Buy With Us
Buy the Right Property With the Right Strategy
Full-Service Buyer Representation for Cincinnati, Hamilton & Surrounding Areas
Whether you're buying your first home, looking for something larger or smaller, using FHA or VA financing, considering an FHA 203(k) renovation loan, or searching for a rental or investment property, we'll help you understand the process and make informed decisions from the beginning through closing.
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Leo & Alicia
Licensed Realtors
Brokered By
Our Approach
It Starts With You — Not the Property Search
We don't believe buying a home should start with scrolling through listings. Before we start sending houses or scheduling showings, we want to understand what you're actually trying to accomplish.
Every Buyer Is Different
Where Are You Starting From?
Maybe you're buying your first home.
Maybe your family needs more space.
Maybe you're ready for something smaller and easier to maintain.
Maybe you're a veteran using VA financing.
Maybe you found a property that needs work and want to explore an FHA 203(k) renovation loan.
Or maybe you're buying a rental or investment property and need to know whether the numbers actually make sense.
We start with your goals, then build the strategy around them.
Who We Help
Different Buyers. Different Strategies.
There isn't one buying process that works for everyone.
First-Time Homebuyers
Buying your first home can feel like a lot. We'll help you understand the process, financing, showings, offers, inspections, and closing one step at a time.
FHA Buyers
We can help you search for homes that make sense for your financing and understand how property condition may affect an FHA purchase.
FHA 203(k) / Renovation Buyers
Sometimes the right home needs work. Renovation financing may allow qualified buyers to purchase a property and finance eligible improvements as part of the transaction.
Veterans & VA Buyers
We help veterans navigate the home search while keeping the requirements of VA financing in mind throughout the process.
Buying Your Next Home
Whether you need more space, less space, a different location, or simply something that fits your life better, we'll help you build the search around what matters to you now.
Rental & Investment Property Buyers
Whether you're experienced or buying your first investment property, we help you evaluate more than just the asking price.
Before the Search
Get Prepared — Then We Start Looking
Finding the right property is easier when the strategy is clear before the search begins.
Financing
Get Prepared Before We Start Looking
We'll help you understand the steps involved and, when financing is needed, work alongside your lender so we understand the price range and financing structure we're working with. Depending on your situation, that may include:
You're always free to choose your own lender. If you need a lender, we can introduce you to professionals we've worked with and let you decide who is the right fit.
The Search
Then We Start the Search
Once we understand your goals and financing, we can build a more focused property search. We'll help you look at:
As properties become available, we help narrow the search so you're not wasting time looking at homes that don't fit what you're actually trying to accomplish.
The goal is to understand what you're comfortable with
before falling in love with a property.
Evaluating the Property
We Help You Evaluate the Property — Not Just Open the Door
Finding a house you like is only the beginning. Because we have hands-on experience buying, renovating, owning, and evaluating properties, we naturally look at things beyond the listing photos.
Every Property
Understand What You're Buying
Before making an offer, we want to help you understand what you're buying. Depending on the property, we may look at:
Our experience helps us know what questions to ask and what deserves a closer look.
Investment Properties
We Understand That the Numbers Matter
An investment property needs to work differently than a primary home. Whether you've owned multiple properties or you're considering your first rental, we can help you look at:
Not every property that looks like a deal actually is one. Our goal is to help you ask the right questions before you buy it.
We are not contractors, inspectors, appraisers, lenders, or financial advisers when acting as your Realtor, and the appropriate professionals should be used when specialized opinions are needed.
Offers & Due Diligence
The Right Offer Is More Than Just the Price
Once you find the right property, we'll review the available information and help build an offer strategy around the home, the market, and your priorities.
Making the Offer
Building Your Offer Strategy
An offer can involve much more than purchase price:
Sometimes the strongest strategy is aggressive. Sometimes patience makes more sense. Sometimes the numbers simply don't work. We'll give you our professional opinion and explain why. The final decision is always yours.
Inspections
Inspections & Due Diligence
Getting an offer accepted doesn't mean you stop asking questions. Depending on the transaction, due diligence may involve:
We help coordinate the process, review the information with you, and discuss your options if something unexpected is discovered.
When specialized expertise is needed, we encourage you to rely on the appropriate licensed or qualified professional.
Under Contract
From Accepted Offer to Closing
Offer Accepted
The contract is finalized and important dates are reviewed.
Earnest Money & Financing
Earnest money is deposited and the lender continues the financing process.
Inspections & Due Diligence
You complete the inspections and evaluations allowed under the contract.
Negotiations
If issues arise, we help you understand your options and negotiate when appropriate.
Appraisal & Loan Approval
For financed purchases, the lender works through appraisal, underwriting, and approval.
Title & Closing Prep
Title work and closing documents are prepared.
Final Walkthrough
We walk through the property before closing to confirm its condition.
Closing
Documents are signed and ownership transfers.
We stay involved from the first conversation
through the day you get the keys.
What You Can Expect From Leo & Alicia
You Shouldn't Feel Like You're Figuring Everything Out by Yourself.
Buying a property can be exciting, but it can also come with a lot of decisions. When you work with us, you can expect:
You'll know what's happening, what comes next, and who to call when you have a question.
Ready to Start Looking?
You don't need to have everything figured out before you call us.
Whether you're buying your first home, your next home, a property that needs renovations, or an investment property, let's start by talking about what you're trying to accomplish. You'll work directly with Leo and Alicia throughout the process.
Then we'll build the strategy from there.
Or call or text 513-837-8402