Buyer Services
Now, more than ever, the expertise of a real estate professional matters in the purchase of your home.
Home Search
We provide you special access to the Compass Real Estate search, allowing you to sort and filter homes, save them to Collections, and correspond with us directly. It also provides complete listing information so you can make swift decisions on the go.
With a sleek new design and access to thousands of Compass Exclusive listings not found anywhere else, it's easier than ever to find your place in the world with Compass search.
Your Home Search, Personalized
New recommendation features use Artificial Intelligence to show you the most relevant listings.
Search for What Matters to You
Seamlessly search across multiple cities, towns, and schools at once.
Find Your Perfect Place
A larger map instantly updates listings based on your location or custom drawn boundary.
Work Better, Together
View your search results in Collections, a first-of-its-kind visual workspace that allows us to organize and comment on homes.
Collections
Real estate’s only visual workspace, serves as the central hub for your search. Keep track of homes you like and save them in one place, invite collaborators, leave comments, and receive automated updates about properties in real time.
Everything in One Place
Save listings from your home search and review listings we’ve selected especially for you, all in the same place.
Pick Your Favorites
Highlight the homes that pique your interest for easy reference and so we can start researching your potential new home.
Comment and Ask Questions
Point out some of your favorite features or ask us questions by commenting directly on the homes you’re interested in.
Request a Tour
When you think you’ve found the one, simply request a tour and we’ll set up a private viewing for us to see the home in person.
Local Experts
With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and over 65 years in combined real estate experience, Maven Group lends their expertise to buyers and sellers all over the greater Seattle area.
Neighborhood Spotlight
Tour Seattle, Eastside, & Greater Puget Sound's most desirable areas to live.
BELLEVUE
CAPITOL HILL
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE
EDMONDS
KIRKLAND
MAGNOLIA
MERCER ISLAND
QUEEN ANNE
SAMMAMISH
SNOHOMISH
WEST SEATTLE
WOODINVILLE
Buying a Home
The home buying process can be extremely stressful, and tedious but we’ll be right there with you through every step. Connecting you to the right people, being available to answer questions, to be a shoulder to lean on.
Buyer’s Guide
01
Find an Agent
Buying a home will be one of the biggest decisions you have to make so it’s important to work with an agent you trust. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and the care we put into every client, making us the trusted real estate experts for our hundreds of happy clients in the PNW.
02
Get Pre-Approved
Before beginning your search, you will need to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. Based on your income and credit history, a mortgage broker will determine how much a bank will lend you, which will help you determine the price range for your search.
If you intend on paying the full price of your home in cash, skip to step 03.
03
Visit Properties
This is the fun part. Now is the time to consider your home’s ideal location and amenities. We will attend viewings and open houses spanning a range of areas and property types.
04
Write Offers
Once you find a home you like, we will help you write an offer. Offers are detailed, legal contracts that include your desired price and terms. Writing a strong offer can be extremely tricky but we’re here to help you understand and navigate the entire process.
05
Enter Escrow
Once your offer is accepted, it becomes a Purchase & Sale Agreement. Then, a title and escrow company, usually chosen by the seller, will take over your transaction. This includes any/all exchanges of money, final signatures, and recording the sale with the county.
06
Complete Inspections
As the buyer, it will be your responsibility to ensure the condition of the property meets your expectations. A major part of this will be hiring a licensed inspector to check out the property on your behalf. You will also review disclosures provided by the seller and a preliminary title report.
07
Appraisal & Financing
Your bank will organize an appraisal. Your completed mortgage application with all supporting documentation should be submitted to your lender upon receipt of the fully signed Purchase Agreement. The bank then issues loan approval. If all goes smoothly, you will wire the closing funds, then the loan will be funded with clearance to close.
08
Welcome Home
You are now a homeowner!
We will hand you the keys to your new home as soon as the sale is recorded with the county. This usually happens on the evening of closing day or the following morning.
Congratulations!
Key Terms
Appraisal
Assessment of the property’s market value, for the purpose of obtaining a mortgage and performed by a licensed appraiser.
Assessed Value
Value placed upon property for property tax purposes by the tax collector.
Closing Costs
Expenses incidental to a sale of real estate, such as loan fees, appraisal fees, title insurance and escrow fees.
Closing Statement
The statement which lists the financial settlement between Buyer and Seller, and the costs each must pay.
Contingency
Certain criteria that have
to be met in order to finalize the sale.
Conventional Mortgage
A mortgage or Deed of Trust not obtained under a government insured program such as FHA or VA.
Credit
Money given to a buyer from a seller through escrow at closing.
Escrow
A neutral third party that handles the transfer of any money during the sale of a home from initial deposit to final funding and closing.
Earnest Money Deposit
Buyers in Washington usually deposit 3% of the purchase price to show that the buyer is serious about purchasing the home. It is usually refundable in the event a contingency in the sales contract cannot be met.
Fixed Rate Mortgage
A loan on which the interest rate and monthly payment do not change.
Home Warranty
A policy that covers certain repairs (e.g. plumbing/ heating) of a newly purchased home for a period of time, typically one year.
Preliminary Title Report
A report showing the condition of title before a sale or loan transaction. After completion of the transaction, a new title insurance policy will be issued.
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A Maven is an Expert
With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and over 25 years in combined real estate experience, Maven Group lends their expertise to buyers and sellers all over the greater Seattle area.
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Client Testimonials
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"Landing Jason on our first house feels like marrying your high school sweetheart. We don't know what bad realtors are like, because we only dealt with one, and he is the best.”
— Sarah & Eddy | Buyer
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"Eli was great to work with. He was professional and responsive. He communicated with the listing broker during negotiations and was key to us making the deal! I'd recommend Eli as he was a good agent to work with.”
— Tyler | Buyer, Bellevue
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“Zach was great to work with. He was quick to respond any time I had a question or concern and I felt that he had the resources to turn to if needed to make sure we had the best possible experience … I 100% recommend Zach for your home buying needs…”
— Ryan | Buyer
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“Sterling is the best agent I’ve worked with in Seattle. I’ve tried various brokers, and my family is in real estate, and I’m thoroughly impressed with Sterling’s knowledge, diligence, and patience to get his clients the best deal … cannot recommend highly enough!”
— Luke | Buyer, Seattle
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Work With Us
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you’re buying for the first time. Maybe you’re ready to sell and find your forever home. Or maybe you have questions about investing. Whatever it is, we can help you through every stage of your real estate journey.