How Buying Works

Six steps. No guesswork.

Every step has a clear goal, and you always know what happens next.

  1. Talk through your goals

    A real conversation about your budget, timing, must-haves and the parts of Florida that fit your life. We build the plan around you.

  2. Get pre-approved

    We connect you with trusted lenders and walk through down-payment options, so you know your number before you fall for a house.

  3. Search & tour

    Homes that match, showings booked around your schedule, and honest notes on each one: condition, costs, HOA rules and flood zone.

  4. Write a strong offer

    We study recent sales, shape the price and terms, and negotiate for you, including repairs, credits and closing costs.

  5. Inspection, appraisal & insurance

    We keep every deadline on track, go over the inspection with you and coordinate with your lender, inspector, insurer and title company.

  6. Close & get your keys

    A final walkthrough, every closing document explained, and then the keys are yours.

An agent in a navy suit points out details of a home's open kitchen to a mother, father and young son.
Buyer Representation

We work for you, not the seller.

  • Honest advice on price, condition and resale, even when it means walking away.
  • Negotiation on your side for price, repairs, credits and timing.
  • Paperwork, deadlines and every professional coordinated for you.
  • A written buyer agreement up front, so services and compensation are clear before you tour.
Why Sunset Listing Realty

The right team for your purchase.

Every step, explained
“Josephine has made this entire process so easy and seamless!”
Alicia Garcia · Google
Constant communication
“She communicates with you every step of the way.”
Trish D · Google
A careful eye

A legal background and 13+ years in Florida real estate mean the fine print gets read, not skimmed.

Licensed since 2013
All of Florida’s markets

Central Florida, the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and South Florida, with one team the whole way.

15 communities
Questions

Buying, answered.

It starts with a written buyer agreement that spells out our services and compensation before you tour homes. Who pays (you, the seller or a mix) is negotiable, and we walk through it with you up front.
Yes. It tells you what you can comfortably afford and makes your offer stronger. We can connect you with trusted lenders, and the affordability calculator gives you a starting point.
Every purchase is different. With financing, closing often happens about a month or more after an accepted offer; cash can be faster. We map out your timeline on day one.
Yes. Bring the team in before your first visit to a builder’s model home, so you have someone on your side for the contract, upgrades, inspections and closing.
Ready When You Are

Let’s find the one.

A few quick questions, then a free 30-minute call with Josephine to map out your search.