Melissa Bautista | Realtor®

 Buying a home

Coldwell Banker has been changing the industry and the way real estate is bought and sold since it was founded. Today, the brand remains the trusted source of innovative real estate solutions, creating exceptional services for all we serve. Heritage Realtors was established more than 50 years ago and has been the top real estate company in the Greater Dayton region since 1974. Now, Coldwell Banker Heritage is locally owned and globally connected. Our heritage of service and trust are enhanced by the international power, name recognition and superior resources of Coldwell Banker. Coldwell Banker Heritage works with more buyers and sellers. My vast network allows me to more efficiently find you a home.

 

Financing

Getting pre-approved is one of the most important steps in buying a home for a variety of reasons. By going through the mortgage process up-front, you will know exactly how much house you can afford. Getting pre-approved makes you "ready to buy" and will allow you to write a confident offer on a listing when you find one you want to purchase.

Find out how much house you can afford with this mortgage calculator:

PrimeLending Mortgage Calculator

To get pre-approved, contact our mortgage lender at PrimeLending.

Agency

It's important to find the right real estate agent to represent your interests at the beginning of the process. As your REALTOR® I will be there to walk you through every step of the way. I will work to find the right home for YOU and will negotiate on your behalf.

The home buying process is filled with disclosures, forms, and other important paperwork. I will guide you through the process and advise you on inspections, recommend service providers, and coordinate the entire process through closing. As a REALTOR®, I adhere to a strict code of ethics to provide professional, honest, and ethical service to all.

Home Buying

Writing down a list of priorities in a home before you start looking can keep you focused during the search. If you don’t know what you are looking for, I can help you narrow down your options.


The real estate market moves fast, so it is important to be prepared. Once you have found "the house," you will want to write a solid offer quickly, so it is important to get pre-approved. There may be some negotiation back-and-forth between you and the seller before you come to an agreement. I will be there to guide you and help you navigate through the process.