Want to buy a home?

Find the right home with local guidance

From the first search to the day you get the keys, with clear advice at every decision.

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Browse homes for sale

Search every active listing in the regional MLS by town, price, beds and more.

See all available homes

$415,000
Brick ranch on a corner lot
418 Larkmoor Lane, Matthews, NC
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,680 sq ft
$589,000
Modern farmhouse with a wide porch
1127 Fennwick Court, Huntersville, NC
- 4 bd
- 3 ba
- 2,640 sq ft
$648,000
Craftsman bungalow near the park
2309 Halewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,520 sq ft

Listing information is supplied by the regional multiple listing service through an IDX feed and is deemed reliable but is not verified by us. Listings may be held by brokerage firms other than ours. Prices, status and details change without notice, so confirm anything important before you rely on it.

Who we help

Guidance for every kind of buyer

Different buyers need different things from an agent. Find the one closest to you.

First-time buyers
The process is new, and nobody should have to pretend otherwise. We explain each step before it happens.
We help you with
- Understanding pre-approval and loan types
- Due diligence fee and earnest money
- What inspections cover and what they miss
- A closing cost estimate before you offer
Learn the buying process
Relocating to the Charlotte area
Choosing a town from a distance is hard. We do the driving and send you what a listing does not show.
We help you with
- Video tours with honest commentary
- Commute checks at rush hour
- A shortlist of towns that fit your routine
- Remote signing and closing coordination
Explore communities
Move-up buyers
Selling one home and buying another means two timelines. We plan them together so you are not carrying both.
We help you with
- A value opinion on your current home
- Timing the sale and the purchase
- Contingency and rent-back options
- One team on both transactions
Request a home value
New construction buyers
The builder's sales office works for the builder. You are entitled to your own representation.
We help you with
- Comparing builders and floor plans
- Reading the builder's contract
- Independent inspections before drywall and at completion
- Negotiating upgrades and closing costs
Book a consultation
Downsizing buyers
Less house, less upkeep and the right floor plan. We look for single-level living and low-maintenance lots.
We help you with
- Single-level and main-floor bedroom searches
- Association dues and what they cover
- Coordinating the sale of your current home
- Introductions to movers and organizers
See homes for sale
Investors
The numbers decide. We bring rental comparables and realistic repair costs, and leave the optimism out.
We help you with
- Rental comparables by neighborhood
- Repair estimates before you offer
- Association and city rental rules
- Introductions to property managers
Book a consultation

The buying process

How we guide you, start to keys

Five steps. You will always know which one you are in.

Step 1
Consultation and pre-approval
We talk through budget, timing and what matters to you, sign a buyer agreement, and connect you with lenders if you need one.
Step 2
Search and tour
A saved search sends you new listings the day they appear. We tour together and tell you what we see.
Step 3
Offer and negotiation
We look at recent sales, decide on price and terms, and negotiate the contract, including the due diligence fee.
Step 4
Inspections and due diligence
Inspection, appraisal, survey and title work happen inside the due diligence period. We track every deadline.
Step 5
Closing and move-in
A final walk-through, signing at the closing office, and the keys are yours.

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Buyer representation

What having your own agent means

An agent who represents you owes you loyalty, confidentiality and full disclosure. How we are paid is agreed in writing before we tour.

Market analysis on every home
Comparable sales for any house you are serious about, before you decide what to offer.
Early alerts
New listings and price changes reach you the day they happen.
Offer strategy
Price, deposits, dates and contingencies, shaped to the seller's situation.
Vendor introductions
Inspectors, lenders, surveyors and contractors we have worked with before.
Deadline tracking
Every date in the contract goes on a shared calendar with reminders.
Neighborhood insight
Zoning, planned roads, flood maps and association rules, checked before you commit.

Plan your payment

Mortgage calculator

Adjust the figures to see an estimated monthly payment and what it is made of.

Estimated monthly payment

$2,635

Principal and interest$2,149
Property tax$336
Home insurance$150
HOA dues$0

This calculator gives an estimate for planning. It is not a loan offer, a rate quote or a commitment to lend. Your lender will give you the actual figures.

Buyer questions

Common questions from home buyers

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It is not required to look, but we recommend it before you tour seriously. A pre-approval tells you your real budget and makes your offer credible to a seller.

Plan for the due diligence fee, the earnest money deposit, inspections and an appraisal before closing, then your down payment and closing costs at closing. We give you an estimate for each before you make an offer.

Once a contract is signed, closing is typically 30 to 45 days away. The search before that takes as long as it takes: some buyers find a home in a weekend and others look for months.

Where to look