What is your motivation to buy?
What price range are you considering?
What is your timeline to move?
What are your ideal features and "non-negotiables"?
What are you looking for in a neighborhood?
Discuss objectives and process
Select a lender and begin loan approval process
Obtain loan approval letter
Sign exclusive buyer-broker agreement
Research neighborhoods of interest
Analysis of active, pending and sold transactions
Review contracts and timelines
Personal timing and seasonal considerations
Market forces; supply v. demand, macro v. micro
Review closing statement from escrow
Meet with escrow to sign loan documents
Arrange to wire the down payment and closing cost
Transfer utilities to new location
Closing, key delivery and celebration
Staying in touch
Second homes and investment properties
Providing resources and introductions
Referrals, testimonials and reviews
Browse thousands of real-time sales and rental listings through our integrated app and website — filtering by the criteria that matter most to you — and connect with your Compass agent to schedule viewings and keep track of all your visits.