The Island Team Services

Real Estate Team · Merritt Island, Florida

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Here is what working with The Island Team in Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island, including new listings as they hit the market.

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.

Selling a home

Home valuation

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

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.

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 Florida rules.

Typical costs on a Merritt Island home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $430,609. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $431K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$10,765–$12,918
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,612–$12,918
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,612–$21,530
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 Merritt Island

Rockledge, FL2.2 mi · $396K Cocoa, FL3.7 mi · $298K Cocoa Beach, FL5.6 mi · $454K Cape Canaveral, FL6.1 mi · $317K Indian Harbour Beach, FL16 mi · $454K Titusville, FL19 mi · $272K Melbourne, FL20 mi · $357K Indialantic, FL20 mi · $612K

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 The Island Team work with both buyers and sellers?

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