By Living Room Realty, December 27, 2021
Derrick and Sarah first reached out a few months ago to learn more about the home buying process. We connected on a mutual Facebook group after hearing that I had helped several other folks from the group get into homeownership.
They’d already been in contact with the Portland Housing Center and scheduled their first home buying class when they began reaching out to lenders, realtors, and home inspectors in advance of beginning their home search. We completed our new buyer consultation and agreed to circle back after they had been through the Portland Housing Center’s ‘Home Buying Program’.
It’s never too early to reach out if you’re interested in buying a home so you can learn about any obstacles that may come up prior to purchasing. Working with the Portland Housing Center and an experienced agent helped Derrick and Sarah understand what they needed to do to secure a great first home for themselves and to lay day roots in Portland.
Once they completed their ‘Home Buyer Education Program’ and got their pre-approval squared away, they were ready to begin shopping. It only took a few viewings before they found a listing that they adored. Understanding the market conditions and the home buying process, Derrick and Sarah quickly swooped in on a home they loved.
The buying process went smoothly from beginning to finish. Being prepared, understanding the home buying process in advance, and having all their ducks in a row prior to looking at potential properties definitely helped make this process as smooth and easy as could be. I couldn’t be happier for these two, and I am wishing them many years of happy memories in their new home.
