Buyer Representation

Buying a Home
on the Eastside

From your first conversation to the moment you get your keys, Bella guides every step with expertise, honesty, and genuine care for your goals.

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About the Process

Your Advocate,
Start to Finish

Whether you're a first-time buyer navigating the market, searching for a new build, or looking for the perfect investment property — Bella brings the market knowledge and negotiation expertise to make it happen.

She's created a detailed Buyer's Guide to walk you through every step before your first meeting, so you feel confident and informed from day one.

Free Resource
Bella's Complete Buyer's Guide
Review what to expect before your first meeting — financing, search, offer, and closing.
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Step by Step

The Buying
Process

1
Finances
  • Find a lender to work with
  • Get pre-approval letter
  • Down payment funds
  • Prepare for closing costs
2
Home Search
  • Set search parameters
  • View properties online
  • Schedule showings
  • Identify top choices
3
Under Contract
  • Negotiate the offer
  • Negotiate inspection items
  • Submit earnest money
  • Finalize loan application
4
Due Diligence
  • Home inspection
  • Review any reports
  • Order the appraisal
  • Obtain home insurance
5
Closing Time
  • Title search & survey
  • Final walkthrough
  • Wire funds to escrow
  • Get your keys!

Clarify Your Vision

Needs
+ Wants

Before the search begins, Bella walks you through a simple but powerful exercise — separating what you absolutely need from what you'd love to have. This framework sharpens your search and helps you make faster, more confident decisions.

Find the one thing that sets your ideal home apart from the rest on the street — the thing that makes it uniquely yours. That one feature will often guide you to the right decision when you're comparing homes.

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Must Have

The things you cannot compromise on — location, size, school district, etc.

Would Love

Nice-to-haves that add value but won't break the deal if absent.

"Find the one thing that sets your home apart from every other home on the street." That unique feature — whether it's the view, the yard, or the kitchen — will guide you to the right decision every time.

Winning in a Competitive Market

Strengthening
Your Offer

Price & Terms
  • Offer above list price when warranted by data
  • Minimize contingencies strategically
  • Escalation clauses for multiple offer situations
  • Flexible closing dates aligned to seller needs
  • Full independent inspection & seller's scope
Inspection & Scope
  • Accepting seller's pre-inspection report
  • Waiving inspection contingency when appropriate
  • Pre-inspecting before offer in hot markets
  • Understanding true repair costs vs. deal breakers
  • Full independent inspection always available
Financing
  • Strong pre-approval from preferred lenders
  • Larger earnest money deposit signals commitment
  • Appraisal gap coverage letters when needed
  • Cash-equivalent offers where possible
Other Contingencies
  • Sale contingency — usually not recommended
  • Title contingency — always recommended
  • HOA documents review period
  • Homeowner's insurance secured early
  • Closing cost contributions structured carefully

Bella knows what it takes to win the right home — and protect you throughout the process.

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Ready to Find
Your Home?

Reach out to Bella and take the first step toward your next chapter on the Eastside.

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