Buyers

Buy a home in North Puget Sound

Buying here starts with your budget, then the local facts for your property type. We guide you through seven steps, from pre-approval to keys, and flag Washington deadlines along the way.

Your seven steps

  1. Set your budget

    Meet a lender and get pre-approved. Compare your monthly payment, cash to close and reserves.

  2. Sign a buyer services agreement

    Washington requires a written agreement. We review the scope, term and compensation with you first.

  3. Tour with a checklist

    We match each home to its local checks, such as flood maps, wells, septic, dues or ferry access.

  4. Write your offer

    We build price and terms from recent sales and the seller's likely priorities.

  5. Review Form 17

    Read the seller disclosure and use your rescission window if a fact changes your decision.

  6. Inspect, appraise and clear title

    We track each deadline and negotiate repairs from the inspection report.

  7. Close and get your keys

    Walk the home, sign with escrow and confirm recording.

Buyer questions

Do I need a written agreement with a buyer's agent in Washington?

Yes. Washington law requires a written services agreement between a real estate firm and a client. The agreement covers the services and compensation terms. Read the term, scope and cancellation language before you sign.

What is Form 17 in Washington?

Form 17 is the seller disclosure statement used in most residential sales under RCW 64.06. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the seller delivers Form 17 within five business days of mutual acceptance. The buyer then has three business days to rescind, unless the parties agree to a different period.

Is Form 17 the same as a home inspection?

No. Form 17 records what the seller knows. A licensed inspector examines the home. Buyers need both.

Plan your search

Call or text 360-421-9542

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