1. Find an Agent Who Knows the Area

Working with us means partnering with agents who live and breathe the Sunday River region. Our team members reside in Woodstock and Bethel and have extensive knowledge of the local communities. This first-hand experience makes us highly qualified to guide you through your home-buying journey, ensuring you make well-informed decisions.

2. Choose a Skilled and Experienced Buyer's Agent

Our agents are dedicated to putting you first, backed by specialized training as Buyer Agent specialists. We are all Accredited Buyer’s Representatives (ABR®), proficient in strategic thinking and negotiations to best serve your interests.

3. Work with Agents Experienced with Lenders

Our decades of experience have allowed us to build strong relationships with local mortgage brokers, banks, and title companies. We can recommend trusted financial partners who are competitive on rates, communicative, and available to guide you through the financial aspects of buying a home.

4. Simplify the Home-Buying Process

We want to get to know you and your real estate goals, whether you’re ready to buy now or in six months. We’ll connect you with the right properties and provide personalized communication tailored to your needs. Meetings can be in person or via Zoom—whatever works best for you.

5. Viewing Properties

Once you’ve identified your preferred areas and property types, the fun part begins. You can rely on our deep knowledge of the region to help you explore your options with confidence.

6. Making an Offer

The offer process involves several key steps. We’ll guide you through determining the property's value and strategizing on terms, including price, earnest money, financing, inspections, and closing dates. We anticipate and manage the variables that can arise, ensuring a smooth process from offer to acceptance.

7. Inspections

As your buyer’s agent, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of including a home inspection contingency and guide you through the process. We’ll connect you with trusted local inspection services and advocate on your behalf if renegotiations are needed based on the inspection results.

8. Appraisal & Final Steps in Lending

We’ll work closely with you and your lender through the appraisal and final approval stages. Be prepared for the lender to require payment of property taxes or homeowner’s insurance at closing. We’ll help you connect with local insurance agencies to gather competitive quotes. Remember, avoid making major purchases or using credit before closing, as this can impact your mortgage qualification.

9. Title Work and Closing

We collaborate with highly regarded local attorneys and title companies to ensure a smooth closing process. Your attorney will handle the title search and execute the closing on your behalf. Whether your lender chooses the title company or you do, you can close at our offices or remotely, depending on your preference. We also recommend a “walk-through” inspection of the property in person or by video before closing.