buying a home
For our team, real estate is about more than transactions- it’s about helping people find home. We take pride in guiding buyers through the process with care, expertise + attention to detail, ensuring every step feels seamless + supported.
THE HOME BUYING PROCESS
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✓ Gather your documents
✓ Obtain pre-approval or proof of funds
✓ Locate down payment funds
✓ Prepare for any additional costs
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✓ Preview potential properties online
✓ Schedule showings and view the properties you are most interested in
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✓ Write an offer to purchase on your favorite property
✓ Negotiate the terms of the offer and accept the contract
✓ Deposit escrow, complete loan application and homeowners insurance quotes
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✓ Conduct inspections
✓ Resolve/negotiate any issues from inspection
✓ Your lender will order the appraisal
✓ Obtain homeowners insurance
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✓ Title company will conduct title search and order survey
✓ Receive closing statement/clear to close
✓ Wire funds to closing company
✓ Conduct a final walk-through of property and close
✓ Closing day: Get your keys, it's all yours!
BUYER TESTIMONIALS
“Working with Arika and her team was a fantastic experience. As first-time homebuyers navigating an extremely competitive market, we couldn't have asked for a better guide. Arika was responsive, detail-oriented, and advocated extensively for us throughout the buying process. She provided thoughtful advice and her persistence played a key role in helping us get the home we wanted. We're so grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell.”
Zach H. + Laura L.
“It’s been one year since our “For-Sale-By-Owner” home purchase, and we were reflecting on how amazing Arika was during the transaction as a first time home buyer. She was able to facilitate everything we needed to close on our home with ZERO issues. She educated us throughout the entire 3-month long process, and never pressured us into a single decision we made. She offered to connect us with her trusted partners, and provided options at every step. Even without “home showings” being part of our scope, Arika responded to every email, text, and voicemail we sent(sometimes past 10pm at night!). The cherry on top was the effort she made to be there for final walkthrough and welcome us to our new home with keys on closing day. New home buyers should take the time to meet Arika, you won’t be disappointed.”
Steve S.
“The team at Blazek Real Estate made our first home buying experience a breeze. They were responsive, supportive, and quick to action when it came time to see properties and make offers. 100% recommend.”
Tori Tonn
Let’s find you a home!
The key to buying in a changing market is understanding where the market is NOW. It’s not the same market we had 6 months ago, but that doesn’t mean your opportunity to buy has passed! Have you been on the fence about whether or not to begin your homeownership journey? Let’s chat!