Tony Hounshell Services

Real Estate Team · Largo, Florida

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

Buying a home

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 Largo 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.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

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

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

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 Florida rules.

Typical costs on a Largo home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $336,911. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $337K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,423–$10,107
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,738–$10,107
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,738–$16,846
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 Largo

Belleair Bluffs, FL1.9 mi · $380K Clearwater, FL3.9 mi · $343K Seminole, FL4.8 mi · $386K Clearwater Beach, FL5.3 mi Dunedin, FL7.7 mi · $413K Safety Harbor, FL8.1 mi · $502K Treasure Island, FL9.8 mi · $526K Oldsmar, FL11 mi · $365K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Florida?

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 Tony Hounshell work with both buyers and sellers?

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