Buyer’s Guide

The Buyer’s Guide to a Home Purchase by The Baran Group provides a clear and practical roadmap for navigating the home-buying process. Affiliated with @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate, The Baran Group is a top-producing, full-service real estate team founded by Nick and Ruta Baran, with over 30 years of combined experience. The guide outlines a structured 10-step process, beginning with a buyer consultation and mortgage pre-approval, followed by a home search using MLS tools and Zenlist. It then moves through making an offer, property inspections, and an attorney review period, allowing buyers to negotiate repairs or contract terms.

For financed purchases, the process continues with a loan application, appraisal, and clearing mortgage contingencies. A final walk-through ensures the property meets expectations before closing. The guide also explains buyer representation agreements, estimated closing costs, and creative offer strategies to strengthen offers. Overall, it emphasizes transparency, expert guidance, and effective negotiation to help buyers purchase the right home at the right price.