I just want to look at properties. I’m not pre-approved yet. Can we still go shopping?

I'm glad you asked! I'm happy to give you a general sense of the buying process is, but we can't start shopping until you have a pre-approval in place (or I've spoken to your lender). This is to prevent you from looking outside your price range and getting excited about properties you may not be able to purchase. It also respects homeowners time and property.

How quickly do I need to make a decision if I like a home?

In the current market (June 2023) you should be prepared to make an offer within a day or two of seeing the property. If the property is priced right, turnkey, and in a desirable area, the home will likely go under contract after the first weekend on the market (so less than a week).

If I just “want to see” a property, even though I’m fairly certain I wouldn’t buy it, can I book a viewing?

Great question! My mission is the best customer experience possible. What I have found over many years and hundreds of sales, is that buyers have a limit to how many homes they can see before decision fatigue starts to set in. It is wise to only view properties that fit your criteria, and you have a real intention of purchasing if the viewing lines up with your hopes.

What are the additional expenses of buying?

The basic expenses of purchasing are your home inspection(s) and escrow & lender fees. For older homes, we often do additional inspections such as sewer line inspections.