Marissa Martinez-Bilingual Realtor Services

Realtor · Amarillo, Texas

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Here is what working with Marissa Martinez-Bilingual in Amarillo typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer strategy session

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

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Amarillo 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.

Seller services

Home valuation

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

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

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

Spanish-Speaking

Service in Spanish as well as English.

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 an Amarillo home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $211,528. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $212K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$5,288–$6,346
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$4,231–$6,346
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$4,231–$10,576
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 Amarillo

Canyon, TX17 mi · $301K Dumas, TX45 mi · $192K

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 Marissa Martinez-Bilingual work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Marissa Martinez-Bilingual 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.