For Buyers
Buy with someone
who'll be straight with you.
Buying a home is the largest financial decision most people will ever make. I treat it that way — with a clear process, honest counsel, and the kind of attention that catches problems before they become regrets.
01 Approach
No pressure.
No spin.
No surprises.
02 The buying process
Four steps,
start to keys.
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01
We talk.
About your timeline, your budget, what you actually need, and the parts of your life a house has to fit around — not just what looks good on Zillow. This is a conversation, not a sales meeting.
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02
We tour.
I'll point out what an inspector would catch later — roof age, foundation cracks, water signs, mechanical lifespans. That saves you from writing offers on the wrong house, and from second-guessing the right one.
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03
We offer.
I write offers that get accepted without overpaying. You'll get a written rationale every time, including the comparable sales, the seller's likely situation, and the trade-offs between price, terms, and contingencies.
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04
We close.
I handle the choreography between lender, title, inspector, and the seller's agent — and I stay close after closing for the small questions that always come up. Your move shouldn't be the most stressful month of your year.
03 Full-service buyer support
What working with me
actually includes.
Before we tour
- Initial conversation about timeline, budget, must-haves & deal-breakers
- Lender introductions & pre-approval guidance if you don't have one yet
- Buyer agency agreement & transparent discussion of compensation
- Curated property list — not the firehose your portal sends you
Touring & evaluating
- Walk-throughs with a critical eye — roof, foundation, mechanicals, water
- Neighborhood & school district context for each property
- Comparable sales analysis on shortlisted homes
- Honest read on each home, including ones I'd advise against
Offer & negotiation
- Written offer rationale — price, terms, contingencies, & the why behind each
- Reading the seller's situation before we counter
- Inspection negotiation strategy & access to trusted vendors
- Appraisal review & gap-coverage strategy if needed
To closing & beyond
- Transaction coordination between lender, title, inspector & seller's agent
- Final walk-through preparation & closing-day attendance
- Move-in vendor introductions (handyman, electrician, landscaper)
- Ongoing real-estate advice for the years after closing
04 Common questions
Things buyers
always ask.
If your question isn't here, send it. I'd rather answer the same question twice than have you guess at the answer.
- How long does the process take?
- From first conversation to keys in hand, most buyers take 60–120 days. Some move faster, some slower. We work at the pace that's right for you, not at the pace the market is shouting.
- Do I need to be pre-approved before we tour?
- Not for our first conversation — but yes, before we start touring. Pre-approval tells you what you can actually afford, and it tells sellers your offer is real. I have lender introductions if you need them.
- What does it cost to work with you?
- As of August 2024, buyer commissions are negotiated up-front in writing. We'll cover this on our first call so there are no surprises later — and so you understand exactly what I'm being paid to do.
- What if I'm just "thinking about it"?
- That's the best time to talk. A conversation now means you'll be ready when the right house appears — instead of trying to learn the process in three weeks under pressure.
- Do you work with first-time buyers?
- Often. First-time buyers usually need more education and more patience — both of which I budget for. You won't feel rushed, and you won't feel talked down to.
- Will you show me homes outside my budget?
- Only if you specifically ask. My job is to help you buy the right house — not to stretch you into a payment that keeps you up at night.
05 When you're ready
Let's talk.
A first conversation costs nothing and commits to nothing. Twenty minutes is usually enough to know if we'd work well together.