Century 21 Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Madison, New Jersey

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Here is what working with Century 21 in Madison 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 Madison

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

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Getting to the closing table

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

Selling a home

Home valuation

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

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.

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 New Jersey rules.

Typical costs on a Madison home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,032,852. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.03M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$25,821–$30,986
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$20,657–$30,986
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$20,657–$51,643
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 Madison

Chatham, NJ2.2 mi · $1.38M Summit, NJ4.1 mi · $1.41M Morristown, NJ4.2 mi · $910K New Providence, NJ4.3 mi · $1.01M Morris Plains, NJ5.4 mi · $732K Livingston, NJ5.9 mi · $1.1M Maplewood, NJ7.8 mi · $974K Westfield, NJ7.9 mi · $1.32M

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in New Jersey?

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 Century 21 work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Century 21 handles dual agency or designated agency under New Jersey 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.