Our seasoned real estate team is dedicated to guiding home buyers through every step of the buying process. Our personalized approach ensures that each client receives the individual attention and expertise they deserve. Whether you're a first-time home buyer or an experienced investor, we are here to assist you in finding your dream home and making the purchasing process as seamless as possible.
Our Process For Buyers
Getting Finances In Order
Step One
Determine your exact budget for your new home by looking at a complete picture of your finances. Remember to factor closing costs, down payment, and moving expenses into your overall budget.
Get pre-approved for your mortgage. We are happy to connect you with our trusted lendors and advise you along this process.
Build A Customized Roadmap
Step Two
We will start by laying out your personal timeline and establishing goals to meet your preferred move-in date. Our expert buyers agents will keep your home search on track for your buying timeline.
DETAILED TIMELINE
Together we will walk through the exact home features you are looking for. We will advise you throughout this process on what is realistic for your budget and make recommendations along the way.
YOUR TOP CRITERIA
Whether you are set on searching within a specific zip code, or would like to learn more about the different neighborhoods, our team of Vancouver locals will offer insight, advice, and professional recommendations on the location of your future home.
NEIGHBORHOOD GAME PLAN
“Rowena and her team did an excellent job listening to both our aspirations and needs, and she helped us get the house we wanted at the right price. She is sets the bar for trust and integrity. I can think of nobody I would rather work with when making such a huge decision.”
Begin The Home Search
Step Three
Once we have identified the neighborhood you are interested, your desired home features, and your budget, we will begin recommending listings for you.
OUR TEAM WILL
Schedule private tours of the homes you are interested in.
Provide expert insight on each property you view together.
Represent your best interest in communication with the sellers.
Advise you on how popular a listing may be and when to move quickly on an offer.
Placing An Offer
Step Five
You’ve found your dream home and it’s time to make it yours! Our team will help you create a competitive offer and assist you in all aspects of the negotiation process.
Advisement on any counteroffers and personalized representation in all communication with the sellers.
Curated home offer drafted by an expert buyers agent.
“It was our dream to relocate from Southern California to the Pacific Northwest but we knew the process wouldn’t be easy. And then we met Rowena Lusby. She aggressively helped us secure our dream house, negotiated every aspect of the deal and stayed on top of every step. Thanks to her we are living the dream and we would recommend her and her team any time.”
Step Five
The Closing Process
Once your offer is accepted, it’s time to move into the closing process! This stage of a home sale has many moving pieces, and our team will be by your side throughout every step.
Put down earnest money deposit.
Coordinate all home inspections.
Negotiate any needed repairs.
Secure a bank appraisal if your mortgage is lender financed.
Complete a final walkthrough.
Sign your loan, transfer funds, record the property title and then MOVE IN!
We’re Here For All Your Southwest Washington Real Estate Needs
Once you’ve found your dream home and all the ink on the paperwork is dry, we hope you will be able to enjoy it for many, many years to come. If and when the time comes that you would like assistance selling your home, we are just a phone call or email away. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions and we hope to see you at one of our many client appreciation events in the future!