William Hernandez Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · REMAX Lifetime Realtors · Union, New Jersey

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

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

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

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Union area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Seller services

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.

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.

Focus areas

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 New Jersey rules.

Typical costs on an Union home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $580,982. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $581K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$14,525–$17,429
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$11,620–$17,429
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$11,620–$29,049
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 Union

Maplewood, NJ2.4 mi · $974K Cranford, NJ3.3 mi · $777K Elizabeth, NJ3.6 mi · $549K Westfield, NJ5.2 mi · $1.32M Newark, NJ5.4 mi · $482K Summit, NJ5.5 mi · $1.41M Chatham, NJ7.0 mi · $1.38M New Providence, NJ7.2 mi · $1.01M

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in New Jersey?

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 William Hernandez work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how William Hernandez handles dual agency or designated agency under New Jersey 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.