Michelle Gasca Realtor Services

Realtor · Rockville, Maryland

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

For home buyers

First buyer meeting

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

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Rockville 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.

For home sellers

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.

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

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 Maryland rules.

Typical costs on a Rockville home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $608,002. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $608K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$15,200–$18,240
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$12,160–$18,240
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$12,160–$30,400
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 Rockville

North Bethesda, MD3.3 mi Leisure World, MD4.7 mi Chevy Chase, MD7.1 mi · $1.21M Bethesda, MD7.7 mi · $1.12M Germantown, MD8.9 mi · $417K Silver Spring, MD9.4 mi · $542K Great Falls, VA9.4 mi · $1.69M McLean, VA10 mi · $1.46M

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Maryland?

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 Michelle Gasca work with both buyers and sellers?

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