Cornerstone Real Estate Team Services

Real Estate Team · Dublin, California

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Here is what working with Cornerstone Real Estate Team in Dublin typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in California.

Home search and private showings

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

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.

Seller services

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Dublin 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.

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 California rules.

Typical costs on a Dublin home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,230,548. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.23M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$30,764–$36,916
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$24,611–$36,916
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$24,611–$61,527
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 Dublin

Pleasanton, CA4.3 mi · $1.51M San Ramon, CA5.8 mi · $1.45M Castro Valley, CA8.2 mi · $1.09M Hayward, CA8.3 mi · $821K Danville, CA9.0 mi · $1.82M Livermore, CA9.3 mi · $1.08M Fremont, CA11 mi · $1.45M Walnut Creek, CA16 mi · $993K

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 Cornerstone Real Estate Team work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Cornerstone Real Estate Team 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.