For buyers

Buying a home, step by step

Know what to expect, then search with confidence.

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Buying, typically

How a search typically works

Timing depends on the market and on what you are looking for. The order below is what most purchases follow.

  1. Start with a conversation

    What you want, where you want it and how soon.

  2. Line up financing

    Talk to a lender of your choice so you know your options before you tour.

  3. Search and tour

    See properties that fit, and narrow the list as you learn what matters.

  4. Make an offer

    Pricing, terms and negotiation, explained as they happen.

  5. Inspect and close

    Inspections, paperwork, and for a condo or co-op, the building’s approval steps, then the closing table.

Request a buyer consultation

A conversation about your goals and the towns you like. The request goes to the office to read.

What a consultation typically covers

  • What matters most in your next home
  • The towns and property types that might fit
  • The steps from search to closing

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Buyer questions

Is there an obligation?

A consultation is a conversation. Any agreement to work together is discussed separately and in writing.

How do I plan my budget?

A lender of your choice can explain financing options. A consultation helps you think through what to ask them.

Do you help with condos and co-ops?

Yes. The condos and co-ops page explains how these purchases typically differ.

Do you work with investors?

Yes. Commercial and investment properties are part of his work too.

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