Buying a Home

Elevate your expectations. Elevate your Experience.

Elevate your expectations. Elevate your Experience.

The most important person in the room when buying a home is YOU - the client. Therefore, we will first sit down together for a detailed consultation to uncover exactly what you are looking for in not only your home - but also your lifestyle. You will never feel like a transaction here. Our team guarantees transparency, integrity, tenacity and compassion. With strong community partnerships, market acumen and creative solutions - we are the experts by your side throughout your home buying journey.

Lending Team

We will connect you with your preferred lending team and provide complimentary financial proformas for your sale, purchase or move up.

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Estimates only — actual costs may vary by lender, credit, and location.

The process

Your home buying journey

01

Consultation & Pre-Approval

This allows us to set your home buying experience up for success. We learn about you, your needs, and help you understand the home buying process and our team. We, along with your lender, also help you narrow down a price range and areas.

02

Search for and Tour Homes

This is the fun part! We work together to narrow down a list of properties to go see in person. We will have you rate each home so we are able to use your time most efficiently.

03

Make an offer. Negotiate terms. Execute a contract.

When you find THE ONE, we will research comparable homes in the area so you are able to make an educated decision on your offer. In addition to price, we negotiate the closing date, option period, price of the home, financing conditions and repairs - among other things.

04

Option Period & Inspection

This is the time period of generally 7-10 days when the buyer is able to learn more about the house. An inspection is done by a licensed inspector and repairs are negotiated into the contract. The Title Commitment is delivered, and bank appraisal is ordered. This is the busiest piece of your contract process!

05

Title Commitment Delivery

Title insurance protects the owner against outside claims of ownership or third party liens that occurred prior to the purchase date.

06

Order Bank Appraisal

Required for bank underwriting. Performed by an independent, third party licensed appraiser.

07

Underwriting Approval

This is when the final loan are approved by the bank, contingent on appriasal and final review of loan applicant's financials.

08

Review Closing Statement

This is also known as you "HUD" statement, which itemizes the allocation of funds for the transaction.

09

Sign Loan Documents at "Closing"

Sign your loan documents at closing and transaction funding occurs. Most loans will not fund after 4pm. You will not receive keys until funding occurs.

10

Funding

This is when the down payment is delivered to the buyer. The lender reviews signed closing documents and approves funding. You receive the keys to your new home when funding has occurred.

We believe our clients say it best.

Taylor real estate is top notch. I have leveraged Blake and Lindsay through 2 different property buy/sell activities. Super nice and very interested and attentive to our preferences and specific situation. I continue to stay in touch with them with small questions and always get prompt responses. I can say with certainty that I will again contact Taylor real estate for my next home purchase or sell in the Austin area. They provide a more personalized experience compared to other agents who seem to be focused on quantity and moving quickly. Thanks Blake & team.
Robert S.
Blake Taylor has proven to be an invaluable real estate broker/professional, helping me close several sale and buy transactions. Blake has expertly lead me to make wise and profitable decisions on both primary residences and investment properties. Blake works diligently to understand my goals and develop a holistic approach from pricing, marketing, identifying and vetting properties, negotiating, taking into account local trends and regulations. I highly recommend Blake Taylor for anyone buying or selling in ATX.
Chris Aune
Michelle Ward is a saint! She has been gracious, patient, and generous while waiting on our long escrow. Despite our new property being over 20 miles away, she accommodated our schedules at every turn. She was always happy and welcoming to our family, who were moving from out-of-state. She fought for us, whether we were dealing with sellers or lenders. If you have a realtor who's not Michelle, you're doing yourself a huge disservice. Switch. If you're looking for one, stop looking; you won't find better. I can say that confidently, having purchased several other properties with a few realtors.
Nate Finch
Simply put, Blake is the hardest working realtor with the hardest working team I've ever had the privilege of working with. TRE worked tirelessly advertising and coaching us to maximize the amount we could receive for our house. Most importantly, Blake and his team all share the same supreme level of integrity. Great people working hard to your benefit, we could not be happier to have done business with Taylor Real Estate. A sincere thank you, Blake and team.
Matt Crew
Blake met with us and made excellent remodel recommendations. He was right on all counts! Our house sold in less than two weeks IN NOVEMBER!! Blake’s TEAM was OUTSTANDING! Johnathan Sybert was excellent at keeping track of things and communicating with us, listening to our concerns, and reassuring us~an invaluable quality!! TAYLOR REAL ESTATE - simply put, a WINNING Partnership! THANK YOU Sincerely!
The Lanham’s
The difference between a transaction and a service is genuine care. Blake and his team truly care for their clients in a personal way. They want the best for them, which may not come quickly or easily. In this market, having an experienced and professional team in your corner can not be underestimated. From personal financing issues to real estate jargon, TRE walks clients through each step carefully and specifically. We enjoy Blake, his family, and his team. We wouldn't work with anyone else because we know we're in good hands. Cheers to TRE!
Sean Henry

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