Jason Cox Evanston Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Evanston, Illinois

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Here is what working with Jason Cox in Evanston 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 consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Showings in Evanston

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

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.

For home sellers

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Evanston home.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

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

First-Time Buyers

Guidance on pre-approval and down-payment assistance programs.

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 Illinois rules.

Typical costs on an Evanston home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $493,385. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $493K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$12,335–$14,802
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$9,868–$14,802
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$9,868–$24,669
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 Evanston

Skokie, IL2.3 mi · $433K Winnetka, IL5.2 mi · $1.94M Glenview, IL5.4 mi · $698K Glencoe, IL7.4 mi · $1.68M Des Plaines, IL9.9 mi · $358K Oak Park, IL12 mi · $487K Mount Prospect, IL13 mi · $454K Chicago, IL13 mi · $334K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Illinois?

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 Jason Cox work with both buyers and sellers?

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