Home Buying

Making Home Buying Easy

Whether you are looking for your first home or if you’re an experienced buyer, our affiliated agents are ready to bring their local knowledge and dedication to guide you through the home buying process.

Start your home search

Hire Your Team

First thing you want to do is assemble your team. Having a good reputable Realtor and lender by your side is a must. Our professionals have the recourses at their fingertips that are necessary for achieving your homeowner goals.

Apple for Pre-Approval

The next step is to get pre-approval with a local lender of your choosing.

Determine Location & Budget

The home search is often the part homebuyers get most excited to begin; this is where your imagination springs to life, and where things get very real! It's best to have a plan. Decide on the location of where you Ideally would like to live and set a price budget that you can realistically afford, based off your pre-approval.

Create a Hunting Checklist

Determine the most important features in a home that you need and/or want. Keep in mind, not every home you tour will check off every single feature you are looking for. It's important to keep an open mind and find middle ground - determine what features are an absolute must and then go from there.

ie: number of bedrooms and bathrooms, school district, basement, garage, etc.

Submit an Offer & Negotiate

Schedule Closing

Ready to go? Start browsing through our exclusive listings, read up on our buying tips, or connect with us to get in touch with your local real estate office.

Access great benefits when buying a home with us

Search

Find the perfect home that ticks all your checkboxes with:

Access to exclusive listings
Personalized market information

Purchase

Your personal guide through the purchase process

Skilled negotiators working on your behalf
Support through paperwork and timelines

BHGRE® Benefits

Programs we created to make your move easy

BHGRE® Moves
BHGRE® Home Protection Plan

Beyond

Expert guidance for life

Exceptional service doesn't end when the contract is signed
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FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER F A Q

WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP I SHOULD TAKE AS A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER?

The very first thing you should do after deciding to purchase a home is to look for a reputable local Realtor. You'll not only receive the benefit of current market expertise but our professionals have resources to guide you through every transaction with ease.

The next step is getting Pre-Approved - Ask your Realtor for lender recommendations. It is extremely important to work with a local company to ensure you receive the best service possible.

CAN I BECOME A HOME BUYER EVEN IF I HAVE BAD CREDIT AND DON'T HAVE MUCH FOR A DOWN-PAYMENT?

PRE-APPROVAL vs. PRE-QUALIFICATION: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

A pre-qualification is free and that determines how much a homebuyer could borrow prior to officially applying for a loan. Lenders get an idea of your income, assets, and credit to tell you what loan amount and program you are most likely to qualify for that will best fit your needs.

A pre-approval takes pre-qualification one step further. Your loan goes though underwriting upfront, which is the review process behind the scenes, where your information is verified, and credit is pulled. With a pre-approval letter, you gain the negotiating power and let sellers know that you’re financially set with a lender.

WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE AND IS IT REQUIRED?

The purchase of a home or other real estate may be the largest financial investment you ever make. Title insurance can give you added peace of mind in knowing that the title to your investment is insured. When a buyer purchases title insurance, the title company searches all records to find (and remedy, if possible) issues that may affect the purchaser's ownership.

While title insurance is not required, getting owner’s title insurance ensures your property rights are protected.