Michael Shapiro Realtor Services

Realtor · Compass · Chevy Chase, Maryland

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Here is what working with Michael Shapiro in Chevy Chase 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 search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Chevy Chase, including new listings as they hit the market.

Writing and negotiating offers

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

Contract-to-close management

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

Selling a home

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

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 Maryland rules.

Typical costs on a Chevy Chase home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,209,552. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.21M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$30,239–$36,287
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$24,191–$36,287
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$24,191–$60,478
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 Chevy Chase

Bethesda, MD2.2 mi · $1.12M Silver Spring, MD2.6 mi · $542K North Bethesda, MD3.9 mi Leisure World, MD6.9 mi Rockville, MD7.1 mi · $608K McLean, VA7.4 mi · $1.46M Washington, DC7.7 mi · $570K Arlington, VA8.6 mi · $807K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Maryland?

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 Michael Shapiro work with both buyers and sellers?

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