist

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

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 North Carolina rules.

Typical costs on an Asheville home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $448,688. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $449K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$11,217–$13,461
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,974–$13,461
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,974–$22,434
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 Asheville

Black Mountain, NC13 mi · $456K Hendersonville, NC20 mi · $408K Flat Rock, NC24 mi · $453K Waynesville, NC26 mi · $356K Brevard, NC27 mi · $457K Marion, NC31 mi · $239K Sylva, NC41 mi · $330K Greeneville, TN42 mi · $249K

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 Rita Lee and Associates Realty Group Powered by Epique Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Rita Lee and Associates Realty Group Powered by Epique Realty 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.