Buying a home with Drew
Straight talk and a builder’s eye, so you don’t buy a dumb house.
How buying works, step by step
- Check your credit. A better score usually means a better interest rate. Pull your reports from all three bureaus (Experian, Equifax and TransUnion) well before you apply, so there’s time to fix any mistakes.
- Get pre-approved. Talk to a lender before you start touring, so you’re ready to make an offer when the right house shows up. Need a lender? I can recommend people I trust.
- Know your budget. Figure out a monthly payment you’re comfortable with first, then we’ll find the areas and homes that fit it.
- Search smart. Think about your commute, schools, how many bedrooms and baths you need, and whether you want newer or older. I’ll set up “First to Know” alerts so you see new matches fast.
- Tour with a builder’s eye. I’ll point out red flags and real potential while we walk through.
- Make a strong offer. I’ll write an offer that fits your budget and has the best shot at being accepted.
- Inspection & repairs. After your offer is accepted, you get time for a professional inspection. Then we can ask for repairs or adjust the deal if needed.
- Close & move. I’ll help keep the loan and paperwork on track through closing. Then forward your mail and set up utilities. I can recommend local movers, too.
Why “Don’t buy a dumb house”
I know what’s behind the walls.
I flip houses and build custom cabinets, so I look at a house the way a builder does. When we tour a home, I’m checking more than the paint and the countertops.
- Spot costly problems early. Signs of water, foundation or roof trouble, and patch jobs that hide something bigger.
- See real potential. Which updates are cheap and easy, and which ones blow a budget.
- Get honest advice. If a house is a bad deal, I’ll tell you, even if it means we keep looking.
- Sellers win too. I’ll point out the few fixes worth doing before you list, and skip the ones that aren’t.
A home inspection is still a must. I’m an extra set of experienced eyes, not a licensed inspector.
What buyers say
★★★★★
“We loved working with Drew! He was very friendly and honest. He showed us multiple homes during our search. We will use him again in future home hunting. Highly recommended”
Source: Experience.com
★★★★★
“Where do I even begin.. Drew was amazing! I had worked with several other realtors in the past always to be let down, but not the case here. There was no detail left undone. Like most people I wanted someone who I could trust and who would keep my best interest in mind. He did an outstanding job of finding us the exact kind of house we were looking for while keeping it in our budget. I had a lot of random questions all to which he did his best to answer. I never felt out of the loop. If your looking for a trustworthy awesome dude look no further!”
Source: Experience.com
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