02 / Buy
Local representation, from search through keys.
One agent on your side of the table for the whole transaction, from the first showing to funding day.
Representation
What representation actually means.
The seller has an agent working for them. You should have one working for you. Here is what that looks like, in the order it happens.
01
The search
Full MLS access plus awareness of what is coming before it lists. Showings are honest: if a property has a problem, you hear it in the driveway, not after closing.
02
The offer
Price comes from comparable sales, not the heat of the moment. Terms get structured to win the property without overpaying for it, and you see the reasoning behind every number.
03
Inspections and appraisal
The inspection report will find something. It always does. You get a straight read on what to fight for, what to let go, and what should end the deal.
04
Keys
Title, lender, and deadline coordination through funding day. Problems reach you with a solution attached, and the closing happens on the date it was supposed to.
Financing
Lenders who answer their phones.
A pre-approval that arrives Monday is worth more than a better rate that arrives Thursday. Local lender partners will be listed here. Until then, the brokerage connects buyers directly to lenders who pick up, answer straight, and close on schedule.
Payment math
$1,201 P+I / $350 tax + ins
An estimate for orientation, not a loan offer or quote. Rates, taxes, insurance, and program requirements vary; a lender pre-qualification gives you the real number.
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Buyer questions
Asked at every first meeting.
01Do I pay my buyer's agent?
Since the 2024 industry changes, buyer representation is agreed in writing before touring homes. The agreement spells out what the work costs and how it can be paid: by the seller if they offer it, negotiated into the deal, or by the buyer. You see it in writing before you sign anything.
02How much do I need for a down payment?
Often less than people assume, and it depends on the loan program. Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA programs carry different requirements, and some Northwest Ohio properties qualify for low down payment programs. A lender pre-qualification costs nothing and gives you the real number.
03Should I get pre-approved before looking?
Yes. Against an equal offer, the pre-approved buyer wins. It also keeps the search inside the budget, which protects both your time and your judgment when the right property shows up.
04What is earnest money?
A deposit submitted with your offer that shows the seller you are serious. It is held in trust and credited back to you at closing. The contingencies written into the contract determine how it is protected, which is exactly why the contract gets read line by line.
05What happens if the inspection finds problems?
It will find something; every house has a list. The question is which items are structural, safety, or cost drivers, and which are minor fixes. You get a straight read on each, then we negotiate repairs, credits, or price, or walk away if the numbers stop working.
Start
Tell us what you are looking for.
One conversation about the property you want and the number it should cost. You get a plan and a straight answer on whether now is the time.