Step-by-Step: Buying a Home
Step 1: Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Step 2: Define Your Needs & Start Searching
Step 2: Define Your Needs & Start Searching
Before you start shopping, get pre-approved by a lender. This tells you exactly how much home you can afford and shows sellers you're a serious buyer. I can connect you with trusted local lenders.
Step 2: Define Your Needs & Start Searching
Step 2: Define Your Needs & Start Searching
Step 2: Define Your Needs & Start Searching
We'll discuss your must-haves, preferred neighborhoods, school districts, and budget. I'll set up a custom property search and alert you as soon as homes matching your criteria hit the market.
Step 3: Tour Homes & Make an Offer
Step 2: Define Your Needs & Start Searching
Step 4: Home Inspection & Due Diligence
I'll accompany you to showings and provide professional insight on each property. When you find the right home, I'll help you craft a competitive offer — and negotiate on your behalf using my legal and market expertise.
Step 4: Home Inspection & Due Diligence
Step 5: Financing, Appraisal & Clear to Close
Step 4: Home Inspection & Due Diligence
Once your offer is accepted, I'll coordinate a professional home inspection. I'll review all findings with you and, if needed, renegotiate repairs or credits on your behalf to protect your investment.
Step 5: Financing, Appraisal & Clear to Close
Step 5: Financing, Appraisal & Clear to Close
Step 5: Financing, Appraisal & Clear to Close
Your lender will finalize your mortgage and order an appraisal. I'll keep the transaction on track, communicate with all parties, and make sure every deadline is met so there are no surprises at closing.
Step 6: Closing Day — You Get the Keys!
Step 5: Financing, Appraisal & Clear to Close
Step 5: Financing, Appraisal & Clear to Close
On closing day, you'll sign the final documents, pay closing costs, and receive the keys to your new home. I'll be right there with you to make sure everything goes smoothly and answer any last-minute questions.