Paradise Real Estate Services

Real Estate Team · South Lake Tahoe, California

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Here is what working with Paradise Real Estate in South Lake Tahoe 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.

Showings in South Lake Tahoe

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

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.

For home sellers

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active South Lake Tahoe 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 California rules.

Typical costs on a South Lake Tahoe home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $658,838. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $659K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$16,471–$19,765
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$13,177–$19,765
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$13,177–$32,942
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 South Lake Tahoe

Gardnerville, NV13 mi · $613K Tahoe City, CA18 mi · $1.3M Carson City, NV20 mi · $502K Truckee, CA29 mi · $1.03M Reno, NV42 mi · $573K Placerville, CA46 mi · $529K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in California?

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 Paradise Real Estate work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Paradise Real Estate handles dual agency or designated agency under California 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.