Buying with me

Buying a home is one of life's most significant decisions, and having the right advice and guidance is crucial. Experience and expertise are key factors that ensure you not only find your dream home but also secure it at the best possible price.

Define Your Goals

Before starting your home search, set clear goals: desired neighborhoods, type of home, must-have amenities, etc. While you may need to be flexible on some of these requirements, starting with a best-case list will be helpful.

Examine Your Finances

Ensure your finances are in order before purchasing a home. Create a detailed budget and make sure you have savings and reserves in place to support your home buying goals.

Get Pre-Approved

Contact several mortgage lenders to compare rates, fees, and customer service. Pre-approval is a good idea at this stage; it gives you more leverage when submitting offers and negotiating with sellers. Use estimated closing costs to ensure you have enough money set aside for this process.

Hire A Real Estate Professional

Research and interview several agents to find someone who regularly sells similar homes. Look for social proof and check reviews. If you're shopping with a spouse, make sure both of you agree on the agent. Home buying can be complex, and you need a reliable guide.

Search For Homes

Work with your agent to find homes that meet your goals and criteria. View homes in person to get a true sense of each property. Don't get frustrated if you don't find a home immediately; each showing helps you learn more about your options. You'll find a place to call home.

Make An Offer And Negotiate

Once you've found your desired home, it's time to make an offer. A good agent will guide you through this process. Stay calm and communicate clearly with everyone involved. Check your budget, emotions, and buying partner to make the right decisions.

Secure Your Financing

You're almost there! Your lender may request more information about your income, the house's condition, or your credit history. Providing accurate and timely responses will keep the process moving smoothly.

Close The Deal

Closing can take about 45 days on average. Typically, within 48 hours prior to closing, you'll do a final walk-through to ensure all agreed-upon repairs are completed, and the home is in the expected condition.

During closing, you'll finalize the paperwork with your lender and agent. This may include the deed, title, funding, closing statements, insurance, contract, and more. After this, you'll be ready to move into your new home!

Kelly Johnson

Sales Professional

Direct: (816) 410-5549
Office: (816) 805-5659

klj@kansascityhomes.com

What Client's Are Saying

Kelly’s work ethic is unmatched in this city. We found a new house in 18 days and she poured her heart into making sure I was happy. I would say she cared as much, if not more, than me about every detail working out!

We would absolutely use Kelly Johnson again!

Kelli Alldredge, Kansas City

She did an excellent job with helping me find my condo. She always let me know when important things were coming up in the process. And she was easy to reach when I had a question. Overall, my experience was really smooth and that was because of Kelly Johnson.

Jessica Duffield, Gladstone

Kelly is a kind, compassionate and hard-working agent. She listens to her buyers, works hard (even in the current market) to find what her buyers need/want, and takes calls/texts at all hours to ensure they’re taken care of. I can’t say enough great things about her. She’s not only a great agent, but a great friend. HIRE HER IF YOU WANT THE HOUSE YOU DESERVE!

Andrew, Kansas City

Kelly did a great job and was knowledgeable in our search for a new rental property. She listened to what our priorities were and made all the necessary adjustments to help us find the correct property for us.

Tim Colln, Kansas City

Kelly was great throughout the entire process. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. I truly had a great experience and would recommend her to anyone.

Madison, Kansas City