Buying your next home is a significant decision, and we're here to guide you through every decision in the process. Washington State offers a diverse luxury real estate market, from urban penthouses in Seattle and Bellevue to homes and estates with mountain, forest and water views. Here are the steps to buying a home in Washington state.
Your Goals and Timeline: Our first step is to understand your unique goals for your next home and what you’re looking for in an agent partner.
Buyer Broker Services Agreement: When we decide to work together, we explain the value of the Buyer Broker Services Agreement - how it protects and benefits you. This secures our services for you.
Communication Style: Schedule regular touchbase meetings.
Neighborhood Market Assessment: Determine what areas in which you want to search based on lifestyle, work and other factors. Learn more about neighborhoods.
Market Tours: Analyze current inventory and map out homes to view.
Compass One: Organize all your search and transaction deal contacts (title, escrow) and key decision milestones in one place.
Financing: Determine financing options. It's optimal to work with lenders experienced in your property’s price point and who have a solution-oriented approach. Contact us for recommendations.
Inspection: Conduct a pre-inspection of the home to identify any potential issues, and prepare a more compelling bid in this competitive market.
Legalities: Be aware of zoning laws, property taxes, and any homeowner association rules that may affect your purchase.
Offer: Be prepared to discuss price, closing terms and any contingencies.
Negotiate: We negotiate terms based on your direction.
Regular Updates: Receive consistent updates on the progress of your purchase, navigating the contingency and decision points as determined by the deal terms.
Inspections & Appraisals: Coordinate necessary inspections and appraisals. Escrow manages scheduling for both parties' signings.
Luxury Coordination: Manage specialty services, such as fine art handling, custom furniture moving.
Final Steps: Conduct a final walk-through. Review the final settlement statement as Escrow records the transfer of title.
Completion: The respective WA County records the transaction documents and sale is complete. We coordinate the key transfer to you.
Move in: Make your new home your own with the help of contractors, vendors or designers. Ask us for recommendations.
Legacy Planning: Discuss future real estate strategies and potential tax implications of the purchase. Receive tax documents at the start of the following year.
Purchasing your home is an exciting journey, and we’re here to make it as smooth and successful as possible, especially when it comes to finding the home that aligns with your lifestyle and investment goals.
Trey Danna
Valerie Danna
Branch Office
700 110th Ave NE, Suite 270
Bellevue WA 98004
Home Office
18051 Normandy Ter SW
Normandy Park WA 98166
Trey Danna
Valerie Danna
Branch Office
700 110th Ave NE, Suite 270
Bellevue WA 98004
Home Office
18051 Normandy Ter SW
Normandy Park WA 98166