Buying a Home in Washington?
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Tell me where you’re at — I’ll guide you to the next step.
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First, get pre-approved for a loan, then search for a home, make an offer, negotiate, schedule inspections, finalize financing, and close the deal.
Down payments typically range from 0%, 3.5%, 5%, to 20%, depending on the type of loan.
Programs like the Washington State Housing Finance Commission help with down payments and lower interest rates.
The buyer's services agreement may list that you'll pay, but sellers usually offer compensation. If not, I'll negotiate and keep you informed.
Yes — the seller may counter, reject, or accept depending on the market.
A General Home Inspection conducted by a licensed inspector.
Escrow is a neutral third party that holds funds and documents during the home-buying process to ensure both parties meet the contract terms before closing.
A good faith payment — usually 1% of the home's price — showing you're serious about buying. It gets applied toward your closing costs.
The closing process usually takes 30–45 days.
Usually 5–10 days. It gives you time to inspect the property and review documents, and allows you to back out or renegotiate if issues arise.
You risk losing your Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). This money is typically non-refundable after the due diligence period.
Focus on issues that affect safety or livability. Instead of asking for everything, consider requesting seller credits — giving you flexibility to handle repairs after closing.
Typically 2–5% of the home's price. Example breakdown for a $500,000 purchase:
You sign papers, pay your down payment & closing costs, and the home title is transferred to you.
The next step is to sign the Buyer Services Agreement, which establishes my duty of loyalty to you and ensures my full commitment to finding you the ideal home.