The Complete Buyer's Guide

Step 1: Get Pre-Approved

Before you tour a single home, talk to a lender. A pre-approval tells you your real budget and signals to sellers that you're a serious buyer, which matters in a competitive market.

Step 2: Define Your Search

Town, schools, commute, and budget all narrow the search fast. We build a search around what actually matters to you rather than an endless scroll of listings.

Step 3: Make a Competitive Offer

In a seller's market, the offer needs more than just a number, it needs the right contingencies, timeline, and earnest money to stand out.

Step 4: Inspection & Appraisal

A home inspection protects you from costly surprises. The appraisal protects your lender, and by extension, you, from overpaying relative to the market.

Step 5: Attorney Review & Closing

In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, an attorney typically handles the closing. We coordinate with your attorney so nothing falls through the cracks between offer acceptance and the day you get your keys.