Working together
Buying a Home
House hunting should be exciting — not stressful. I'll handle the strategy and the paperwork, keep you ahead of the competition, and take the pressure off you from first showing to final signature.
Start where you are
Selling to buy your next home
Buying while you own a home is two moves on one timeline. Before we write an offer, we decide together whether it depends on selling your current home, pick a settlement window that fits, and know your cash to close.
“…determined to find you the perfect house or get you top dollar for a house that you already own.”
— thomaswjoshua33
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You can shop here before you live here. We tour in person or over video, on your schedule and your PCS timeline, and I keep you posted by text, call and email.
“…my partner and I needed to purchase a home remotely, so our entire home-buying process happened online/over FaceTime.”
— Jacqueline Thomas
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to keys in hand
Buying a home can feel like a maze of jargon, deadlines, and big decisions — more so when you’re selling one at the same time or moving from out of town. My job is to take the pressure off: I’ll explain every step in plain English, fight for your interests at the table, and make the hunt actually feel fun.
01/ Discovery
Your goals, your budget
A real conversation about what you want, what you need, and what your money buys in today's market — before we ever get in the car.
02/ The Search
On your schedule
MLS alerts as new matches list, and tours in person or over video — built for busy schedules and PCS timelines.
03/ The Win
Offers & closing
Sharp, comps-backed offer strategy, steady guidance through inspections, and a closing that lands on time.
From a buyer who wasn’t local
Kind Words
“Sadie is an amazing realtor. My family found her by chance and we've been connected now since 2020 on various deals. We just purchased our 3rd property (first investment property) with Sadie and will continue to use her for anything in the VA beach area. She is very familiar with the area and fights for her buyers. Her communication is unmatched! Being able to text your realtor at a random time during the day when you have a random idea is the best. We trust her opinion and if she says it's a no go we move on. Being an out of state buyer, we need someone we can trust. Sadie is an extension of the family at this point and always looks out for our best interest. In addition to making the buying process easy, Sadie has a network of great professionals that she works with. Again, being out of town she's hooked us up with various contractors and has even gone onsite when needed to ensure the work was completed to our standard. 100% recommend Sadie if you are looking for a realtor in the VA beach market. We will be connecting with her once again when we are ready to upgrade our condo!”
— jena n watson
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The Buying Process
From offer to keys
Protecting Your Purchase
Before We Write an Offer
Strong offers are built before we find the house. By the time we write one, you’ll have:
- Current lender pre-approval in hand — or verified proof of funds.
- Your estimated cash-to-close and reserves, at a number you're comfortable with.
- A monthly payment you like — taxes, insurance, HOA, and upkeep included.
- A decision on whether the offer depends on selling your current home.
- Your preferred settlement window and moving plan.
- Inspection priorities and your risk tolerance.
- Clarity on buyer-agent compensation and any seller contribution we'll request.
While Your Loan Is Underwriting
Lenders re-verify everything right up to closing day, so no big financial surprises until the keys are in your hand:
- Don't open or close credit accounts without talking to your lender first.
- Don't finance furniture, vehicles, or appliances before closing.
- Don't move large sums between accounts without documenting the source.
- Don't change jobs or compensation structure without lender guidance.
- Keep paying every obligation on time, and answer document requests fast.
- Don't assume gifts or deposits are fine without lender documentation.
Stop and verify — wire-fraud safety
Never rely on emailed wiring instructions alone. Before sending funds, call the settlement company yourself on a phone number you trust — and treat last-minute changes, new accounts, urgency, or altered contact information as red flags. One phone call protects your life savings.
Virginia requires a written brokerage agreement before an agent can represent you as a buyer — including for showings. We’ll go through it together, in plain English, before we tour.
Before you start
Questions, Answered
Still wondering about something? Ask me. A quick call or text is usually the fastest answer.
Do I need a written agreement before we tour homes?
Yes. Virginia requires a written brokerage agreement before an agent can represent you as a buyer, including for showings. We’ll go through it together, in plain English, before we tour.
Can I buy my next home before I sell the one I own?
Yes, and we plan it as one move. Before we write an offer, we decide whether it depends on selling your current home, pick a settlement window that fits your moving plan, and confirm your cash to close.
Can I buy here if I don’t live here yet?
Yes. We tour on your schedule, in person or over video. I’ll connect you with trusted local lenders, including VA-loan pros if you’re using a VA loan.
What should I have ready before we write an offer?
A current pre-approval or proof of funds, your cash to close at a number you’re comfortable with, a monthly payment you like with taxes, insurance and HOA included, and a decision on whether the offer depends on selling your current home.
What should I avoid while my loan is in underwriting?
Don’t open or close credit accounts, finance furniture or a car, move large sums without documenting them, or change jobs without talking to your lender first. Keep paying every bill on time, and answer document requests fast.
How do I keep my closing money safe from wire fraud?
Never rely on emailed wiring instructions alone. Before you send funds, call the settlement company yourself on a number you trust, and treat last-minute changes, new accounts or urgency as red flags.
A few quick questions
Tell me what you’re looking for
Takes about two minutes — the more I know, the better the homes I can put in front of you. I’ll follow up personally. Prefer to browse first? Search homes on the market.