Buying A Home

We are focused on making the process seamless so you can focus on possibilities, not problems.

We are excited to share our tailored buying experience with you. After completing a comprehensive buyer assessment, we will help you narrow your reach, understand recent comparable sales, network to uncover off market properties, and help you craft a winning offer. From searching the market to negotiating the best price and terms possible, Personalized Real Estate is ready to help you get the home you want!

Are you ready to buy?

  • Where you live is so important for many different reasons. Being ready for your home search means knowing where you want to live, considering your ideal lifestyle, understanding what options you can afford, and being clear on the quality and condition of your ideal home.

  • Once you have found the ideal home, the real work starts. To be successful it’s important to understand the market. Is the market competitive? Are there multiple offers? Is the property over priced? Are there any specific terms that are important to the seller? Having answers to these and other questions will all be important when making the best decision possible on what to offer.

  • Understanding the Purchase Agreement is important. It is one of the main reasons we send a copy of it to our clients before we even start looking at homes. Knowing what price you want to offer, the terms under which you will have to perform, transaction timelines, being ready with your funds, and having a plan going into a home purchase will have you ready for success.

  • Doing your due diligence and reviewing seller disclosures, completing a home inspection, title reports, working with your lender to get loan approval, investigating homeowners insurance, etc. are key steps in the home buying process that will help you feel confident in the home you are purchasing.

  • You’ve reviewed disclosures, gotten your insurance policy secured, you’ve reviewed title reports, escrow documents, and you're ready to begin removing contingencies. At this point the home is almost yours. This is a great time to starting lining up your move!

  • Coordinating with a moving company and/or planning your move is a key step. Perhaps you even are selling a home to buy the new home. Having a plan for your move helps reduce stress.

  • Congratulations! You did it! You made it to the finish line, now all that’s left is to complete your final walk through, sign your loan documents, transfer any final funds, and wait for your lender to let know your loan has funded. Once all systems are a go your escrow officer will settle funds, your title officer will file all the necessary paperwork with the County Recorder’s Office officially transferring the property to your ownership and the keys are yours!

  • Receive your new keys, complete any work or repairs you were planning to do to the home before move in, change locks on the doors, and make any modifications you want to the home before finally moving in!

Testimonials

  • "Bobby Graham and his team were fantastic! My wife and I were first time home buyers and required some hand holding for certain parts of the home buying process. Bobby’s team was so patient with us and we felt confident to get out there and compete in such a tough housing market. In the end, we got what we wanted at a reasonable price which was important to us being on a fixed income (early in our careers). I would highly recommend Bobby Graham to anyone looking for a confident, capable and connected real estate professional."

    Hakim Dysart

  • "For first-time homebuyers, there is no choice but to worry. My husband and I did. After we first met Bobby Graham, our anxiety diminished, and we were filled with good vibes that things were going well. And really, thanks to Bobby, we were able to finally get over the hurdles and close. He has a good grasp of our expectations and concerns, and he came up with excellent suggestions. His strength comes from his professionalism and positive personality. He has the comfort that we can ask him any questions at any time, and his answers always have the key point to give you peace of mind. You will get more from Bobby than you would expect from any real estate agent. I would like to express my sincere thanks once again to Bobby Graham through this article. Work with Bobby! Good things will happen!"

    Hye Young Cho

  • "Bobby was absolutely FANTASTIC. He helped find an incredible house for us, navigate a multiple person bidding war, while being immediately available and instantly responsive to all our needs. We will be using Bobby for all our future real estate needs, and will be recommending him to all our friends and family!"

    Dustin Wales

  • "Bobby surpassed our expectations in every way! We just bought our first home in a very tough market for buyers – we got a great home and a great deal thanks to Bobby. As we toured different houses and neighborhoods, he pointed out things we wouldn’t have noticed. He took the time to learn our preferences and never tried to sell us on anything. He has a very detailed knowledge of the market and did a great job guiding us through negotiations. He’s ethical, accessible and personable. We are so grateful for his help!"

    Patrice Darlin

  • "Bobby is the best there is! In an extremely competitive market he was able to surpass and greatly exceed our highest expectations. He is extremely responsive and can answer any question. I would trust my closest family and friends with Bobby because he can execute and perform on any and all deals."

    Connor Mulvaney

  • "Michael Driscoll was great to work with as our buyer agent and helped us get our home for over $50k below asking! Michael was wonderful throughout and he really took the time to get to know us and our needs/wants. He personally oversaw all the elements of the transaction and went above and beyond  the service that I have received from brokers in the past.”

    Matt Culler

  • LOCAL EXPERTISE

    We know San Diego. We are your neighborhood experts, we watch supply closely, are networked with other real estate professionals, and are ready to go to work for you.

  • PERSONALIZED SERVICE

    We take time to get to know you, what you are looking for, and work to communicate and serve you how you want to be served.

  • REAL EXPERIENCE

    We have represented a wide range of clients across San Diego County. Whether you are looking to buy your first home, are looking to downsize or upgrade, or you are committed to finding your dream home we are prepared to help you achieve your goals.

  • ALWAYS AVAILABLE FOR YOU

    We are available for our clients throughout the home buying process. You can expect prompt responses and proactive updates.

  • SEAMLESS TRANSACTION

    We work with you to craft transaction timelines that work for you, then manage the process diligently on your behalf.

  • EXPERT NEGOTIATIONS

    We leverage all of our experience into each transaction looking for opportunities to help you achieve the best price and terms possible.