Ready to buy

A plan, from search to keys

You buy a home with one agent beside you, from the first conversation until the day you get your keys. Also, a licensed transaction coordinator works with you, so the steps stay clear.

What buyers get

Included when you buy

First, you tell Danny the budget, the timing and the towns you like. Then he narrows the homes that fit, and he checks the price against recent sales. After the tour, he writes the offer. Meanwhile, the transaction coordinator tracks the deadlines. Finally, you close and get the keys. Also, veterans can read the VA loan guide before they tour. In addition, the calculators estimate a payment, so you can look at the numbers first. However, those figures are examples only, because your lender sets the real terms.

  • A dedicated buyer agent, just for you
  • Searching for the best properties for your needs, timeline and budget
  • A comparative market analysis, so you can confirm true market value
  • Help comparing loan terms, rates and possible lender credits
  • Negotiating the best terms and the most value for your budget
  • Home inspection credit
  • Termite inspection
  • An agent is also present at every inspection
  • Negotiation of required repairs or a buyer credit
  • A dedicated, licensed transaction coordinator
  • Taking escrow to the finish line and delivering your keys

The process

How you buy

  1. Start with a conversationFirst, talk through goals, timeline, budget and what matters most about where you live.
  2. Get your financing in orderThen talk with a lender about pre-approval. Veterans can also learn about VA loans.
  3. Search and tourNext, Danny identifies the properties that fit and checks true market value.
  4. Write and negotiate the offerAfter that, terms, repairs and credits are negotiated for the most value.
  5. Inspections and escrowMeanwhile, an agent attends every inspection, and your transaction coordinator keeps deadlines on track.
  6. Keys in handFinally, you do the walk-through, close, and get your keys.

Tools

Run the numbers first

For example, estimate a monthly payment, including VA funding fee scenarios, before you start touring.

Open the calculators

Buy with VA benefits?

Danny also bought his first home with a VA loan. See how the benefit works and what to prepare.

Read the VA loan guide →

Let’s talk

Start your home search

Tell Danny what you are looking for and he will take it from there. When you are ready, you can also search live listings on eXp Realty.

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