For Buyers

When we say that our agents are out to make clients for life, we mean it. Neighbors agents go above and beyond — not just to help you find a house, but to make sure it’s the right house for you and your needs.

Whether it’s your first time buying a home, or your third, it’s still a big deal.

As your trusted advisor, your Neighbors agent will be there for you every step of the way. This frees you to focus on the one thing that nobody but you can do — pick the house that feels right. We’re here to do everything else.

1. Find an Agent

We’ve got a handy guide below to make sure you find someone who is going to take great care of you.

2. Get pre-approved

Once you find an agent you trust, ask them for recommendations. Lenders can make or break a real estate transaction and, because of that, how likely your offer is to be accepted.

3. The fun part—looking at houses!

Your Neighbors agent will help you find the perfect home, but nobody knows your tastes better than you— so don’t be afraid to send your agent homes you’re curious about or simply want feedback on.

4. Write your offer

Your agent will help you find the right offer price based on your buying power, the house, the level of competition, and available comparable sale data. They’ll also advise you on additional terms that will help you stand out. Your job is simple- soak in the house and decide if it’s right for you.

5. Inspections and repairs

Your agent will help you setup inspections (examples: whole home, radon, sewer scope, and buried tank scan) as well as identify and negotiate repairs, credits, or price reductions based on the findings.

6. Appraisal

If you’re financing your home, the lender will most likely require a physical inspection of the home and an assessment of value by a state licensed appraiser. Beyond confirming value, appraisers can also call out health and safety concerns. Talk to your agent about appraisals, their potential issues, and how you can get ahead of them.

7. Signing

Once repairs have been negotiated, the appraisal has been completed, and your lender has issued final approval of your loan- they’ll send loan documents to escrow (the neutral third party in the transaction) and you’ll sign with the escrow officer.

8. Funding and recording

While signing is a symbolic step, it doesn’t actually mean you own the house yet. After your lender funds the loan and escrow records the deed with the county, you’re officially a homeowner!