What’s most important to you in a home? Consider factors like location, budget, size, layout, and must-have features. Making a list of your priorities will help focus your search and ensure you find the perfect fit.

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With your budget and must-haves in mind, it’s time to start touring homes! I provide personalized MLS searches, off-market opportunities, and expert insights on neighborhoods to help you find the right home faster.

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Once you find the right home, I’ll guide you through crafting a strong offer, considering factors like market conditions, contingencies, and seller motivations. My negotiation skills help secure the best price and terms for you.

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After your offer is accepted, a home inspection ensures there are no major issues with the property. If needed, we can negotiate repairs or credits. Your lender will also order an appraisal to confirm the home’s value.

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Once inspections, financing, and final details are complete, we head to the closing table! You’ll sign paperwork, finalize your loan, and receive the keys to your new home. Congratulations—you’re officially a homeowner!

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Closing costs are the additional fees and expenses required to finalize a home purchase. These costs typically range from 2% to 5% of the home’s purchase price and cover:

✔ Loan Origination Fees – Fees charged by the lender to process your loan.
✔ Appraisal Fee – The cost of having the home appraised.
✔ Title Insurance – Protects against title disputes or claims.
✔ Home Inspection Fees – Paid upfront to assess the home’s condition.
✔ Prepaid Property Taxes & Homeowners Insurance – Often required at closing.
✔ Escrow Fees – Costs associated with managing funds during the closing process.

In some cases, you may be able to negotiate with the seller to cover some or all of your closing costs.

In North Carolina, the due diligence fee is a non-refundable payment made directly to the seller when your offer is accepted. This fee compensates the seller for taking the home off the market while you conduct inspections, appraisals, and secure financing.

🔹 Why is the due diligence fee important?

• It gives the seller confidence in your offer.
• It allows you time to assess the home before committing.
• If you back out for any reason, you forfeit the fee, but if you proceed, it applies toward your total purchase.

Due diligence fees vary, typically ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on market conditions.

Earnest money is a good faith deposit that shows the seller you’re serious about purchasing their home. It’s typically 1-2% of the purchase price and is held in escrow until closing.

💡 Key Differences Between Earnest Money & Due Diligence Fees (NC-Specific)
✔ Earnest Money: Refundable (under certain conditions), held in escrow, applied toward closing costs.
✔ Due Diligence Fee: Non-refundable, paid directly to the seller, applies toward purchase price if the deal closes.

If the sale goes through, your earnest money is credited toward your closing costs or down payment. If you back out due to a valid contingency (such as a failed inspection or financing issues), you may be able to recover your earnest money.