Buyer's Guide

Steps to Success for Buying Your Home

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Step 1: Let's Connect

During our initial call or meeting, we'll get to know you and your goals and determine if we want to work together. We'll also take this time to explain how we plan to represent and guide you at every step of the process.

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Step 2: Discuss Options

Next, we'll uncover what you're truly looking for and create your ultimate wish list. This wish list should include things like your likes, dislikes, and must-haves so we can begin narrowing down the homes on the market that fit your criteria.

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Step 3: Get Pre-Approved

The last thing you want to do is fall in love with a home that's simply outside of your price range. Getting pre-approved for a loan will prevent this from happening and allow you to focus on looking at homes that not only meet your criteria but more importantly, fit within your price range.

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Step 4: Find the One

Not only will we send you listings that meet your criteria, but we'll also set you up on MLS alerts so new listings are sent straight to your inbox. After browsing homes online and visiting the ones you really love in person, we'll get together and decide which home is the one!

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Step 5: White an Offer

We'll offer our professional opinion of value and help you write a competitive offer, which is important in such a competitive market. Lucky for you, we're experts in this market and you can count on us to always do what's in your best interest.

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Step 6: Close & Celebrate!

Congratulations! It's time to close on your dream home. On settlement day, the final paperwork is signed and the home is officially handed over to you. You'll receive the keys and that's it, you're officially a new homeowner!

Testimonials

Irene W.

Irene W.

My elderly mom had Lesley and her team list and sell her home. From Day One through until the closing date, Lesley was the epitome of professionalism, yet warm, patient, and understanding. She and her team were communicative an...
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Michael A.

Michael A.

Honestly, Courtney Clarkson. Was the most real and down-to-earth REALTOR I’ve had to deal with. Now being that I am a first-time home buyer that’s not saying much. She wasn’t pushy. She was focused on what we needed. It was a l...
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Meghan W.

Meghan W.

We had the pleasure of working with Courtney on the purchase of our first home. Their patience and true love for helping find you your perfect home could not be more evident in her work. She was an absolute pleasure to work wit...
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Matalyn R.

Matalyn R.

My family and I are so happy we chose Lesley as our REALTOR! She was so positive and helpful through all of the highs and lows of selling our home. She answered all of our questions thoroughly and always had our best interests ...
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Marlene P.

Marlene P.

Lesley and the team are amazing! This was our first time selling and buying a home. With little knowledge, Lesley ensured we understand everything each step of the way. She took her time to stay on top of everything and to make...
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Cameron B.

Cameron B.

It was amazing working with Lesley, she is professional, knowledgeable, and a real people person. She was always available to answer my questions and really walked me through the process. This was my first time selling a home a...
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Sheri M.

Sheri M.

Amazing agent! We will definitely use Lesley again. Very professional, personable, and prompt. I highly recommend using Lesley for buying, selling, or renting/leasing properties. She’s helped us with all of these and we were ve...
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Jen D

Jen D

We had an excellent experience working with this team. Courtney went above and beyond and walked us through the whole process as first-time home buyers. She negotiated with sellers to get us the perfect house for far less than ...
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Julie M.

Julie M.

It is absolutely wonderful to work with Lesley Stoneham and her team. She is extremely responsive and very attuned to the current market. We appreciate her honesty and knowledge of the business. She sold our home and it was a p...
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Ashley C.

Ashley C.

I once met with Lesley on a specific project in the past. She was very thorough in her job and provided me with all the information I had requested for.
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