Brad Kappel Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Annapolis, Maryland

2:38 PM in Annapolis Directions

Here is what working with Brad Kappel in Annapolis 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 Maryland.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Annapolis, including new listings as they hit the market.

Writing and negotiating offers

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

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

For home sellers

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Annapolis 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.

Offer review and negotiation

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

Focus areas

Luxury Homes

High-end listings with professional media and private showings.

Waterfront & Lake Homes

Shoreline, dock and flood-zone questions for waterfront property.

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 Maryland rules.

Typical costs on an Annapolis home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $624,635. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $625K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$15,616–$18,739
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$12,493–$18,739
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$12,493–$31,232
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 Annapolis

Arnold, MD3.7 mi · $601K Millersville, MD10 mi Chester, MD11 mi · $530K Bowie, MD13 mi · $521K Odenton, MD13 mi · $471K North Beach, MD19 mi Hanover, MD19 mi · $533K Dunkirk, MD20 mi · $637K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Maryland?

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 Brad Kappel work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Brad Kappel handles dual agency or designated agency under Maryland 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.