Planning & Preparation

Finding Your Home

Contract To Close

1 Meet with Us & Create a Wish List

We'll schedule a Buyer Consultation in person or virtually to discuss the buying process, timing, and market conditions.

 

2Determine your Budget & Financing

Before you fall in love with a property, we want to make sure it fits your budget. We’ll introduce you to our mortgage partners, who can help you determine your price range with confidence. Obtaining a pre-approval is a vital step in the home buying process!

 

3Research Communities

We will help you learn everything about the neighborhoods and communities that interest you, from schools and commute, to lifestyle, and recreation. Then we will send you listing alerts based on your search criteria.

 

4 Schedule Viewings

Here’s where the fun begins! We’ll explore neighborhoods, schedule private appointments, and visit open houses together. Then you’ll be able to quickly identify your “deal breakers” vs your “wants and needs”.

 

5Make an Offer

Once you’ve found your dream home, it’s time to submit a written offer. This can be exciting but stressful. We’ll advise you on how to craft the strongest possible offer, and provide all the information you need to make the best informed decision.

 

6Acceptance & Attorney Review

Within three days of reviewing the fully executed contract, the attorney for either party may suggest modifications to the contract language or cancel. Once the parties agree, attorney review is concluded and the contract is binding subject to home inspection and mortgage contingencies.

 

7Appraisal & Inspection Contingency

Time to set up your professional home inspections and negotiate potential repair requests. We have trusted vendors to help you assess any issues that arise. Your lender will order the bank appraisal, an important step before getting your mortgage commitment.

 

8Time to Close
& Celebrate

Closing day is here! Time to do a final walkthrough of the property, transfer utilities to your name, and get the keys to your new home! Let the celebration begin!