Tricia Singleton Owner/Broker, Hill Country Properties, LLC Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Lampasas, Texas

3:29 PM in Lampasas Directions

Here is what working with Tricia Singleton Owner/Broker, Hill Country Properties, LLC in Lampasas typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

Buyer strategy session

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

Showings in Lampasas

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

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

Home valuation

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

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

MLS listing and marketing

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

Offer review and negotiation

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

Focus areas

Farm, Ranch & Land

Acreage, farms and land, including surveys, access and water.

Investment Property

Rental comparables and cash-flow estimates for investors.

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 Texas rules.

Typical costs on a Lampasas home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $296,315. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $296K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$7,408–$8,889
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,926–$8,889
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,926–$14,816
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 Lampasas

Copperas Cove, TX17 mi · $228K Killeen, TX27 mi · $220K Harker Heights, TX31 mi · $298K Marble Falls, TX34 mi · $399K Nolanville, TX34 mi · $307K Horseshoe Bay, TX38 mi · $704K Leander, TX39 mi · $422K Georgetown, TX42 mi · $421K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Texas?

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 Tricia Singleton Owner/Broker, Hill Country Properties, LLC work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Tricia Singleton Owner/Broker, Hill Country Properties, LLC handles dual agency or designated agency under Texas 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.