Buyers

Why Buy With Garner Real Estate

A Clear Path To Buying With Confidence

Buying real estate should feel straightforward and well-guided. At Garner Real Estate, we help you navigate each step with clarity, from identifying the right opportunities to making informed decisions that align with your goals. With strong local knowledge and hands-on real estate experience, we go beyond listings to uncover true value. Whether you're purchasing a home or an investment property, our approach is focused on helping you understand the market, evaluate potential, and move forward with confidence.

Buyer Process

Your Path to Buying a Property

Complete the Pre-Purchase Questionnaire
Step 01 — Questionnaire
Complete the Pre-Purchase Questionnaire

Fill out our intake form so we can capture every detail upfront — your timeline, must-haves, and vision for the ideal property.

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Sign the Buyer Broker Agreement
Step 02 — Agreement
Sign the Buyer Broker Agreement

Once we confirm we're the right fit, we circulate the Buyer Broker Representation Agreement — formalizing our partnership and protecting your interests.

Review Financing & Buying Power
Step 03 — Financing
Review Financing & Buying Power

Not yet pre-approved? We connect you with a trusted mortgage professional to confirm budget, financing terms, and purchasing range.

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Receive & Review Property Matches
Step 04 — Property Search
Receive & Review Property Matches

We send curated listing opportunities tailored to your criteria, timing, and preferred communication style — no noise, only relevant opportunities.

Tour Properties
Step 05 — Tour
Tour Properties

We schedule private showings and open houses around your availability. Our agents access all properties through SUPRA for seamless, on-demand tours.

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Write Offers & Review Disclosures
Step 06 — Offer
Write Offers & Review Disclosures

Once you've found the one, we prepare and submit a competitive offer, then walk you through all disclosures and due diligence materials in full detail.

Complete Inspections
Step 07 — Inspections
Complete Inspections

We coordinate all required or requested inspections so you can evaluate the true condition of the property before committing to the next step.

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Appraisal & Insurance Review
Step 08 — Appraisal
Appraisal & Insurance Review

If financing is involved, the lender orders an appraisal. We also ensure the property satisfies all insurance requirements well before closing day.

Close Escrow
Step 09 — Escrow
Close Escrow

Once contingencies are cleared and loan documents are complete, escrow closes, the transaction funds, and ownership officially transfers to you.

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Receive Your Keys
Step 10 — Keys
Receive Your Keys

After closing, you receive the keys and take possession per the purchase agreement. Welcome home — this is what everything was for.

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