Home Buyers

We love working with home buyers. Our primary focus is to ensure that our real estate clients look back on the transaction with a feeling of confidence that they found their dream home for a great price.

As your buyer’s agency, we will scour the market for the perfect property for you. Unlike many agents who simply submit a search on the MLS, we will do whatever it takes to find the right property—including directly contacting home owners whose properties are potentially a good fit, even if they haven’t put their property up for sale.

Below you’ll find a list of resources we’ve created for home buyers, outlining the home buying experience from start to finish.

Choosing Whether to Rent vs Buy Your Home

The choice as an existing renter of whether to buy a property or continue to rent isn’t always cut and dry. We’ve outlined the pros and cons of each to help you make the best decision for your individual situation.

Finding the Right Agent

The home buying process is complex and often arduous. Having an expert on your side can save you a ton of grief—and money.

• Why You Need a Realtor to Help You Buy Your Home
• What to Look for in a Buyer’s Agent

Defining Your Search Criteria

The more clearly you know what you’re looking for in a home, the less time you’ll waste viewing properties that won’t be a good fit.

• Understanding the Difference Between Needs and Wants
• Why Pre-Approval Is a Crucial First Step

Understanding the Home Search Process

Looking for a new home to buy can either be a pleasant experience or a painful one, depending on how you approach it. We put together some great tips to help set you up for success.

• Setting Up Your Home Search
• Tips for House Hunting Like a Pro

Making an Offer

It’s not just about finding your dream home—it’s about getting the home at the best price as well. Let us guide you through making the initial offer as well as counter-offer negotiations.

• How to Make a Strategic Initial Offer
• How to Negotiate Effectively

Choosing Home Loans

Unless you plan to buy your home with all cash, you’ll need to finance the purchase somehow. We’ve put together a couple guides so you’ll know all of the options available to you.

• Which Type of Loan is the Best Option
• Buyer Assistance Programs

Navigating Escrow

Escrow is the time that separates the well-prepared from the ill-prepared. Read the guides below so that you’re in the former group of home buyers!

• Inspections and Appraisal
• Preparing for Closing

Moving Into Your New Home

Escrow’s closed, the keys are in hand—what’s next? Moving into your new home, of course! Start off on the right foot by planning your move efficiently and getting familiarized with your new surroundings as quickly as possible.

• Moving Checklist
• Tips for Quickly Learning Your New Neighborhood