Buying
How do you buy a home with us?
We represent you from your first search to closing day: pricing advice, tours, offer strategy, negotiation, and coordination with your lender, inspector and escrow.
The process
What are the steps?
Plan
A short call about your goals, timing, budget and must-haves.
Pre-approve
Talk with a lender of your choice so you know your price range.
Agree
Review and sign Washington's required buyer services agreement.
Tour
We search, preview and tour homes with you in the areas you choose.
Offer
We price and write your offer and negotiate on your behalf.
Close
Inspection, appraisal, loan and escrow, coordinated through to the keys.
Search
Where can I search homes for sale?
Live listings
Search homes for sale in Pierce, King & Thurston counties
Use the search to filter by location, price, beds and baths. Results open on our eXp Realty home search site.
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Buyer questions
What do buyers ask most?
How do I start buying a home with you?
Start with a call to set goals, then get pre-approved with a lender, sign a buyer services agreement, and begin touring. We set up a search for the areas you like and walk you through each offer.
How much do I need for a down payment?
It depends on the loan. Some programs allow low or no down payment for eligible buyers, such as VA loans, while conventional loans often allow small down payments. A lender can tell you what you qualify for.
What contingencies are common in Washington offers?
Common contingencies include inspection, financing, appraisal, and sale of the buyer's home. Which ones to include depends on the home and the competition; we talk through the trade-offs for each offer.
How long does closing take?
Many financed purchases close in roughly 30 to 45 days after mutual acceptance, but timing depends on the loan, the contract and the parties. Cash purchases can close faster.
More answers on our home page FAQ.