Steps to Buying a Home

When I represent you as a buyer, your needs become my top priority. Whether you’re eyeing a cozy $500,000 condo or dreaming of a luxurious $10 million property, you'll have my undivided attention. Count on me to be there whenever you need assistance, ensuring you have access to the best vendors and home inspectors and offering expert, transparent advice every step of the way.

I genuinely believe it's my responsibility not only to find you the perfect home but also to arm you with the knowledge needed to make confident decisions.

To kickstart your search, let's begin by filling out the 'Your Ideal Home' form. This will help me understand your preferences and priorities. Once that's done, we can schedule an appointment for a buyer orientation meeting. During this meeting, we'll discuss your goals, explore the buying process, and outline our strategy moving forward.

Besides guiding you through the process, I thrive in problem-solving. Challenges may pop up during the home-buying journey, but I'm committed to finding creative solutions and navigating any obstacles together. I take pride in going above and beyond for my clients, whether it's assisting with finding movers or personally delivering moving boxes after the closing.

Ultimately, my goal is to exceed your expectations and to become your realtor for life. To get a feel for the experiences of past clients, feel free to check out reviews on Google and Zillow.

Read my blog posts which detail each step of the real estate transaction for buyers:

Step 1: Find a Realtor®

Step 2: Get Preapproved for a Mortgage

Step 3: Fill out the Ideal Home Wish List

Step 4: Let’s Find You a Home - We’ll Do It Together

Step 5: Time for Showings

Step 6: Pick a House You Like and Review Disclosures

Step 7: Make an Offer

Step 8: I Have an Accepted Contract. Now What?

Step 9: Wire Earnest Money Deposit

Step 10: Understanding The Home Appraisal

Step 11: Preserve Your Financial Stability Before Closing

Step 12: Scheduling and Attending Home Inspection as a Homebuyer

Step 13: Read the Inspection Report

Step 14: Review HOA Documents (If Applicable)

Step 15: Remove Contingencies (If Any)

Step 16: Set Up Homeowner’s Insurance

Step 17: Understand Home Warranty

Step 18: Give notice to your landlord (If Applicable)

Step 19: Get Your Down Payment Ready

Step 20: Hire Movers and Start Packing

Step 21: Hook Up Your Utilities

Step 22: What is Clear to Close?

Step 23: Attend Final Walkthrough

Step 24: Wire Transfer Your Down Payment

Step 25: Attend Closing.

Step 26: Wrapping Things Up

Step 27: Key Day!

Following these detailed steps will help ensure a smooth and successful home-buying process. Still have questions? Contact Me.