Buy Your Home with Bree + Josh
Buying a home should be exciting, not overwhelming. We guide you every step of the way, from understanding your goals and exploring neighborhoods to evaluating properties and negotiating the best terms.
Finding Your Perfect Home, One Step at a Time
Step by step, we make your home buying journey simple and stress-free.
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First, we will connect for an initial consultation to discuss what you are looking for in your next home so we can help guide your search.
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We will establish a mutual business agreement. This document is designed to increase transparency by laying out our obligations to you, in addition to details on term length, compensation, termination, exclusivity, representation, and property criteria. Once we are both aligned with the terms of the agreement, you will be asked to sign before we can show you or send you any properties.
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If you are obtaining financing, we will want to get you a pre-approval letter from a qualified lender before submitting an offer. A pre-approval letter and a good faith estimate from a lender will also give you insight into the projected down payment, closing costs, and expected monthly payment.
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Based on your criteria, we curate and tour homes that align with your lifestyle, priorities, and budget. By viewing properties in person, we help you compare options, assess value, and identify the home that best fits your needs — so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Once we find the right home, we will collaborate on a competitive offer. A purchase agreement in real estate is the contract that a buyer and their agent draft to outline the terms of buying a home, including price, contingencies, and timelines, which the seller can then accept, counter, or reject.
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Once your offer is accepted, you’ll submit an earnest money deposit — a good faith payment that demonstrates your commitment to the purchase. This deposit is typically 1–3% of the purchase price, held in escrow, refundable during the contingency period, and ultimately applied toward your down payment and closing costs. During this time, we guide you through your due diligence, including reviewing disclosures and reports, coordinating home inspections, securing insurance, and negotiating any necessary repairs, ensuring you move forward fully informed and protected.
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Once you’re satisfied with the condition of the home, your loan and insurance are finalized, and all negotiations are complete, we move into closing. From coordinating final details to ensuring a smooth transfer of ownership, we guide you through the finish line — so you can receive the keys and officially become a homeowner!
Compass One puts the full power of the Compass platform directly in your hands, streamlining your search and helping you find your home faster and with complete confidence.
Search
Search listings only available at Compass from your dashboard and effortlessly favorite, share, and comment on properties you love.
Collaborate
Collaborate using Collections, where you can explore and organize properties, track new listings and price updates, and easily request home tours.
Finance
When it comes time to explore lending, Compass partner OriginPoint offers swift, personalized loan approval where available.
Close
We’ll share upcoming steps and dates, tasks to check-off, and documents and resources, keeping you informed and organized as I guide you to closing
Own
Even after closing, you can stay connected with me long after the transaction. I’ll keep you updated on market trends and provide ongoing guidance on homeownership.