Published June 11, 2025

Home Buying 101: Your Journey to Homeownership - Part 1 The Buyer Consultation & Agreement

Written by Mandee Babb

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Welcome to Our Blog!
We’re so excited to launch the official blog of the Kari Montgomery Home Team—a space designed to educate, empower, and support you through every step of your real estate journey. Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or simply exploring your options, our goal is to provide valuable insight and practical tips rooted in decades of local experience. We’re kicking things off with our Home Buying 101 series to help guide you from consultation to closing with clarity and confidence. We’re so glad you’re here!

Home Buying 101: Your Journey to Homeownership
A 4-Part Blog Series by the Kari Montgomery Home Team

Part 1: Let’s Get Started — The Buyer Consultation & Agreement

Buying a home is a thrilling, emotional, occasionally nerve-wracking journey—kind of like a rollercoaster, but with fewer loop-the-loops and more paperwork. At the Kari Montgomery Home Team, we believe that every great home buying story starts with one essential thing: a conversation.

That’s right—before we start unlocking doors or falling in love with farmhouse sinks, we’ll sit down with you for a Buyer Consultation. This is our chance to get to know each other, dream big, and talk logistics. Whether we meet at your favorite coffee shop or over Zoom in pajama pants (no judgment), this meeting sets the tone for a successful experience.

What to Expect:

We’ll dig into your goals, your timeline, and what makes up your ultimate wish list (yes, even the “unicorn” house with a view, three-car garage and a chicken coop).
We’ll demystify the buying process from start to finish so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Got questions? We’re ready with answers—whether it’s about interest rates, down payments, or what exactly earnest money is (hint: it’s not a medieval treasure).

The Buyer Agency Agreement:

This part might sound a little formal, but it’s really about partnership. The Buyer Agency Agreement is our promise to be in your corner—fighting for your best interests, negotiating on your behalf, and making sure you're protected throughout the process.

It gives you a committed advocate (hi, that’s us!) working solely for you.
It ensures transparency, loyalty, and priority service as we navigate this journey together.

Pre-Approval is Key:

If house hunting is like online dating, pre-approval is the profile picture—it shows you’re serious and ready to commit.

We’ll connect you with fantastic local lenders who will get you pre-approved quickly and painlessly.
With that letter in hand, you’ll be in a stronger position to make offers that get noticed—especially in competitive markets.

Buying a home should be fun, not frustrating—and that starts with the right team. From day one, we’re here to guide, educate, and advocate for you like you're one of our own (because once you're with us, you kind of are).