Janine Birkhimer Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Janesville, Wisconsin

12:49 PM in Janesville Directions

Here is what working with Janine Birkhimer in Janesville typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Janesville and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home search and private showings

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

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.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Janesville home.

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.

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 Wisconsin rules.

Typical costs on a Janesville home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $298,166. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $298K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$7,454–$8,945
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,963–$8,945
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,963–$14,908
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 Janesville

Brodhead, WI19 mi Stoughton, WI19 mi · $435K Rockford, IL29 mi · $187K Fitchburg, WI30 mi · $507K Madison, WI33 mi · $426K Watertown, WI38 mi · $331K Woodstock, IL39 mi · $335K Freeport, IL41 mi · $131K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Wisconsin?

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 Janine Birkhimer work with both buyers and sellers?

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