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Everything You Need To Know Before You Buy A Home

Whether you are just starting to think about it or you have already decided, if you still have questions about the process, the money, or the timing, you are in the right place.

Ten short videos, straight through: what to expect, what it costs, what not to do, and how to get your offer accepted. Watch as many as you want, whenever you want.

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01. Thinking About Buying? Start Here

“Are you thinking about buying, but not sure you're ready?”

  • Whether now is actually your moment, or whether waiting is smarter
  • The questions worth answering before you look at a single house

02. What To Expect When Buying A Home

“Here's what the whole process actually looks like.”

  • Every stage from first conversation to keys in your hand
  • Where the slow parts are, so the timeline doesn't surprise you

03. The Home Buying Process: Your First Step

“Most people start in the wrong place.”

  • The real first step, and why looking at homes isn't it
  • Starting here is what keeps you from losing the house you wanted

04. Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualified

“These two words don't mean the same thing.”

  • Which one a seller actually takes seriously
  • What each takes to get, and how long it lasts

05. 10 Things You Must Not Do When Buying A Home

“Ten things that can cost you the home you're under contract on.”

  • The moves that look harmless and aren't
  • What not to touch between offer accepted and closing

06. The Real Pros And Cons Of Owning

“An honest look at both sides.”

  • What owning gives you that renting doesn't
  • And the parts nobody mentions when they're selling you a house

07. How Much Money Do You Actually Need?

“The down payment isn't the only number.”

  • What it really takes to get to the closing table
  • So you plan against the real figure instead of a guess

08. 3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted

“Getting your offer chosen isn't only about price.”

  • Three things that make a seller pick you
  • What matters most when you're up against other buyers

09. Your Offer Was Accepted. What Happens Now?

“Your offer's accepted. Now the real timeline starts.”

  • Inspections, appraisal, loan approval and disclosures
  • What you're responsible for between here and the keys

Meet Stephanie Pondevie

Stephanie Pondevie

Stephanie Pondevie

REALTOR® · eXp Realty · SA649663000

Your Home Comes First is Stephanie Pondevie's practice with eXp Realty, built around one kind of client: the family that has outgrown the house they are in.

She works Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale, and she runs the sale and the purchase as a single plan instead of two deals that have to get lucky on timing.

Questions before you start? Call or text (480) 264-0075.

What clients say

5.0 out of 5 from 8 Google reviews

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“Excellent service and attention. She helped me find my dream home. Thanks!”
Christian Walss · Google · 2 months ago
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“Thank you very much, Stephanie; you are a professional.”
Federico Gonzalez · Google · 2 months ago
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“Stephanie is an amazing agent who will help you understand every step of the process.”
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