Buyer's Guide

Once we’ve established a strong fit, the next step is signing a Buyer Broker Agreement. Like any trusted professional—whether it’s a lawyer, financial advisor, or architect—this agreement confirms that my services are provided in exchange for a fee. It formalizes our working relationship and ensures you receive dedicated representation, strategic guidance, and my full commitment throughout your home search and purchase. While the agreement states that you, as the buyer, agree to pay this fee, it’s standard practice to request that the seller covers this cost when submitting an offer. This step brings transparency to the process and allows us to move forward with clarity, trust, and a shared commitment to your goals.

This is where the journey gets exciting. I’ll arrange private showings for homes that align with your lifestyle, goals, and budget—and tap into my professional network to uncover off-market opportunities when possible. If you enjoy popping into open houses on your own (for some, it’s practically a weekend hobby), that’s great too—just be sure to loop me in so I can offer insight and represent your interests if something catches your eye.

As we explore, take time to notice what resonates and what doesn’t. Open doors, test faucets, and look beyond the surface. Just as important, pay attention to the neighborhood: traffic flow, parking, noise, and proximity to the places that matter most to you.

Throughout the process, we’ll refine your priorities—learning what features are essential, what’s flexible, and how your wishlist aligns with your price point. Every showing is a chance to gather insight, understand local value, and get clearer on what feels like the right fit. My role is to guide you through it all with experience, insight, and a sharp eye for opportunity.

Once your offer is accepted, we’ll enter what’s called the due diligence period—also known as the inspection or investigation contingency. This is your chance to take a closer look at the property and make sure everything checks out before moving forward. There’s a set timeline for this built into the contract, so we’ll want to stay on top of it to keep things moving smoothly.

In many cases, especially here in California, sellers provide a disclosure package upfront. This often includes recent inspections—like home, pest, septic, or well—done by trusted vendors. If the reports look solid and the property is in high demand, some buyers choose to waive additional inspections to stay competitive. But if anything’s unclear or you just want a second opinion, we can absolutely schedule more inspections to dig deeper.

I’ll walk you through all the findings, help you understand what’s typical and what’s not, and talk through options—whether that’s moving forward, asking for repairs or credits, or stepping away if something doesn’t feel right. This step is all about making sure you feel informed, protected, and confident in your next move.

You’re almost there! The final step before getting your keys is completing the closing paperwork. This includes signing your loan documents (if you’re financing), as well as a series of disclosures and official documents prepared by the escrow and title company. It can feel like a lot, but I’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure it all goes smoothly and nothing gets overlooked.

Once everything is signed, your lender will fund the loan, escrow will record the transaction with the county, and just like that—you’ll be the legal owner of your new home.