Buying

Buying a home isn't just a purchase, it's a financial strategy

Purchasing a home is one of the largest and most important financial decisions you will make. You’re not just choosing a place to live – you’re making a substantial purchase. That’s why having the right partner matters.

When you work with The Soby-Roberts Team, you're not simply touring homes, you're partnering with seasoned advisors who protect your interests, strengthen your negotiating position, and guide you through one of life's largest financial decisions with clarity and confidence.

Throughout this process, you can count on unparalleled service and professionalism. Thank you for the opportunity to guide you through this journey—together, we will find the right home for you.

The following outlines how we will work together through every step of your homebuying journey.

Start Your Home Search

Essential Advantages of a Dedicated Buyer's Agent

A buyer's agent is your advocate-not the seller's. Our fiduciary responsibilty is to protect your financial interests at all times.

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Analyze value beyond asking price

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Structure winning offers that stand out without overpaying

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Negotiate aggressively yet strategically

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Reduce emotional decision-making and keep you in control

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Identify red flags before they become problems

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Manage timelines and paperwork flawlessly

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Navigate inspections, contingencies, and deadlines

The Homebuying Journey

Getting Started

Identifying your goals

We will meet with you to discuss your needs, preferences, expectations, timeline, price range and other criteria for the property that will best suit you and your goals. We will review options in property type, neighborhood, architectural style, amenities, and more.

To ensure our services meet your needs effectively,  we would like to understand your previous homebuying experience and learn what went well and what could have gone better.

Financial parameters

Loan Pre-Approval

 Financing your purchase begins with reviewing your options alongside a qualified mortgage professional. We can provide a list of trusted lenders we’ve worked with to help you secure a loan pre-approval so you fully understand your financing options and  associated costs.

Assess Market Conditions & Value

We will look at current market conditions and trends and how they will affect your home search.

Property search

Property Search Resources
Feedback
Market Knowledge
Viewing Home Virtually
Broker's Tours
Attending Open Houses

Contract & Due Diligence

Making an offer

Comparative Market Analysis
We will prepare a comparative market analysis to help you determine a competitive offer price.

Offer Strategy
We will discuss strategies to position your offer competitively to help increase your chances of acceptance.

Negotiate Favorable Terms and Price
We will negotiate favorable price and terms for your purchase based on our agreed-upon offer strategy.

Get Offer Accepted.

Due diligence

Inspections
Your offer might include an inspection period. During this time, you can  conduct a variety of inspections to understand the condition of the property you are purchasing.

Structual Pest Inspection
Electrical Inspection
Other Inspections

Review Disclosures
Home sellers may be required to disclose any known information which would materially affect the value or desirability of the property. In some areas, they are also required to supply a number of reports and disclosures for your review.

Closing costs

Title Insurance
Closing Fees
Inspections and Reports

Appraisal Cost, Loan Fees & Points

Signing closing documents

Holding Title

Review Closing Statement

Bring Valid Photo ID

Close of escrow

Recording

Funding

Keys

Click Here for our Buyers Guide