Erika Smith Tacoma Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Tacoma, Washington

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

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Tacoma and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Showings in Tacoma

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

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

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 Tacoma home.

Listing preparation

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

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

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 Washington rules.

Typical costs on a Tacoma home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $488,463. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $488K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$12,212–$14,654
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$9,769–$14,654
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$9,769–$24,423
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 Tacoma

Parkland, WA6.8 mi · $464K Gig Harbor, WA8.3 mi · $819K Puyallup, WA8.5 mi · $565K Sumner, WA10 mi · $590K Auburn, WA11 mi · $598K Kent, WA13 mi · $636K Maple Valley, WA21 mi · $771K Port Orchard, WA22 mi · $556K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Washington?

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 Erika Smith work with both buyers and sellers?

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