Buyers

Buying a Home in Houston and Kingwood

Broker guidance from the first search to the closing table.

The Process

How Buying a Home in Texas Works

1. Get pre-approved

A lender pre-approval sets your real budget and makes your offer credible to sellers.

2. Pick your areas

We compare commutes, school zoning, flood history, HOA and MUD taxes so you tour the right neighborhoods.

3. Tour homes

We set showings, point out condition issues early, and pull recent sales so you know what each home is worth.

4. Make an offer

We write the offer on the Texas Real Estate Commission contract, including the option period that protects you during inspections.

5. Inspect and negotiate

During the option period you can inspect, request repairs or credits, or walk away for any reason.

6. Close

We track the appraisal, survey, title work and lender conditions through closing day.

Know Before You Buy

Costs Houston Buyers Ask About

Property taxes in the Houston area vary by county, school district and whether the home sits in a Municipal Utility District (MUD). Two homes at the same price can carry very different monthly costs, so we pull the tax rate for every home you consider.

Flood history matters too. We review the seller’s disclosure and flood zone for each property and recommend you price flood insurance before you make an offer.