After you’re under contract, you typically schedule a general inspection covering roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structure. Depending on the property, buyers often add termite/pest, radon, and for rural homes, well and septic inspections. Once you have the report, you can request repairs or negotiate based on material defects and safety issues—then decide your next step with clear numbers and timelines.

There are two phases: search time and closing time. Searching can take anywhere from a few days to a few months depending on inventory and how specific your criteria are. Once under contract, closings commonly run 30–45 days with financing, sometimes faster for cash or streamlined loans. The fastest path is pre-approval first, then a focused set of neighborhoods and must-haves.

Start with the basics that impact showings and offers: pricing, condition, and presentation. A pre-listing walk-through helps you prioritize high-impact fixes (paint, lighting, curb appeal) and avoid overspending on low-ROI projects. Then price from current comparable sales and market activity—not last season’s numbers—so you attract qualified buyers quickly and reduce price-drop risk.

The first step is building a relocation plan around move date, commute needs, and budget. From there, we’ll set up a search using measurable filters—home type, lot size, and proximity to what you use weekly (work, airport, downtown, lake access). If you can’t tour immediately, we can coordinate virtual showings and a timeline that keeps you ready to act when the right home becomes available.