Allfirst Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Pikesville, Maryland

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Here is what working with Allfirst Realty in Pikesville 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 Pikesville 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.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Seller services

Listing price strategy

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

Listing preparation

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

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

Offer review and negotiation

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

Focus areas

Commercial Property

Office, retail and investment property.

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 Pikesville home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $431,308. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $431K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$10,783–$12,939
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,626–$12,939
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,626–$21,565
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 Pikesville

Owings Mills, MD4.4 mi · $398K Lutherville, MD6.1 mi Towson, MD6.7 mi · $474K Timonium, MD7.0 mi Baltimore, MD8.3 mi · $187K Ellicott City, MD8.4 mi · $735K Cockeysville, MD8.5 mi · $479K Hunt Valley, MD9.7 mi

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 Allfirst Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Allfirst Realty 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.