Ilene Horowitz Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

8:24 AM in Mountain Lakes Directions

Here is what working with Ilene Horowitz in Mountain Lakes 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 New Jersey.

Home search and private showings

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

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Closing coordination

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

Seller services

Home valuation

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

Listing preparation

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

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.

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 New Jersey rules.

Typical costs on a Mountain Lakes home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,218,718. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.22M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$30,468–$36,562
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$24,374–$36,562
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$24,374–$60,936
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 Mountain Lakes

Morris Plains, NJ5.6 mi · $732K Morristown, NJ7.2 mi · $910K Wayne, NJ8.4 mi · $748K Livingston, NJ9.2 mi · $1.1M Bloomingdale, NJ9.3 mi · $561K Madison, NJ9.4 mi · $1.03M Chatham, NJ11 mi · $1.38M Woodland Park, NJ12 mi · $650K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in New Jersey?

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 Ilene Horowitz work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Ilene Horowitz handles dual agency or designated agency under New Jersey 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.