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The Buying Process
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Find an agent. (You're in luck, if you're reading this you've already found the best)
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Choose a lender & get pre-approved. We have a handful of lenders that we know and trust and are knowledgeable about how lending works. Our knowledge can assist you in making sure you are choosing the right lender.
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Have a game plan. Know what you are looking for & what you can afford. This sometimes is the most challenging of the process. We take the time to assist you in narrowing down what you want & can afford.
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Look at homes. This is the fun part! We assist you in locating homes that fit your wants & needs.
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Put in an offer. The contracts have many areas that are open for negotiation. Our expertise will help you determine what the best offer is for you.
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Offer is accepted. Now you perform inspections. We assist you in understanding the different types of inspections and getting them scheduled with reputable companies.
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Home gets appraised. This is where a licensed appraiser will come out and view the property and assess the value of the home.
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Perform final walk through. Here you will revisit the home to ensure that the home is in the expected condition.
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Close on the home. You will sign final documentation and the necessary funds will be transferred to make the purchase final.
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Move in!!! You will finally get to take the last step of the process by moving in to your new home & enjoying the great reward for all your hard work.

BUDGET
Figure out your budget. Use a lender to help you determine how much you can afford monthly which translates into how much you can spend on your home.

LOCATION
Where do you want to be & what is driving that decision? School district, distance to work, local amenities, friends & family, or something else?

NON-NEGOTIABLE
What can you not live without? Large kitchen, open floor plan, # of bedrooms, or is there something else? This is not a wants list, remember to keep this list only about what you won't compromise on.