Here is what working with John Cain in Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach 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.
Contract-to-close management
Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.
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.
Showings, offers and closing
Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.
Focus areas
Luxury Homes
High-end listings with professional media and private showings.
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 Newport Beach home
Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $3,697,219. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.
| Item | Rate | On $3.7M |
|---|---|---|
| Listing-side commission (negotiable) | 2.5–3% | $92,430–$110,917 |
| Buyer-side compensation (negotiable) | 2–3% | $73,944–$110,917 |
| Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow) | 2–5% | $73,944–$184,861 |
| 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).