Real timelines, real checklists, real answers — whether you're buying your first home or getting ready to list. No fluff, just what actually helps.
Here's exactly what the process looks like, so nothing catches you off guard.
Before we even start touring homes, a lender lets you know what you can comfortably borrow. This tells us your real budget and makes your offers stronger when the time comes.
Typically 1–3 daysWe talk through neighborhoods, must-haves vs. nice-to-haves, and commute or school priorities, so every showing is worth your time.
1 conversationI'll set up showings around your schedule and give you honest, unfiltered feedback on every property — including the ones I'd tell you to pass on.
Ongoing until it's rightWhen you find the one, I'll pull comparable sales so we can price the offer smart — competitive enough to win, without overpaying.
Usually 1–2 days to prepareA licensed inspector checks the home's condition, and the lender orders an appraisal to confirm its value. I'll help you navigate any repair requests that come up.
7–14 daysFinal paperwork, final walkthrough, and the moment you've been waiting for — the keys are yours.
30–45 days from offer, on averageIt depends on your loan type — some programs allow as little as 3–3.5% down. Your lender will walk you through what fits your situation; I'm happy to point you to lenders I trust.
Completely normal, especially in a competitive market. We simply regroup, learn from the feedback, and go again — most buyers make more than one offer before landing their home.
In most cases, the seller covers agent commission, meaning buyer representation costs you nothing out of pocket — while giving you someone in your corner throughout the process.
Here's how we get your home in front of the right buyers, for the right price.
I'll pull recent comparable sales in your neighborhood so we price your home to attract serious buyers quickly, without leaving money on the table.
1 conversation + market dataSimple, high-impact recommendations — decluttering, small repairs, curb appeal — that make the biggest difference in first impressions.
Timeline varies by homeProfessional photos, a compelling listing description, and modern marketing across the platforms today's buyers actually use.
Live within days of prepI'll coordinate every showing around your schedule and walk you through each offer clearly — price, terms, and what they really mean for you.
Varies by market activityOnce an offer comes in, I negotiate on your behalf — price, repair requests, and timeline — so the deal works in your favor.
Typically a few daysFinal paperwork is signed, keys are handed over, and the sale is officially yours to celebrate.
30–45 days from accepted offer, on averageI'll bring you a comparative market analysis of similar homes recently sold nearby, so the price is grounded in real data, not guesswork.
Not necessarily. I'll help you prioritize what actually impacts buyer interest and price versus what you can safely skip.
We revisit pricing, presentation, and marketing together — a home not selling is information, not failure, and we adjust from there.