Your guide to buying a home with confidence
Buying a home is exciting, but there are a lot of decisions between “I think I'm ready” and getting the keys. I'll help you understand the process, know what to expect, and make informed decisions along the way.
Where do I start?
Let's talk about your plans
We'll start with what you're looking for, where you want to be, your timing, and what matters most to you.
Know your numbers
Understanding your budget and buying power helps us focus your search on homes that make sense for you.
Start your home search
Start your home search
With your goals and budget in place, we'll focus the search, tour homes, and adjust as we learn what works for you.
The home-buying process
From preapproval to closing day, here's what you can expect along the way.
01 — Get preapproved
02 — Search for your home
03 — Offer accepted
04 — Private inspection
05 — Property appraisal
06 — Clear final loan conditions
07 — Close on your home
Start with your buying power
Before we start touring homes, getting preapproved helps you understand your price range, estimate your monthly payment, and be prepared when the right home comes along.
Know your budget
Your approval amount and the monthly payment you're comfortable with aren't always the same. We'll keep both in mind as we search.
Understand your options
Your lender can help you compare loan programs, down payment options, interest rates, and estimated closing costs.
Be ready to make an offer
A current preapproval shows sellers that you're a serious, qualified buyer and puts you in a stronger position when it's time to make an offer.
Finding the right home
Once you're preapproved and we know what you're looking for, the search begins. We'll focus on homes that fit your needs, priorities, and budget—and adjust as we learn what matters most to you.
We'll consider more than bedrooms and bathrooms.
Location, condition, layout, resale potential, monthly costs, and how the home fits your lifestyle all matter.
Making a strong offer
Once you've found the right home, we'll look at the numbers, the market, and the terms that can make your offer competitive while still protecting your interests.
Check the numbers
Before writing the offer, we'll have your lender estimate the property taxes and monthly payment so you know how the home fits your budget.
Review the market
I'll look at recent comparable sales and current market conditions to help determine an appropriate offer price.
Build the offer
Price is only one part of an offer. We'll also consider financing, down payment, earnest money, closing date, occupancy, inspection, concessions and appraisal terms.
Review & submit
We'll go through the purchase agreement and supporting documents together before everything is signed and submitted.
Offer accepted!
Once the seller accepts, you're officially under contract — and we move on to inspection and due diligence.
Private inspection
Know what you're buying
A private home inspection gives you a better understanding of the home's condition before moving forward. I recommend hiring a professional home inspector to evaluate the property and identify potential health, safety, structural, and maintenance concerns.
Beyond the general inspection
Depending on the home and your concerns, additional inspections may be worth considering, including:
Radon testing
Tests for the presence of radon gas in the home.
Sewer scope
Evaluates the condition of the home's sewer line and can uncover problems that may be costly to repair.
Mold testing
May be appropriate when there are signs of moisture, suspected mold, or other concerns.
After the inspection
Once we have the report, we'll review the findings together and talk through your options.
Depending on the findings and the terms of your purchase agreement, that could mean:
Move forward as-is
Request repairs
Negotiate concessions
Reconsider the purchase
Closing
01 — Final walk-through
03 — Prepare closing funds
02 — Review final numbers
Confirm the home's condition and any agreed-upon repairs.
02 — Review final numbers
03 — Prepare closing funds
02 — Review final numbers
Review your loan and closing documents and ask any remaining questions.
03 — Prepare closing funds
03 — Prepare closing funds
03 — Prepare closing funds
Follow the closing company's payment instructions and independently verify any wire instructions.
04 — Sign & get the keys!
03 — Prepare closing funds
03 — Prepare closing funds
Sign the final documents, complete the transaction and officially become a homeowner.