Find Your Dream Home
Discover our 9-step home buying process designed
to help you find the home of your dreams.
Our 9-Step Home Buyer Process
We'll Guide You Through Every Step
1.
Getting To Know You
When you're ready, we'll meet with you in person for a preliminary buyer consultation. During this meeting, we’ll discuss exactly what you want and need in a new home and give you an overview of the home buying process.
2.
Pre-Qualify Before You Buy
This essential step will help you understand what you can afford and give us added leverage in negotiations. If you’d like, we can introduce you to our trusted mortgage partner, who will simplify the lending process and help you secure the loan you need.
3.
Focus On Your Best Options
Now that we know more about you and what you're looking for, we'll send you notifications for listings that match your specific criteria. If you see something you like, just let us know, and we can proceed to the next step.
4.
See Them For Yourself
This is where things get exciting. We'll schedule and take you on tours of the homes you select. We'll also discuss with you the benefits of each option and make sure the homes fit within your specific budget.
5.
Make An Offer
When you find the perfect home, we'll present the seller with a formal written offer. We'll also advise you on how to best handle any of the seller's counteroffers, and negotiate on your behalf until your offer is accepted.
6.
Check It Twice
We want to make sure the purchase you’re about to make is a smart one. We'll guide you though the appraisal and inspection process to verify the price matches to condition of the home and to ensure that everything in the home functions properly.
7.
It's Closing Time
This part of the process involves reviewing all the paperwork and signing your name to all the documents. We'll be there with you at the closing table to answer any questions you might have. Once you complete this step the home is yours.
8.
Get The Keys & Celebrate!
Now that you've signed all the paperwork, it’s time to move in! We'll make sure you get your keys so you can begin planning your move right away. But first, take a moment to celebrate - you deserve it!
9.
Share With Friends & Family
Be sure to share your positive experience with friends and family. When they're ready to buy or sell a home, we'll be there for them, just like we were for you.
What Clients Are Saying About Us
"My experience with Pam was nothing short of extraordinary! I had spoken with realtor after realtor when looking for my home and when I first met with Pamela Merriman, I knew I had found the right one. Pam made the entire process easy, simple and pain free. Even when I wasn’t quite decisive on a home, she never once pushed me or made me feel like anything less than a friend. She brings a refreshing care and humanity to a profession where all too often, you’re just a number, the next paycheck. More than once, her knowledge and expertise on the local area and market came in handy; she saved me from buying a couple of bad homes in bad neighborhoods that easily would bring that Tom Hanks movie, “The Money Pit” to mind! My experience with Pam was nothing short of a pleasure and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was patient, knowledgeable, caring and concerned, not only for my needs as a client but my own physical and financial well being. She treated me much more like a friend than a client and I wholeheartedly consider her one of mine. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone more knowledgeable on real estate, the process of buying a home and the local area than Pam Merriman."
~ Neptune8905
"Pam has been great to work with. She has been our real estate go-to for a couple of home purchases now. My husband and I can tell she is well organized and stays on top of the details to keep everything moving smoothly and quickly. She is honest, hard working, and great at listening to your needs and wants for a home. Even when there aren't many homes on the market, she will explore options and thinks outside the box to make sure you find the perfect home."
~ Sara Gugin
"Pam did a great job helping me as a home buyer! She was on it when it came to providing home options and scheduling showings. She was patient when we looked at a handful of homes until we found the one that fit our needs. She was always available, no matter what time of day, to get back with us on any questions we had. Our transaction with her closed on schedule with no issues. Everything went exactly as she said it would. We would definitely recommend Pam for buying or selling a house in the future!"
~ Anthonysbird9