Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones of your life. To prepare yourself for this moment, you need to know what to expect during the process. This step-by-step first time buyer’s guide created by our team will help reduce the stress of buying a home and help you enjoy the journey as much as possible.
Do you already know where you want to buy? Are you looking for a condo, a townhome, or a single-family home? Which features are must-haves — and which are deal-breakers? If you’re unsure about any of these questions, now is the time to start exploring.
Use our Home Search Tool to browse current listings, compare neighborhoods, and identify what truly matters to you.
Whether you're buying with a mortgage or paying in cash, it's important to know what price range feels right for you. Evermont works with trusted lenders who can explain different loan options, current interest rates, and how much you may be able to borrow.
If you're using financing, a pre-approval letter is required before you can make an offer. It shows sellers that you're financially qualified and ready to move forward. It also helps you understand your monthly costs — including your loan, property taxes, insurance, and other homeownership expenses.
Not sure where to start? You can use our Mortgage Calculator to get an estimate based on current rates.
Now that you’ve explored the market and clarified your budget, it’s time to take the next step — touring homes that truly match your goals. To make sure your interests are fully protected, we’ll also formalize our partnership through an Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement. This ensures loyalty, transparency, and a high standard of service from the very beginning.
Based on your preferences, we will identify qualified listings and arrange private showings for the ones you're most interested in. At each showing, we’ll walk through the property with you — not just pointing out features, but flagging potential concerns, hidden details, or missing information you won’t find online. We’ll also communicate with the seller’s agent on your behalf, asking the right questions and gathering key insights that help you make better decisions.
Once you decide on your favorite property, we will guide you through the full process — from preparing the offer to closing.
We will provide you with a detailed Property Report that includes the property’s history, pros and cons, recent nearby sales, neighborhood context, and insider information from our company’s network. This will help you understand the property’s true value, spot any potential issues early, and make a confident, well-informed decision.
When you’re ready to move forward, we will represent you in all negotiation with the seller’s agent. It’s not just about price — we will help you write strong offer terms, choose the right timeline, and structure the deal in a way that helps us stand out, even against similar offers.
No one looks forward to all the paperwork involved in buying a property, but it’s a necessary and important part of the process. This stage — called escrow — is where more in-depth checks happen. The buyer’s attorney, lender, and our team will coordinate everything for you. During this time, the lender will arrange for a professional appraisal of the property and review your financial documents to make sure the loan can be approved smoothly. It’s mostly a waiting period on your end, but we’ll keep you updated and help handle any issues that come up.
After signing the final paperwork to complete the purchase, you are now the owner of a new house!
Typically, the entire home-buying process, from offer to keys in hand, takes 30-45 days. As your real estate agent, you can rest assured that we will be here to answer your questions, solve issues, and always protect your best interests.
Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, Evermont Real Estate delivers expert guidance, unmatched service, and results that move you. Let’s make your next chapter unforgettable. Contact us today.
