Century 21 Gilmartin and Company Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Cape May, New Jersey

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Here is what working with Century 21 Gilmartin and Company in Cape May typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Showings in Cape May

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

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Contract-to-close management

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

Selling a home

Home valuation

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

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.

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 New Jersey rules.

Typical costs on a Cape May home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $745,433. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $745K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$18,636–$22,363
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$14,909–$22,363
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$14,909–$37,272
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 Cape May

Wildwood Crest, NJ4.8 mi Wildwood, NJ6.3 mi · $639K North Wildwood, NJ7.3 mi · $686K Cape May Court House, NJ11 mi · $459K Stone Harbor, NJ11 mi · $2.62M Lewes, DE17 mi · $587K Rehoboth Beach, DE17 mi · $796K Sea Isle City, NJ19 mi · $1.53M

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 Gilmartin and Company 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 Gilmartin and Company 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.