Find Your Home
A clear, step-by-step path to finding and winning the right home.
A composed path to the right home.
Buying a home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Stephen helps you sharpen the search, understand the market, and move decisively when the right opportunity appears.
The best homes move fast, and many never reach the open market, so having an advocate with local context and private-network reach matters.
From first conversation to keys.
- 01
Choose Your Agent
Start by establishing a working relationship with Stephen, your dedicated advocate throughout the search.
- 02
Initial Consultation
We discuss your needs, goals, timeline, and financing options to focus the search.
- 03
Get Pre-Approved
Secure lender pre-approval so you can act quickly and negotiate from strength. Trusted lender referrals are available.
- 04
Search Homes
Tour on-market listings, open houses, and off-market opportunities from Stephen’s private network.
- 05
Research the Seller
Understanding the seller’s motivation helps us structure a competitive, well-positioned offer.
- 06
Make an Offer
We draft a purchase agreement with the right contingencies and an earnest money deposit.
- 07
Negotiate
Review the seller’s response and any counteroffers, with Stephen negotiating terms in your favor.
- 08
Open Escrow
Documentation is submitted and funds are deposited with a neutral third-party escrow holder.
- 09
Escrow Process
The escrow holder manages paperwork, funds, and the moving parts of the transaction.
- 10
Contingency Period
Complete inspections, review disclosures, and finalize the appraisal and loan approval.
- 11
Homeowner’s Insurance
Secure the coverage your lender requires before closing.
- 12
Down Payment & Funds
Deliver your remaining funds via cashier’s check or wire transfer.
- 13
Close Escrow
Sign your documents, the deed is recorded, and the keys to your new home are yours.
Ready to start the search?
Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll curate a private list of matches.