PS. Palm Beach Services

Real Estate Team · Illustrated Properties Forbes Global Properties · Palm Beach, Florida

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Here is what working with PS. Palm Beach in Palm 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 search and private showings

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

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

For home sellers

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Palm Beach area comparables.

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 Florida rules.

Typical costs on a Palm Beach home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $2,140,266. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $2.14M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$53,507–$64,208
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$42,805–$64,208
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$42,805–$107,013
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 Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL1.2 mi · $404K Lake Worth, FL6.3 mi Palm Beach Gardens, FL10 mi · $696K Boynton Beach, FL13 mi · $404K Wellington, FL13 mi · $659K Jupiter, FL16 mi · $705K Delray Beach, FL17 mi · $343K Tequesta, FL18 mi · $648K

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 PS. Palm Beach work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how PS. Palm Beach 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.