Trung Lam Realtor Services

Real Estate Team · San Jose, California

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Here is what working with Trung Lam & Evan Real Estate Group in San Jose typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer strategy session

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

Showings in San Jose

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

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Seller services

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Listing preparation

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

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing 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 California rules.

Typical costs on a San Jose home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,362,808. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.36M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$34,070–$40,884
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$27,256–$40,884
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$27,256–$68,140
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 San Jose

Santa Clara, CA3.5 mi · $1.65M Campbell, CA4.7 mi · $1.84M Cupertino, CA7.6 mi · $2.97M Sunnyvale, CA8.0 mi · $1.99M Saratoga, CA8.8 mi · $3.95M Monte Sereno, CA8.9 mi Los Gatos, CA8.9 mi · $2.57M Los Altos Hills, CA14 mi · $5.86M

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in California?

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 Trung Lam & Evan Real Estate Group work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Trung Lam & Evan Real Estate Group handles dual agency or designated agency under California 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.