Clawson Home Group Services

Real Estate Team · Call it Closed International Realty · Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Here is what working with Clawson Home Group in Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul

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

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.

Seller services

Listing price strategy

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

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

Marketing the listing

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

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

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 Minnesota rules.

Typical costs on a Saint Paul home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $294,297. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $294K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$7,357–$8,829
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,886–$8,829
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,886–$14,715
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 Saint Paul

Maplewood, MN4.8 mi · $345K Roseville, MN5.3 mi · $377K Woodbury, MN6.7 mi · $462K Minneapolis, MN8.7 mi · $329K White Bear Lake, MN11 mi · $358K North Oaks, MN11 mi · $959K Bloomington, MN12 mi · $362K Edina, MN13 mi · $626K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Minnesota?

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 Clawson Home Group work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Clawson Home Group handles dual agency or designated agency under Minnesota 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.