For Buyers

Step-by-Step First Time Buyer's Guide

I created this step-by-step guide to help you feel confident, prepared, and way less stressed throughout the process. It’s everything I wish I had known the first time, laid out clearly so you can actually enjoy the journey to becoming a homeowner.

Buying your first home is a big deal — and honestly, it should be exciting, not overwhelming.

Discovery & Budgeting

We’ll start with a conversation about what you're looking for — your must-haves, nice-to-haves, and budget comfort zone. If you haven’t been pre-approved yet, I’ll connect you with a trusted lender who’ll help you understand your numbers and get you ready to go.

This step is all about clarity and confidence. When you know your numbers and what you’re looking for, everything else flows smoother.

Discovery & Budgeting

This step is all about clarity and confidence. When you know your numbers and what you’re looking for, everything else flows smoother.

Discovery & Budgeting

This step is all about clarity and confidence. When you know your numbers and what you’re looking for, everything else flows smoother.

Education Day

We’ll spend a few relaxed hours together touring different types of homes in the Bellingham area — from cozy condos to starter houses — so you can get a real feel for what’s in the area. Over lunch, we'll talk about different strategies of finances & loan types, as well as current market conditions.

This is a fun day, where we get to check out Bellingham's best on car or bike.

Education Day

This is a fun day, where we get to check out Bellingham's best on car or bike.

Education Day

This is a fun day, where we get to check out Bellingham's best on car or bike.

Touring Favorite Homes

You’ll get personalized property matches and private showings that fit your lifestyle.

I’ll also keep tabs on what you love (and don’t love) so we refine your search as we go.

Touring Favorite Homes

You’ll get personalized property matches and private showings that fit your lifestyle.

I’ll also keep tabs on what you love (and don’t love) so we refine your search as we go.

Touring Favorite Homes

You’ll get personalized property matches and private showings that fit your lifestyle.

I’ll also keep tabs on what you love (and don’t love) so we refine your search as we go.

Making the Offer

I’ll negotiate to get you the best deal and handle all the paperwork.

I’ll explain every document in plain language — no confusing legal talk, just full transparency.

Making the Offer

I’ll negotiate to get you the best deal and handle all the paperwork.

I’ll explain every document in plain language — no confusing legal talk, just full transparency.

Making the Offer

I’ll negotiate to get you the best deal and handle all the paperwork.

I’ll explain every document in plain language — no confusing legal talk, just full transparency.

Inspections & Escrow

You’ll have peace of mind with expert guidance through every inspection and document.

Think of me as your transaction therapist during this part — calm, clear, and organized.

Inspections & Escrow

You’ll have peace of mind with expert guidance through every inspection and document.

Think of me as your transaction therapist during this part — calm, clear, and organized.

Inspections & Escrow

You’ll have peace of mind with expert guidance through every inspection and document.

Think of me as your transaction therapist during this part — calm, clear, and organized.

Keys in Hand 🔑

Celebrate your big move! I’ll be there from closing to housewarming.

Need a painter? A moving company? A place to grab tacos in your new neighborhood? I got you.

Keys in Hand 🔑

Celebrate your big move! I’ll be there from closing to housewarming.

Need a painter? A moving company? A place to grab tacos in your new neighborhood? I got you.

Keys in Hand 🔑

Celebrate your big move! I’ll be there from closing to housewarming.

Need a painter? A moving company? A place to grab tacos in your new neighborhood? I got you.

My Specialty

I'm committed to first time home buyers & thoughtful sellers

I understand what it’s like to start from scratch. I’m here to answer every question (no matter how small) and guide you through each step with clarity and care — so you feel confident in one of life’s biggest decisions.

I understand what it’s like to start from scratch. I’m here to answer every question (no matter how small) and guide you through each step with clarity and care — so you feel confident in one of life’s biggest decisions.

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