Buying a Home in South Florida

Before You Start Looking

Finding and buying the right home is a big decision, and our goal is to make it as smooth as possible. Once we understand what you are looking for, finding your home becomes much simpler. Ask yourself:

• Where do you want to live? Are there neighborhoods or communities you already like?
• What kind of home do you need? Style, bedrooms and bathrooms?
• Do you need a home office, bonus room or flex room?
• Do you want a yard, a pool, or a gated or guard-gated community?
• Have you talked with a lender to set your price range?

The Buying Process, Step by Step

1. Get pre-approved

A pre-approval tells you what you can comfortably afford and shows sellers you are a serious buyer. It also makes your offer stronger in a competitive market.

2. Search and tour homes

Use our home search or community guides, save your favorites, and get alerts the moment a matching home is listed.

3. Make a strong offer

We review recent sales, the home’s condition and the seller’s situation to help you choose a price and terms that get accepted without overpaying.

4. Inspections, appraisal and escrow

Once under contract, your deposit is held in escrow while inspections, the appraisal and your loan move forward. We keep every deadline on track.

5. Closing costs and closing day

Plan for closing costs on top of your down payment, typically lender fees, title insurance, prepaid taxes and insurance. We will give you an estimate early so there are no surprises.

Free Buyer Resources

• Free report: the 6 biggest mistakes homebuyers make
• Beat other buyers to hot new listings
• RamseyTrusted real estate services
• Buyer tips on our blog

Join the VIP Buyer Program

Tell us what you are looking for and we will send matching homes, including off-market properties, as soon as they are available.

*Conditions apply. Ask for the written terms of the guarantee.