Houston Buyer — First Home After 16 Years

Property:

4-Bed / 2.5-Bath Two-Story Home

Price:

$276,940

Timeline:

14 Days to Contract

Client Situation

After 16 years of marriage and renting, the buyer decided it was finally time to purchase her first home.

Challenges

She wanted to stay within budget and explore all options before committing. Resale homes presented potential out-of-pocket repair costs, limited incentives, and no warranties.

Strategy

  • Toured resale homes first for comparison
  • Partnered with a lender to run detailed cost breakdowns
  • Compared out-of-pocket costs, rates, and incentives

Execution

After touring new construction, the buyer realized incentives, warranties, and financing options made it a stronger financial decision.

Outcome

  • Under contract same day
  • Closed in 14 days
  • Secured warranties, appliances, and upgrades at no additional cost